Mazda MX-5 RF
Mazda MX-5 RF
2WD Manual
RM 293,000
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MINI John Cooper Works
MINI John Cooper Works
3 Door Electric
RM 218,888
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Mazda MX-5 RF vs MINI John Cooper Works Comparison

Overview: MX-5 RF vs John Cooper Works

Key Features

Seating Capacity 2 Seats 4 Seats
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Engine Displacement 1998 cc -
Power 181 hp 258 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.59/5
34 reviews
4.38/5
13 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • A tool, not a toy

    The new Mazda MX 5 RF is a beastly powerhouse, which I chose not for practicality but because I missed sitting behind the wheel by myself. The power...

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    Faizal Dec 15, 2025 for Mazda MX-5 RF
  • A hot hatch built for enthusiasts

    Taking the John Cooper Works up to the Genting Highlands has always been one of the best riding experiences I ever had. It comes with a 2.0L...

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    Dani Oct 06, 2025 for MINI John Cooper Works

From The Experts

Things we like
  • Powerful engine with high capability
  • Optimized fuel economy
  • Class-leading comfort.
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Unique and funky looks

Thrilling performance and driving dynamics

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Things we don't like
  • Many of rivals to compete
  • not high bounce in power output figures.
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Stiff ride quality

Most of its features are available as optional extras

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 45 L --
Kerb Weight 1119 kg 1650 kg
Length 3915 mm 3858 mm
Width 1735 mm 1756 mm
Height 1235 mm 1460 mm
Wheel Base 2310 mm 2526 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm --
No Of Doors 2 3
Seating Capacity 2 Seats 4 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 210 L
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC --
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
Battery Type -- Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity -- 54.2 kWh
AC Charging -- (0-100%) In 5.15 Hours
DC Charging -- (10-80%) In 30 Mins
Estimated Fast Charging Time -- (10-80%) In 30 Mins
Estimated Regular Charging Time -- (0-100%) In 5.15 Hours
Emission -- 0 g/km
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Engine Displacement 1998 cc --
Power 181 hp 258 hp
Torque 205 Nm 350 Nm
RPM At Max Power 7000 RPM --
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM --
Acceleration -- 5.9 s
Top Speed -- 200 kmph
Driving Range -- 371 km
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Gear Box 6-Speed Single Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --
Drive Type -- FWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 205/45 R17 205/55 ZR17
Tyre Type Radial Runflat
Wheel Size R19 ZR17
Spare Tyre Size 205/45 R17 --
Spare Tyre Material Alloy --
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags No --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts No Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Park Assist No Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No --
Lane Departure Warning System No --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Lane Control Assist Lane Control Assist
Parking Sensors -- Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Single Zone Single Zone Yes
Rear A/C Vents No --
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No --
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No --
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control No Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear No --
Rear Reading Lamp No --
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No --
Memory Seats No Yes
Wireless Charger No Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Head-Up Display -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System BOSE BOSE Harman Kardon Surround Sound System Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 9 9 --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes --
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 4.6 Inch 4.6 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Rear Seat Headrest No Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat No Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator No Yes
Integrated Antenna No Yes
Power Antenna Yes No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Rear Window Defogger No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No --
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail No --
Sun Roof No Yes
Moon Roof No --
Removable Convertible Top Yes No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes --
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Interior

Ambient Light -- Yes
Sun Visors -- Yes

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Mazda MX-5 RF vs MINI John Cooper Works FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Mazda MX-5 RF vs MINI John Cooper Works?

MX-5 RF is priced at RM 293,000 and John Cooper Works is priced at RM 218,888. Hence John Cooper Works is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Mazda MX-5 RF vs MINI John Cooper Works?

The Mazda MX-5 RF has power of 181 hp with 205 Nm torque and MINI John Cooper Works has power of 258 hp with 350 Nm torque. Thus making John Cooper Works the more powerful as compared to MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more safety features between Mazda MX-5 RF vs MINI John Cooper Works?

MX-5 RF safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

John Cooper Works safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Park Assist, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The MINI John Cooper Works has higher number of sefety features than MX-5 RF, hence MINI John Cooper Works is more safer than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more comfort features between MX-5 RF vs John Cooper Works?

MX-5 RF comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front and Automatic Headlamps

John Cooper Works comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

The MINI John Cooper Works has higher number of comfort features than MX-5 RF, hence MINI John Cooper Works is more comfortable than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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What is MX-5 RF vs John Cooper Works dimension size comparison?

The MX-5 RF dimension are 3915 mm length, 1735 mm width, 1235 mm height while the John Cooper Works Dimensions are 3858 mm length, 1756 mm width, 1460 mm height. Hence, the MX-5 RF is more longer, John Cooper Works is more wider and John Cooper Works is more higher.

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