Verdict
At RM193,888, the MINI Electric costs RM6,062 less than the RM199,950 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, yet brings a 215 hp, 330 Nm motor, 54.2 kWh battery and 402 km range. Its 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time is in another league from the Jimny’s 17.2 seconds. The Suzuki answers with five doors, all-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive with low range, plus a 40-litre petrol tank. Boot room is effectively tied at 210 versus 211 litres, so this is a use-case decision: EV refinement and equipment, or compact 4WD access.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want 402 km electric range, much faster 6.7-second acceleration and a far fuller safety and cabin specification.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if five doors, all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive matter more than acceleration, EV range and driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950
- Powertrain: MINI Electric 215 hp/330 Nm motor; Jimny 100 hp/130 Nm 1,462 cc petrol engine
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Electric 6.7 seconds; Jimny 17.2 seconds
- Driveline: MINI Electric front-wheel drive; Jimny all-wheel drive with part-time 4WD and low range
- Doors: MINI Electric 3; Jimny 5
- Driver assistance: MINI Electric has autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring; Jimny has neither
Electric
- 402 km EV range from a 54.2 kWh battery
- 215 hp and 330 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree camera and head-up display
- Three doors versus the Jimny’s five
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Jimny’s all-wheel-drive, low-range 4WD system
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the Jimny’s three years
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range
- Five doors and a 2,590 mm wheelbase
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre
- 100 hp and 130 Nm produce a 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 6.7 seconds for the MINI
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot monitoring
- No front parking sensors or 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 402 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
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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Electric vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The MINI Electric is the better road car for pace, safety equipment and EV running, with 402 km range and 6.7-second acceleration. Choose the Jimny 5-Door for its five-door body, all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM6,062 more than the MINI Electric.
Which one is better for carrying passengers and tackling rough tracks?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the clear choice. It has five doors, a 2,590 mm wheelbase, all-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive with low range; the MINI Electric is a three-door front-wheel-drive hatchback.