Verdict
At RM279,888, the MINI 3 Door costs RM114,888 more than the RM165,000 Renault Zoe. The MINI brings 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 360-degree camera and autonomous braking. But the Zoe is the more sensible daily hatchback: it has five doors, five seats and a 338-litre boot, against the MINI’s three doors, four seats and 210 litres. Its 52 kWh battery delivers a quoted 395 km range, while RM50 annual road tax is far kinder than the MINI’s RM379.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time, backed by richer driver-assistance and parking kit.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want the RM114,888 lower entry price, a quoted 395 km EV range and a properly five-seat, five-door hatchback layout.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 3 Door RM279,888; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
- Road tax: MINI 3 Door RM379 per year; Renault Zoe RM50 per year.
- Powertrain output: MINI 3 Door 201 hp and 300 Nm; Renault Zoe 108 hp and 225 Nm.
- Practicality: MINI 3 Door has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Renault Zoe has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 338-litre boot.
- Dimensions: MINI 3 Door is 3,876 mm long with a 2,495 mm wheelbase; Renault Zoe is 4,087 mm long with a 2,588 mm wheelbase.
- Driving assistance: MINI 3 Door gets autonomous braking, collision warning and active cruise control; Renault Zoe has no autonomous braking or collision…
3 Door
- 201 hp, 300 Nm and 6.6-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and blind spot information system.
- 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and head-up display.
- Costs RM114,888 more.
- RM379 annual road tax versus RM50.
- Only three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot versus the Zoe’s five doors, five seats and 338 litres.
Zoe
- 52 kWh battery with a quoted 395 km range.
- 22 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging capability.
- Five doors, five seats and a 338-litre boot.
- 108 hp and 225 Nm, against the MINI’s 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind spot information system.
- No reverse camera or front parking sensors, while the MINI gets a 360-degree camera and six front sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 108 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.0 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 395 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Renault |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,876 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,502 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | — |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 338 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| 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 on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain |
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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3 Door vs Zoe FAQ
Is the MINI 3 Door or Renault Zoe better?
The Renault Zoe is the better practical and lower-cost choice, with five doors, five seats, a 338-litre boot and RM50 road tax. Choose the MINI 3 Door for its 201 hp performance, 6.6-second sprint and substantially fuller safety and parking equipment.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 3 Door costs RM279,888 and the Renault Zoe costs RM165,000, so the MINI is RM114,888 more expensive.
Which is better for carrying passengers and luggage?
The Renault Zoe is clearly more useful here. It has five doors and five seats, plus a 338-litre boot; the MINI 3 Door has three doors, four seats and 210 litres of boot space.