Verdict
The U25 asks RM70,000 more, but gives a Malaysian buyer 313 hp and 494 Nm from two motors, all-wheel drive and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, against the R60’s 120 hp, front-wheel drive and 11.6 seconds. It is also 336 mm longer with a 460-litre boot, plus 432 km EV range and 130 kW DC charging. The R60 remains the lower-entry petrol choice, with RM120 annual road tax versus RM335, but it is far less equipped for safety and parking assistance.
Pick the R60 if RM188,888 entry cost, petrol refuelling and the lower RM120 annual road tax matter more than performance, space and driver assistance.
Pick the U25 if you want the 432 km EV range, 5.6-second acceleration, all-wheel drive and substantially newer safety and convenience equipment.
Key differences
- Price: R60 RM188,888; U25 RM258,888.
- Power and torque: R60 120 hp and 155 Nm; U25 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: R60 11.6 seconds; U25 5.6 seconds.
- Driveline: R60 front-wheel drive; U25 all-wheel drive.
- Size and boot space: R60 is 4,097 mm long with a 350-litre boot; U25 is 4,433 mm long with a 460-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: R60 RM120; U25 RM335.
R60
- RM70,000 cheaper to buy.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- Petrol power and a 47-litre fuel tank.
- 11.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the U25’s 5.6 seconds.
- 350-litre boot is 110 litres smaller.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera.
U25
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 432 km EV range, with 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 460-litre boot, 360-degree camera and active cruise control.
- Costs RM70,000 more.
- RM335 annual road tax is RM215 higher.
- 336 mm longer and 54 mm wider than the R60.
What the R60 has over the U25
What the U25 has over the R60
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The U25's wheelbase is 97 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The U25 is 54 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the U25: 460 litres against 350.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,888✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM335 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,930/mo✓ | RM2,645/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,191✓ | RM6,979 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM1,368✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM6.84✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM41,677✓ | RM43,409 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 3.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 35 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 120 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 155 Nm at 4,250 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 85.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 313 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 494 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 432 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 177 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,097 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,789 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,561 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 22 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 22 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map, Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MINI Boost Radio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 | Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km MINI Service Inclusive, with option for an additional 2-year/40,000 km extension | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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R60 vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman R60 or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The U25 is the more capable choice: it has 313 hp, 494 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 460-litre boot and active safety systems. Choose the R60 only if its lower purchase cost, lower road tax and petrol powertrain suit your needs better.
What is the price difference?
The U25 costs RM70,000 more than the R60. That gap brings dual-motor all-wheel drive, 432 km EV range, much faster acceleration, a larger boot and equipment including autonomous braking, a 360-degree camera and powered front seats.
Which Countryman is easier to park?
The R60 is 4,097 mm long and 1,789 mm wide, so it occupies less road space. The U25 is 4,433 mm long and 1,843 mm wide, but counters with six front and rear parking sensors, auto parking and a 360-degree camera.
How long does charging take?
The U25's 66.5 kWh battery takes about 3.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The R60 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the U25 is fully imported (CBU) from Germany. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.