Verdict
For RM13,938 more, the MINI Aceman brings a 215 hp, 330 Nm electric motor, 406 km claimed range and 7.1-second 0-100 km/h pace, against the Jimny 5-Door’s 100 hp 1.5 litre petrol four-cylinder and 17.2 seconds. It is also the more practical family choice with five seats and a 300-litre boot. The Suzuki counters with part-time four-wheel drive and low range, a full-size spare wheel and RM120 annual road tax versus RM200. For Malaysian urban use, the Aceman’s speed, space and driver assistance make the stronger case; choose the Jimny for its drivetrain.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want five seats, a 406 km electric range and far quicker 7.1-second acceleration for city and highway use.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range, a full-size spare and a petrol powertrain matter more than outright pace and cabin space.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Aceman RM213,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Power and performance: Aceman 215 hp, 330 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds; Jimny 100 hp, 130 Nm and 17.2 seconds.
- Powertrain and drive: Aceman has a 54.2 kWh battery, single motor and front-wheel drive; Jimny has a 1,462 cc petrol engine and part-time four-wheel drive with…
- Practicality: Aceman has five seats and a 300-litre boot; Jimny has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Dimensions: Aceman is 4,076 mm long, 1,754 mm wide and 1,515 mm tall; Jimny is 3,985 mm long, 1,645 mm wide and 1,720 mm tall.
- Road tax: Aceman RM200 per year; Jimny RM120 per year.
Aceman
- 215 hp and 330 Nm electric motor with 406 km range.
- Five seats and a 300-litre boot.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot information and 360-degree camera.
- RM13,938 dearer than the Jimny 5-Door.
- Front-wheel drive, versus the Jimny’s part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- No full-size spare tyre listed, while the Jimny has a full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm leave it 10.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h than the Aceman.
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot, against the Aceman’s five seats and 300 litres.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information or lane-keeping warning.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM213,888 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 406 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,076 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,754 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 300 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 Aceman & Jimny 5-Door for sale
Aceman vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the MINI Aceman or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The MINI Aceman is better for daily Malaysian driving: it has five seats, a 300-litre boot, 406 km range and reaches 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. The Jimny 5-Door is the better choice only if its part-time four-wheel drive and low range are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Aceman costs RM13,938 more than the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: RM213,888 versus RM199,950.
Which one has the better drivetrain for unpaved routes?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door does. Its part-time four-wheel-drive system includes low range, whereas the MINI Aceman is front-wheel drive.
