Mini 3 Door Hatch: Variant-wise features comparison

MINI is known for its cute cars that offer a blissful drive with punchy performance and agile handling. In the Malay market, this BMW-owned brand has five models in the lineup and one of them is the Mini 3 Door Hatch, which is also known as the Mini Cooper. Mini Malaysia offers the luxury hatch in three variants - Cooper S, Cooper SE Electric, and John Works Cooper (JCW). Here we have a features comparison of these three versions of the model, have a look.

Price

Let’s first look at the Mini 3 Door variant-wise price list -

Variant	Price (with SST exemption)	Price (without SST exemption)
Mini 3 Door Cooper SE Electric	RM 213,460	RM 221,878
Mini 3 Door Cooper S	RM 246,118	RM 256,688
Mini 3 Door John Works Cooper	RM 303,289	RM 315,918

Note: The mentioned SST exemption remains valid until the end of December 2021.

Engine 

Under the bonnet, the Mini Cooper S and JCW versions are powered by the same mill with different states of tune. However, the third SE Electric takes its juices from the electric motor coupled with a battery pack. Check out their detailed engine specifications in the following table.

Specs	Cooper SE Electric	Cooper S	John Works Cooper
Engine	Front-axle electric motor and 28.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack	2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo	2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo
Max. power	184 PS at 7000 rpm	192 PS at 5,000 - 5,500 rpm	231 PS at 5,200 - 6,200 rpm
Peak torque	270 Nm at 100 - 1,000 rpm	280 Nm at 1,350 - 4,600 rpm	320 Nm at 1,450 - 4,800 rpm
Range	Upto 232 km	-	--
Transmission	Single Speed	8-Speed Steptronic Sport with double clutch	8-Speed Steptronic Sport
0-100 kmph acceleration	7.3 seconds	6.7 seconds	6.1 seconds
Top speed	150 kmph	235 kmph	246 kmph
Fuel economy/Electric consumption	17.6 - 15.2 kWh per 100 km	6 litres per 100 km	6.3 litres per 100 km

The above comparison shows the Mini Cooper JCW is the most powerful hatch in the group; it can complete the century sprint in just 6.1 seconds and hit a top speed of 246 kmph.

Exterior

Mini Cooper is a stylish car. All its versions boast a similar design with a few differences that differentiate them from other variants in its lineup. Based on the standard Cooper S, the SE trim has yellow accents all around with a model-specific radiator grille and bumper symbolizing its electrifying power. On the other hand, the JCW model comes with exclusive in-house tuning with motorsports DNA, which it symbolizes via red accents, a red roof, and exclusive colour choices. Let’s check out their standard kit.

Specs	Cooper SE Electric	Cooper S	John Works Cooper
Design package	Classic Trim	Piano Black Exterior with Classic Trim	Piano Black Exterior with JCW Trim
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Tail lights	LED with Union Jack motif	LED with Union Jack motif	LED with Union Jack motif
Wheels	17-inch Electric Power Spoke with RFT	17-inch Pedal Spoke with RFT	18-inch JCW Circuit Spoke with RFT
Bonnet strips	Black	Black	JCW
Roof and mirror caps	Black roof, Yellow/black mirror caps	Black	Red

Interior

Inside, the Mini Cooper has a snug and comfortable cabin loaded with several hi-tech features. Here we have variant-wise interior components -

Specs	Cooper SE Electric	Cooper S	John Works Cooper
Instrument cluster	5-inch digital	5-inch digital	5-inch digital
Head-up display	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel	Nappa Leather Steering Wheel	Nappa Leather Steering Wheel with JCW Badge
Infotainment system	8.8-inch unit with Navigation, Concierge Services and Apple CarPlay	8.8-inch unit with Navigation, Concierge Services and Apple CarPlay	8.8-inch unit with Navigation, Concierge Services and Apple CarPlay
Automatic air-conditioning	Dual-zone	Dual-zone	Dual-zone
Sound system	12-speaker Harman Kardon Hifi	12-speaker Harman Kardon Hifi	12-speaker Harman Kardon Hifi
Ambient lighting	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seats	Sport Seats	Sport Seats	JCW Seats
Design pack	Interior Surface MINI Electric, Leatherette Carbon Black,  and Headliner Anthracite	Interior Surface Silver Chequered, Leatherette Carbon Black	Dinamica Leather Carbon Black, Headliner Anthracite, and MINI Yours Interior Surface Aluminum
Sunroof	Yes	Yes	Yes

A close analysis of the above table reveals that all the Mini Copper variants are almost identical in terms of interior tech features, however, there are some aesthetic differences.

Safety

As for safety, the luxury hatch is equipped with a whole bunch of features, which are identical in all the trims. These are

• Acoustic seat-belt warning
• Attentive Assist
• Auto Dipping Interior Mirror
• ABS with brake assist, cornering brake control, electronic braking force distribution, and dynamic braking light
• Driving Assistant including Lane Departure Warning, Approach Control Warning and Light City Braking
• Dynamic Stability Control 
• Dynamic Traction Control 
• Front and side airbags for driver and front passenger
• Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
• Rear View Camera

There we go, these were all three variants of the Cooper hatchback. We hope the article helps you in selecting the one suiting your style and preferences.

Also read: Here is the one-off fully electric MINI Cooper SE by Paul Smith