MINI Electric vs Suzuki eVitara
Verdict
The MINI Electric costs RM193,888 against the Suzuki eVitara’s RM188,000, so the RM5,888 gap buys a much quicker car: 215 hp, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and a 170 km/h top speed. But the Suzuki is the more practical EV for Malaysia’s daily grind, with five seats, a 306-litre boot, 426 km range, a 61.1 kWh battery, seven airbags, a five-year warranty and RM120 yearly road tax. The MINI is the fun, compact hatch; the eVitara is the easier family answer.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the quicker, smaller B-segment EV and can live with four seats and a 210-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you need five seats, more boot space, longer range and a longer warranty for slightly less money.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Suzuki eVitara RM188,000
- Power and 0-100 km/h: MINI Electric 215 hp and 6.7 s; Suzuki eVitara 172 hp and 8.7 s
- Battery and range: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km; Suzuki eVitara 61.1 kWh and 426 km
- Size: MINI Electric 3,858 mm long and 1,460 mm tall; Suzuki eVitara 4,275 mm long and 1,635 mm tall
- Seats and boot: MINI Electric 4 seats and 210 L; Suzuki eVitara 5 seats and 306 L
- Warranty and road tax: MINI Electric 2 years and RM200/year; Suzuki eVitara 5 years and RM120/year
Electric
- Much quicker: 215 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 s
- Shorter 3,858 mm body suits tight urban parking
- Still gets 402 km range from a 54.2 kWh battery
- Only four seats
- Small 210-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty and higher RM200 road tax
eVitara
- Five seats and a 306-litre boot
- Longer 426 km range from a 61.1 kWh battery
- Five-year warranty, seven airbags and RM120 road tax
- Slower: 172 hp and 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s
- Lower 150 km/h top speed
- Larger 4,275 mm length is not as compact as the MINI
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 193,888 | RM 188,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 193 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 61.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 402 km | 426 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | 67 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 8.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 306 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Electric vs eVitara FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Suzuki eVitara better?
The Suzuki eVitara is the better all-rounder, with five seats, more boot space, longer range, more airbags, a longer warranty and lower road tax. The MINI Electric is better if acceleration and a compact hatchback body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric is RM5,888 more expensive, at RM193,888 versus RM188,000 for the Suzuki eVitara.
Which one has more range and boot space?
The Suzuki eVitara has more of both: 426 km range and 306 litres of boot space, compared with the MINI Electric’s 402 km and 210 litres.