Verdict
The MINI 3 Door costs RM16,112 less at RM279,888 and brings a 7-speed wet dual-clutch, 300 Nm turbo torque, active cruise control and autonomous braking. It is also 389 mm shorter, useful in tight Malaysian parking. The Toyota GR86 answers with the more focused mechanical package: 234 hp, rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and rear limited-slip differential. It reaches 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, 0.3 seconds ahead, while its 226-litre boot is 16 litres larger. Choose by driving preference rather than outright practicality; both seat four.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want the lower RM279,888 entry price, 300 Nm of turbo torque and substantially more driver-assistance and parking equipment.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a rear-wheel-drive six-speed manual coupe with 234 hp and a rear limited-slip differential.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 3 Door RM279,888; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Power and torque: MINI 3 Door 201 hp and 300 Nm; Toyota GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Drivetrain and gearbox: MINI 3 Door front-wheel drive with 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota GR86 rear-wheel drive with 6-speed manual.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI 3 Door 6.6 seconds; Toyota GR86 6.3 seconds.
- Length and boot space: MINI 3 Door 3,876 mm and 210 litres; Toyota GR86 4,265 mm and 226 litres.
- Road tax: MINI 3 Door RM379 per year; Toyota GR86 RM767 per year.
3 Door
- RM16,112 lower purchase price and RM388 lower annual road tax.
- 300 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo engine and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic.
- Autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping assist, active cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- 201 hp and 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time trail the GR86's 234 hp and 6.3 seconds.
- Front-wheel drive and no rear limited-slip differential versus the GR86's rear-wheel-drive layout and LSD.
- 210-litre boot is 16 litres smaller than the GR86's.
GR86
- 234 hp, rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual and rear limited-slip differential.
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.3 seconds quicker.
- 226-litre boot, 50-litre fuel tank and full-size spare tyre.
- Costs RM16,112 more and annual road tax is RM767 versus RM379.
- 250 Nm is 50 Nm down on the MINI 3 Door's 300 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, active cruise control or front parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,888✓ | RM296,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | B-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,876 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 226 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 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 | — | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| 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 | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM767 |
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 GR86 FAQ
Is the MINI 3 Door or Toyota GR86 better?
The Toyota GR86 is the better pick for rear-wheel-drive manual involvement, 234 hp and a limited-slip differential. The MINI 3 Door is better for lower cost, stronger 300 Nm torque and driver assistance including autonomous braking and active cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, which is RM16,112 more than the MINI 3 Door at RM279,888. The GR86 also carries RM767 annual road tax, compared with RM379 for the MINI.
Which car has the better warranty?
The Toyota GR86 has the longer standard warranty at five years or 150,000 km. The MINI 3 Door has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty, with Repair Inclusive extendable up to five years.