Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM260,888 MINI Countryman S All4 is the rational choice: it retains all-wheel drive, 20-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlamps and the same RM439 annual road tax. The RM389,888 JCW asks RM129,000 more for 296 hp and 400 Nm, against 201 hp and 300 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h from 7.4 to 5.4 seconds. That is a huge extra outlay for a clearly faster Countryman rather than a clear equipment upgrade; choose it only if that two-second sprint gain matters.
Pick the MINI Countryman S All4 if you want the same core safety and convenience kit while keeping RM129,000 in hand.
Pick the MINI Countryman JCW if 296 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time justify the substantial premium.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman S All4 RM260,888; MINI Countryman JCW RM389,888.
- Power: MINI Countryman S All4 201 hp; MINI Countryman JCW 296 hp.
- Torque: MINI Countryman S All4 300 Nm; MINI Countryman JCW 400 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Countryman S All4 7.4 seconds; MINI Countryman JCW 5.4 seconds.
- Transmission: MINI Countryman S All4 eight-speed Steptronic Sports automatic; MINI Countryman JCW seven-speed Steptronic wet dual-clutch automatic.
- Rear seats: MINI Countryman S All4 40:20:40 split-folding with manual recline; MINI Countryman JCW 40:20:40 split-folding.
S All4
- RM129,000 cheaper.
- Eight-speed automatic transmission.
- Manual rear-seat recline is specified.
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the JCW's 296 hp and 400 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h takes 7.4 seconds, versus 5.4 seconds.
JCW
- 296 hp and 400 Nm.
- 5.4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 250 km/h top speed, against 228 km/h.
- Costs RM129,000 more.
- Manual rear-seat recline is not specified.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM260,888✓ | RM389,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sports Automatic | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 228 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero, Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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S All4 vs JCW FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman S All4 or MINI Countryman JCW better?
The MINI Countryman S All4 is the better buy for most owners because it keeps all-wheel drive and the stated safety kit for far less money. The JCW is better only if its 95 hp advantage and 5.4-second sprint are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman JCW costs RM129,000 more than the MINI Countryman S All4: RM389,888 versus RM260,888.
Does the JCW get more safety equipment?
No clear safety-kit advantage is listed. Both get six airbags, blind spot information, autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, adaptive LED headlamps, active cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.