Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM40,828 more at RM425,800, but that buys a 100.6-kWh EV with 602 km of range, 175-kW DC charging and 700 Nm from its two motors. Its RM545 annual road tax is RM1,087 below the Touareg’s RM1,632, and 5.1-second century sprint is quicker too. The Volkswagen Touareg answers with a far more useful 810-litre boot, versus 500 litres, a 90-litre petrol tank and five-year warranty. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the iX is the stronger technical package; for maximum luggage capacity and petrol convenience, take the Touareg.
Pick the BMW iX if you have reliable charging and want 602 km EV range, 700 Nm and substantially lower annual road tax.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if an 810-litre boot, a 90-litre petrol tank and five years of manufacturer warranty matter more than EV running advantages.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Power and torque: BMW iX has 402 hp and 700 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg has 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 seconds; Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW iX RM545; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632.
- Warranty: BMW iX two years plus eight-year/160,000-km battery cover; Volkswagen Touareg five years.
iX
- 602 km EV range with 175-kW DC charging
- 402 hp, 700 Nm and 5.1-second 0-100 km/h
- Head-up display, auto parking and panoramic glass roof
- RM40,828 dearer
- 500-litre boot is 310 litres smaller
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
Touareg
- 810-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat split
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- Night vision and HD Matrix LED headlamps
- RM1,087 higher annual road tax
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and 6.0-second sprint trail the iX
- No EV range or charging capability
| 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 | 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.
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iX vs Touareg FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The BMW iX is better for buyers able to charge regularly: it has 602 km range, 700 Nm, a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time and RM545 road tax. The Touareg is better for luggage, with 810 litres versus 500 litres, and has a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 and the Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972, so the iX is RM40,828 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot, BMW iX or Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the bigger boot at 810 litres, 310 litres more than the BMW iX’s 500 litres. It also has a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat, while the iX uses a 60:40 split.