Verdict
At RM269,900, the Audi Q3 costs RM13,900 less and gives Malaysian buyers a slightly larger 530-litre boot, a 60-litre petrol tank and a five-year manufacturer warranty. The BMW iX2 answers back hard: its two motors produce 308 hp and 494 Nm for a 5.6-second century sprint, against the Q3’s 147 hp, 250 Nm and 8.9 seconds. Its 64.7-kWh battery claims 417 km of range, with 11-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging. Choose based on charging access: the BMW is far quicker and better equipped, but costs more to tax annually.
Pick the Audi Q3 if you want the lower entry price, a 530-litre boot and petrol refuelling without relying on charging.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you have dependable charging and want 308 hp, all-wheel drive and a far stronger safety and parking package.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q3 RM269,900; BMW iX2 RM283,800.
- Power and torque: Audi Q3 147 hp and 250 Nm; BMW iX2 308 hp and 494 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q3 8.9 seconds; BMW iX2 5.6 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi Q3 front-wheel drive; BMW iX2 all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Audi Q3 530 litres; BMW iX2 525 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q3 RM100; BMW iX2 RM335.
Q3
- RM13,900 lower purchase price
- 530-litre boot is 5 litres larger
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- 147 hp and 250 Nm trail the BMW’s 308 hp and 494 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the BMW’s all-wheel drive
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping steering correction
iX2
- 308 hp and 494 Nm from two electric motors
- 417-km EV range with 130-kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking
- RM13,900 higher purchase price
- RM335 annual road tax versus RM100
- 525-litre boot is 5 litres smaller
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 74.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | 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 | — | 5 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.
Used Q3 & iX2 for sale
Q3 vs iX2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q3 or BMW iX2 better?
The BMW iX2 is better for performance, driver assistance and parking technology, with 308 hp, all-wheel drive and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Audi Q3 is the more sensible choice if lower purchase cost, a larger boot and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM13,900 more than the Audi Q3. It also carries RM235 more annual road tax, but brings two motors, 308 hp, 494 Nm, all-wheel drive and EV charging capability.
Can the BMW iX2 suit long-distance driving?
Its 64.7-kWh battery has a claimed 417-km range and supports 11-kW AC plus 130-kW DC charging. It can suit longer trips if charging stops fit your route; the Audi Q3 instead uses a 60-litre petrol tank.