MINI Electric vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Verdict
These two sit close on money, but not on purpose: the MINI Electric costs RM193,888 against RM199,950 for the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, so the Suzuki is RM6,062 dearer. The MINI is the sharper urban EV, with 215 hp, 330 Nm, 402 km of EV range and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The Jimny counters with a 1.5 litre petrol engine, all-wheel drive, a ladder-frame chassis and low range. For Malaysia, this is city pace and tech versus rough-road hardware and easier rear access.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the quicker, better-equipped city car, can live with three doors and have charging sorted.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if you need five-door access, petrol refuelling and proper part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950
- Output: MINI motor 215 hp/330 Nm; Suzuki 1.5 petrol 100 hp/130 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: MINI 6.7 seconds; Suzuki 17.2 seconds
- Drive/chassis: MINI front-wheel drive unibody; Suzuki all-wheel drive ladder-frame with low range
- Size/access: MINI 3,858 mm long with 3 doors; Suzuki 3,985 mm long with 5 doors
- Boot space: MINI 210 litres; Suzuki 211 litres
Electric
- Much quicker, with 6.7-second 0-100 km/h performance
- 402 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging
- More driver assistance, including blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking and collision warning
- Three doors make rear-seat access poorer than the Suzuki's five-door body
- Front-wheel drive only, with no low range or ladder-frame hardware
- Road tax is RM200 per year versus RM120
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive, ladder-frame chassis and low range give it the off-road hardware the MINI lacks
- Five doors are easier to live with than the MINI's three-door layout
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre is included
- Far slower, taking 17.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 6.7 seconds
- No blind spot monitor, autonomous braking, lane warning or collision warning
- Less cabin tech, with an analogue cluster and no head-up display or navigation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 193,888✓ | RM 199,950 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 402 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 211 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 4 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | — |
| 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 Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The MINI Electric is better for urban use, performance and driver assistance. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is better if you need five doors, petrol refuelling and real off-road hardware with all-wheel drive and low range.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is RM6,062 more expensive than the MINI Electric.
Which is quicker?
The MINI Electric is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door takes 17.2 seconds.