Verdict
The BMW iX2 costs RM3,110 less and makes stronger sense if you can charge regularly: its 64.7-kWh battery delivers 417 km of EV range, versus the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid’s 49 km from 11.6 kWh. The iX2 also accepts 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging. The V60 is the quicker car at 4.6 seconds to 100 km/h, has a 529-litre boot and a longer 2,872-mm wheelbase, but its petrol engine remains part of the ownership equation. Its five-year/120,000-km warranty is another clear advantage.
iX2
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want 417 km of electric range, 130 kW DC charging and a lower RM335 annual road tax.
V60
Pick the Volvo V60 if you need the faster 4.6-second 0-100 km/h run, a 529-litre boot and five-year/120,000-km warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Volvo V60 RM286,910.
- EV range: BMW iX2 417 km; Volvo V60 49 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW iX2 64.7 kWh; Volvo V60 11.6 kWh.
- Charging: BMW iX2 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC; Volvo V60 3.7 kW AC and no DC rate listed.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 seconds; Volvo V60 4.6 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; Volvo V60 529 litres.
iX2
- 417-km EV range from a 64.7-kWh battery.
- 130-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging.
- Lower annual road tax at RM335 versus RM365.
- Slower to 100 km/h: 5.6 seconds versus 4.6 seconds.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the V60’s five years.
- No sunroof, while the V60 gets a panoramic front tilt-and-slide unit.
V60
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 529-litre boot and 2,872-mm wheelbase.
- Five-year/120,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Only 49 km of EV range versus the iX2’s 417 km.
- 3.7-kW AC charging and no DC charging rate listed, against 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC.
- Higher annual road tax at RM365 versus RM335.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800✓ | RM286,910 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM365 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 316 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 86 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh✓ | 11.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 417 km✓ | 49 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 3.7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,041 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 529 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags | 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 | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist, Oncoming Vehicle and Large Animal Detection (4 to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Collision Mitigation, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Mitigation, Run-off Road Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 9" Touchscreen Sensus Connect Infotainment System with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (600 W) |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Park Assist Pilot with 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 | — | Boot Grocery Bag Holder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| 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.
Used iX2 & V60 for sale
iX2 vs V60 FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Volvo V60 better?
The iX2 is better for EV-first driving, with 417 km range and DC charging. Choose the V60 if faster acceleration, a marginally larger boot and five-year warranty coverage matter more than long electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo V60 costs RM3,110 more than the BMW iX2: RM286,910 against RM283,800.
Which one is easier to charge on longer trips?
The BMW iX2 is the clear choice. It supports 130 kW DC charging and has 417 km of EV range, while the V60 is rated at 3.7 kW AC charging and 49 km of EV range.