BMW iX2 vs Subaru Outback
Verdict
The BMW iX2 is the sharper urban choice on numbers: 308 hp from dual motors, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, with a 64.7 kWh battery giving 417 km of EV range. The Subaru Outback is the longer, taller D-segment wagon, 4,870 mm long with a 2,745 mm wheelbase, and it has a 63-litre petrol tank plus a 5-year warranty. Boot space is almost dead level, 525 litres plays 522 litres, so this is less about luggage and more about EV pace versus petrol convenience.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want electric running, all-wheel drive and much stronger 308 hp acceleration in a shorter C-segment SUV.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want the bigger D-segment wagon footprint, a 5-year warranty and a higher 206 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Power: BMW iX2 308 hp; Subaru Outback 185 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 s; Subaru Outback 9.6 s
- Powertrain: BMW iX2 electric dual motor with 64.7 kWh battery; Subaru Outback 2,498 cc petrol with CVT
- Length: BMW iX2 4,554 mm; Subaru Outback 4,870 mm
- Warranty: BMW iX2 2 years; Subaru Outback 5 years
- Road tax: BMW iX2 RM335/year; Subaru Outback RM878/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800 | RM 280,390✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,498 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s✓ | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 206 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 417 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 522 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 878 |
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.
iX2
- Much quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 417 km EV range from a 64.7 kWh battery
- Slightly larger 525-litre boot
- 2-year warranty trails the Subaru's 5 years
- 180 km/h top speed is lower
- Shorter body and wheelbase
Outback
- Larger D-segment wagon body
- 5-year warranty
- Higher 206 km/h top speed
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 185 hp output
- Higher RM878 yearly road tax
iX2 vs Outback FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Subaru Outback better?
The BMW iX2 is better for acceleration and EV driving, with 308 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Subaru Outback is better if you want the larger D-segment wagon body and longer 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 and the Subaru Outback RM280,390, so the gap is RM3,410. That small premium gets the iX2 the EV powertrain and 5.6-second sprint; the Outback counters with a bigger body and 5-year warranty.
Which one has more boot space?
The BMW iX2 has 525 litres of boot space, while the Subaru Outback has 522 litres. The 3-litre difference is tiny, so luggage room should not be the deciding factor here.