Verdict
The iX1 is 26% more powerful, the iX1 has a 17% bigger boot, while the Q2 is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Q2 has over the iX1
What the iX1 has over the Q2
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The iX1's wheelbase is 97 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The iX1 is 51 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the iX1: 490 litres against 405.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM228,526✓ | RM250,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100✓ | RM160 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,335/mo✓ | RM2,560/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,189✓ | RM6,769 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,428 | RM1,244✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.14 | RM6.22✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM43,586 | RM40,863✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 35 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 150 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 74.5 mm × 80 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 475 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds✓ | 8.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Co2 | 122 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,794 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,508 mm | 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,280 kg | 2,085 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 3 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-arm Y-style Alloy | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-arm Y-style Alloy | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Front, front-side, rear) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | 2 on outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Front Collision Warning |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Yes |
| Safety Notes | — | Driving Assistant Plus |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors with Dynamic Light Design and Dynamic Turn Signals | Adaptive LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Electric Seat Adjustment with Memory for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60/40 split |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | Front 12V, Qi Wireless charging tray |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Dual front |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 8.3" MMI Navigation Plus, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Yes |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Electric |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes with 360 view |
| Auto Parking | — | Parking Assistant Plus |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Audi virtual cockpit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Add RM13,430 for 5 year warranty and service package, 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 October 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The iX1's 66.5 kWh battery takes about 6.0 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 has the better warranty?
The Q2 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the iX1. iX1: Add RM13,430 for 5 year warranty and service package, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.