Verdict
The Toyota bZ4X is the stronger Malaysian family-car proposition on paper: its 224 hp, 269 Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds, carries a 73.1 kWh battery rated for 525 km, and gives you 452 litres of boot space. It is also 499 mm longer, so the Audi Q2’s 4,191 mm length will be easier to place in tight car parks. The Audi counters with a 1,280 kg kerb weight, 212 km/h top speed and a space-saver spare, but its 150 hp petrol drivetrain and 405-litre boot trail the Toyota.
Pick the Audi Q2 if you want the smaller 4,191 mm SUV, a 50-litre petrol tank, 212 km/h top speed and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want 525 km EV range, quicker 7.4-second acceleration, a larger boot and substantially more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Audi Q2 has a 150 hp/250 Nm 1,395 cc turbo petrol engine; Toyota bZ4X has a 224 hp/269 Nm electric motor.
- Acceleration: Audi Q2 does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds; Toyota bZ4X takes 7.4 seconds.
- Size: Audi Q2 is 4,191 mm long with a 2,595 mm wheelbase; Toyota bZ4X is 4,690 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Audi Q2 has 405 litres; Toyota bZ4X has 452 litres.
- Road tax: Audi Q2 costs RM100 per year; Toyota bZ4X costs RM200 per year.
- Wheels: Audi Q2 runs 17-inch alloys with 215/55R17 tyres; Toyota bZ4X gets 20-inch alloys with 235/50R20 tyres.
Q2
- Smaller 4,191 mm body for easier urban placement
- 212 km/h top speed and 1,280 kg kerb weight
- Space-saver spare tyre included
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 7.4 seconds
- Smaller 405-litre boot versus 452 litres
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
bZ4X
- 525 km rated EV range from a 73.1 kWh battery
- Pre-collision braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering correction
- Powered ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera and auto parking
- 499 mm longer and 740 kg heavier than the Audi Q2
- 160 km/h top speed versus the Audi’s 212 km/h
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare tyre
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM228,526 | RM220,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 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 | — | 224 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 269 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 73.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 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 | 7.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Co2 | 122 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,794 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,508 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,280 kg | 2,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 3 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-arm Y-style Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-arm Y-style Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for 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 | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors with Dynamic Light Design and Dynamic Turn Signals | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 8.3" MMI Navigation Plus, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker 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 | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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.
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Q2 vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the Audi Q2 or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better for space, acceleration, safety assistance and EV range. Choose the Audi Q2 instead if its much shorter body, higher top speed and space-saver spare suit your use better.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota bZ4X is RM8,526 cheaper than the Audi Q2. Its annual road tax is RM100 higher, at RM200 versus RM100.
Which one has the stronger safety kit?
The Toyota bZ4X has the stronger active-safety kit, adding pre-collision braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, steering correction and a front-centre airbag. Both have five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings.