Verdict
The MINI 3 Door costs RM279,888 to the GR Yaris’ RM315,600, leaving RM35,712 in hand for a hatch with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch, 210-litre boot and unusually rich parking and infotainment kit. The Toyota answers with a far harder performance brief: 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time, against 201 hp, 300 Nm, front-wheel drive and 6.6 seconds. For Malaysian daily use, the MINI is the easier-equipped and roomier-load choice; the GR Yaris is for the buyer who wants its manual, Torsen differentials and 5-year warranty.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want the lower entry price, a 210-litre boot, 360-degree camera and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 6MT and a five-year warranty matter more than boot space and convenience kit.
Key differences
- Performance: MINI 3 Door has 201 hp and 300 Nm; Toyota GR Yaris has 296 hp and 400 Nm.
- Acceleration: MINI 3 Door reaches 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds; Toyota GR Yaris does it in 5.2 seconds.
- Driveline and transmission: MINI 3 Door is front-wheel drive with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota GR Yaris is all-wheel drive with a 6-speed manual.
- Boot space: MINI 3 Door has 210 litres; Toyota GR Yaris has 174 litres.
- Warranty: MINI 3 Door has a 2-year manufacturer warranty, extendable by 2 years; Toyota GR Yaris has a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
- Road tax: MINI 3 Door costs RM379 a year; Toyota GR Yaris costs RM207 a year.
3 Door
- RM35,712 lower purchase price.
- 210-litre boot versus 174 litres.
- 9.4-inch OLED display, Harman Kardon audio, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the GR Yaris’ 296 hp and 400 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive and 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time lose out to all-wheel drive and 5.2 seconds.
- RM379 annual road tax is RM172 higher.
GR Yaris
- 296 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive with front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty.
- 174-litre boot is 36 litres smaller.
- The 6-speed manual lacks the MINI’s 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and paddle shifts.
- Lane keeping gives warning only, where the MINI provides steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,888✓ | RM315,600 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM207✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6MT |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,876 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,280 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres✓ | 174 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Torsen Front and Rear Limited-slip Differential, Performance-tuned Springs, Dampers and Steering, User-selectable Torque Split, Rev Matching |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Dual-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 | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, AUX and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 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.
Used 3 Door & GR Yaris for sale
3 Door vs GR Yaris FAQ
Is the MINI 3 Door or Toyota GR Yaris better?
The GR Yaris is better for outright performance, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 5.2-second acceleration to 100 km/h. The MINI 3 Door better suits daily use with its dual-clutch automatic, 210-litre boot, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Yaris costs RM35,712 more than the MINI 3 Door. That gap brings 95 hp and 100 Nm more, all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, Torsen limited-slip differentials and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Which has the bigger boot?
The MINI 3 Door has the bigger boot at 210 litres, compared with 174 litres in the Toyota GR Yaris. Both have four seats and 60:40 split-folding rear seats, but the MINI gives 36 litres more luggage capacity.