Verdict
The iX2 is 52% more powerful, while the Q3 is about 5% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Q3 has over the iX2
Airbag Disable FunctionFront FoglampsAuto Start/StopTiptronicPaddle Shift
What the iX2 has over the Q3
Blind Spot Info SystemAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningHead-up DisplayAuto Parking
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Q3 4,484 × 1,849 × 1,616 mm · wheelbase 2,680 mmiX2 4,554 × 1,845 × 1,590 mm · wheelbase 2,692 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,900✓ | RM283,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100✓ | RM335 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,755/mo✓ | RM2,895/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,265✓ | RM7,627 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,866 | RM1,379✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.33 | RM6.89✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM51,154 | RM46,702✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.9 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 | 147 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 | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 494 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 64.7 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 417 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 207 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,484 mm | 4,554 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,616 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,545 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres✓ | 525 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-arm Design Alloy | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-arm Design Alloy | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 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 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 | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| 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 | — | 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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Q3 vs iX2 FAQ
How long does charging take?
The iX2's 64.7 kWh battery takes about 5.9 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 Q3 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the iX2. iX2: 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.