MINI 3 Door vs Renault Zoe
Verdict
At RM279,888 against RM165,000, the MINI 3 Door asks RM114,888 more and answers with a much stronger 1,998 cc petrol setup: 201 hp, 300 Nm, 6.6 seconds to 100 km/h and 242 km/h. The Renault Zoe is the practical EV play, with five seats, a 52.0 kWh battery, 395 km range, a bigger 338-litre boot and RM50 annual road tax. The MINI is quicker and better protected on paper with six airbags and AEB; the Zoe is roomier, cheaper to buy and cheaper to tax.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want the faster, more powerful hatch and can live with four seats and a 210-litre boot.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want an electric hatch with five seats, 395 km of range and a much lower RM50 annual road tax bill.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 3 Door RM279,888; Renault Zoe RM165,000
- Powertrain: MINI 3 Door 1,998 cc petrol; Renault Zoe single electric motor with 52.0 kWh battery
- Power: MINI 3 Door 201 hp; Renault Zoe 108 hp
- Seats and boot: MINI 3 Door 4 seats, 210 L; Renault Zoe 5 seats, 338 L
- Size: MINI 3 Door 3,876 mm long, 2,495 mm wheelbase; Renault Zoe 4,087 mm long, 2,588 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: MINI 3 Door RM379 per year; Renault Zoe RM50 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 279,888 | RM 165,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 52.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 395 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 210 L | 338 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 50✓ |
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.
3 Door
- Much stronger 201 hp output
- 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six airbags plus AEB
- RM114,888 dearer
- Only four seats
- Smaller 210-litre boot
Zoe
- 395 km EV range
- Five seats and 338-litre boot
- RM50 annual road tax
- Lower 108 hp output
- Only four airbags
- No 0-100 km/h figure stated
3 Door vs Zoe FAQ
Is the MINI 3 Door or Renault Zoe better?
The MINI 3 Door is better for performance, with 201 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. The Renault Zoe is better for space and EV use, with five seats, 338 litres of boot space and 395 km of range.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 3 Door costs RM279,888, while the Renault Zoe costs RM165,000. That makes the MINI RM114,888 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The Renault Zoe is the more practical daily hatch on paper. It has five seats instead of four, a 338-litre boot instead of 210 litres, and a 395 km EV range.