Omoda 9 vs MINI Aceman

The Omoda 9 starts from $61,990 before on-road costs, while the MINI Aceman opens at $60,990. That makes the MINI Aceman the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $68,189 and $67,089 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Omoda 9 and MINI Aceman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Omoda 9 and 83% for the MINI Aceman.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Omoda 9 and 9 in the MINI Aceman. The Omoda 9 adds a 360-degree camera that the MINI Aceman misses.

The Omoda 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the MINI Aceman gets a 9.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Omoda 9 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the MINI Aceman. The MINI Aceman counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Omoda 9 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds.

The MINI Aceman responds with a Electric making 160kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The MINI Aceman has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Omoda 9 is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 34kWh (Omoda 9) vs 54.2kWh (MINI Aceman), giving WLTP ranges of 169km and 352km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (Omoda 9) vs 95kW (MINI Aceman).

The Omoda 9 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 702mm longer than the MINI Aceman at 4,073mm (2,606mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Omoda 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 660L in the Omoda 9 and 300L in the MINI Aceman, giving the Omoda 9 a 360L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Omoda 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (MINI Aceman). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.