Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM40,828 more at RM425,800, but its two motors deliver 402 hp and 700 Nm for a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Touareg’s 335 hp, 450 Nm and 6.0 seconds. Its 100.6-kWh battery is rated at 602 km and AC/DC charging reaches 22 kW/175 kW, while annual road tax is only RM545 versus RM1,632. The Touareg counters with an 810-litre boot, 310 litres more than the iX, plus a five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the iX is the more complete choice; the Volkswagen makes stronger sense for cargo-first petrol use.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge at home or work and want 602 km of EV range, 700 Nm and lower RM545 annual road tax.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need its 810-litre boot, 90-litre petrol tank and five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972
- Power and torque: BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 seconds; Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 seconds
- Annual road tax: BMW iX RM545; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres
- Warranty: BMW iX two years; Volkswagen Touareg five years
iX
- 602-km EV range from a 100.6-kWh battery
- 402 hp, 700 Nm and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging, plus head-up display and auto parking
- Costs RM40,828 more
- 500-litre boot trails the Touareg by 310 litres
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is three years shorter
Touareg
- 810-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Costs RM40,828 less and carries a five-year warranty
- HD Matrix LED headlamps, night vision and a space-saver spare tyre
- RM1,632 annual road tax is RM1,087 higher
- 335 hp and 450 Nm fall short of the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm
- No sunroof, head-up display or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM384,972✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 602 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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.
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iX vs Touareg FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The BMW iX is better if regular charging suits your routine: it has 602 km of EV range, 402 hp, 700 Nm and RM545 annual road tax. Choose the Touareg instead for its much larger 810-litre boot and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX is RM40,828 more expensive, at RM425,800 versus RM384,972 for the Volkswagen Touareg.
Which has more luggage space, the BMW iX or Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the larger boot at 810 litres, compared with 500 litres in the BMW iX. That is a 310-litre advantage for the Volkswagen.