Verdict
The Volkswagen Arteon is the stronger buy for a Malaysian family needing space and pace: its 276 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive cut the 0-100 km/h sprint to 5.6 seconds, against the MINI 5 Door’s 201 hp, 300 Nm, front-wheel drive and 6.8 seconds. It is also 826 mm longer with a 563-litre boot, more than double the MINI’s 275 litres. At RM291,012, the Arteon is RM2,876 cheaper and carries a five-year warranty. The MINI fights back with a head-up display, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
5 Door
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you want the shorter 4,036 mm hatchback with a head-up display, six front and rear parking sensors, plus auto parking.
Arteon
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you need a 563-litre boot, 276 hp all-wheel-drive performance and a five-year warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012.
- Performance: MINI 5 Door 201 hp, 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds; Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp, 350 Nm and 5.6 seconds.
- Driveline: MINI 5 Door front-wheel drive; Volkswagen Arteon all-wheel drive.
- Size and boot: MINI 5 Door is 4,036 mm long with 275 litres; Volkswagen Arteon is 4,862 mm long with 563 litres.
- Warranty: MINI 5 Door gets two years plus an extendable two-year Repair Inclusive package; Volkswagen Arteon gets five years and 3-year/45,000 km free service.
- Parking assistance: MINI 5 Door has six front and six rear sensors plus auto parking; Volkswagen Arteon has four front and four rear sensors without auto…
5 Door
- Head-up display and 360-degree view monitor.
- Auto parking with six front and six rear parking sensors.
- 826 mm shorter than the Arteon for tighter spaces.
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the Arteon’s 276 hp and 350 Nm.
- 275-litre boot is 288 litres smaller than the Arteon’s.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is three years shorter than the Arteon’s.
Arteon
- 276 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive; 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
- 563-litre boot and 2,837 mm wheelbase.
- Five-year warranty, adaptive dampers and 14-way power front seats with driver memory.
- No head-up display, while the MINI 5 Door has one.
- No auto parking; it also has four front and four rear sensors to the MINI’s six each.
- At 4,862 mm long and 1,871 mm wide, it needs more room than the 4,036 mm by 1,744 mm MINI.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM293,888 | RM291,012✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM372✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm | 276 hp at 5,100 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 275 litres | 563 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-Size 19" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Vredestein Ultra | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 14-Way Power-adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB-C, 1 Front Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Discover Pro 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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 | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
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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5 Door vs Arteon FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Volkswagen Arteon is better for family space, performance and warranty cover: it has a 563-litre boot, 276 hp, all-wheel drive and five years of warranty. Choose the MINI 5 Door for easier parking, its head-up display and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012, which is RM2,876 less than the MINI 5 Door at RM293,888.
Which is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Volkswagen Arteon is markedly more practical. Its 2,837 mm wheelbase is 270 mm longer, and its 563-litre boot is 288 litres larger than the MINI 5 Door’s 275-litre compartment.
