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.
| 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 | — | 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.