Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs BMW iX2
Verdict
At RM379,990 against RM283,800, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback asks RM96,190 more, and most of that goes into size and battery. It has 95.0 kWh and 505 km of range versus the BMW iX2’s 64.7 kWh and 417 km, plus a longer 2,928 mm wheelbase. The BMW fights back where you feel it at traffic lights: 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds, not 6.0. Boot space is basically level at 528 litres versus 525 litres, so this is not a cargo-capacity win for Audi.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if you want the bigger EV SUV with the larger 95.0 kWh battery, 505 km range and eight airbags.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want the lower-priced dual-motor AWD EV with the quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Power: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 335 hp, BMW iX2 308 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 6.0 s, BMW iX2 5.6 s
- Battery: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 95.0 kWh, BMW iX2 64.7 kWh
- EV range: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 505 km, BMW iX2 417 km
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 2,928 mm, BMW iX2 2,692 mm
- Boot space: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 528 L, BMW iX2 525 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,990 | RM 283,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 95.0 kWh✓ | 64.7 kWh |
| EV range | 505 km✓ | 417 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,554 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Boot space | 528 L✓ | 525 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | RM 335✓ |
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.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
- Longer 505 km EV range
- Larger 95.0 kWh battery
- Eight airbags
- Costs RM96,190 more
- Slower 0-100 km/h despite higher power
- Boot is only 3 litres larger
iX2
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h
- Lower yearly road tax at RM335
- Nearly matches Audi boot space at 525 litres
- Shorter 417 km EV range
- Smaller 64.7 kWh battery
- Six airbags versus Audi’s eight
Q8 e-tron Sportback vs iX2 FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or BMW iX2 better?
The Audi is better for range, battery size and cabin footprint. The BMW is better for acceleration and price. For Malaysian buyers doing longer intercity runs, the Audi’s 505 km range matters; for town use, the BMW’s 417 km is less of a handicap.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is RM96,190 more expensive than the BMW iX2. That gap mainly buys a larger 95.0 kWh battery, longer 505 km range, bigger dimensions and two extra airbags.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has the larger boot, but only just: 528 litres versus 525 litres in the BMW iX2. In daily use, the 3-litre gap is too small to decide the car on its own.