Verdict
The Audi Q2 costs RM228,526, RM22,274 less than the BMW iX1, and keeps its five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty without the BMW’s RM13,430 five-year warranty and service package. Its 150 hp petrol turbo and 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time are fractionally quicker, but the iX1’s 204 hp motor, 66.5 kWh battery and claimed 475 km range make it the more complete daily SUV if home or workplace charging is available. The BMW also brings 490 litres of boot space, active cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Q2 suits buyers who want the lower entry price and a smaller 4,191 mm footprint.
Pick the Audi Q2 if you want to spend RM22,274 less, retain petrol refuelling and get a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty as standard.
Pick the BMW iX1 if you have dependable charging and want 475 km of claimed EV range, a 490-litre boot and substantially richer driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q2 RM228,526; BMW iX1 RM250,800.
- Powertrain: Q2 150 hp/250 Nm 1.4-litre petrol; iX1 204 hp/250 Nm electric motor with 66.5 kWh battery.
- Range/consumption: Q2 6.1 L/100 km rated economy with 50-litre tank; iX1 475 km EV range.
- Size and boot: Q2 is 4,191 mm long with 405 litres; iX1 is 4,500 mm long with 490 litres.
- Performance: Q2 reaches 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and 212 km/h; iX1 does 8.6 seconds and 170 km/h.
- Warranty: Q2 has five years unlimited-mileage cover; iX1 has two years, with a RM13,430 five-year warranty/service package available.
Q2
- RM22,274 lower purchase price.
- 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 0.1 seconds quicker.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Smaller 405-litre boot versus 490 litres.
- No blind-spot system, collision warning or lane steering correction.
- Passive cruise control and a reversing camera without the BMW’s 360-degree view.
iX1
- 475 km claimed range from a 66.5 kWh battery.
- 490-litre boot and 2,692 mm wheelbase.
- Active cruise control with Stop&Go, Parking Assistant Plus and head-up display.
- Costs RM22,274 more before the optional RM13,430 warranty and service package.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the Q2’s five years.
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 170 km/h top speed trail the Q2’s 8.5 seconds and 212 km/h.
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 74.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | — | 5 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.
Used Q2 & iX1 for sale
Q2 vs iX1 FAQ
Is the Audi Q2 or BMW iX1 better?
The BMW iX1 is better equipped, has a 490-litre boot and offers 475 km of claimed electric range. The Audi Q2 is the more affordable choice at RM228,526 and includes a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 costs RM250,800 and the Audi Q2 costs RM228,526, so the BMW is RM22,274 dearer. BMW’s optional five-year warranty and service package adds RM13,430.
Which is quicker, the Audi Q2 or BMW iX1?
The Audi Q2 is marginally quicker to 100 km/h, taking 8.5 seconds against the BMW iX1’s 8.6 seconds. Its 212 km/h top speed is also 42 km/h higher than the iX1’s 170 km/h.