BMW iX2 vs Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric
Verdict
At RM283,800 against RM278,888, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric asks RM4,912 less yet gives far more shove: 402 hp, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and a 78.0 kWh battery. The BMW iX2 answers with a bigger 525-litre boot, lower RM335 annual road tax and nearly the same 417 km range from a smaller 64.7 kWh battery. For a Malaysian buyer, the Volvo is the stronger numbers car, but the BMW’s cargo advantage is real.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want the larger 525-litre boot, lower RM335 annual road tax and can live with 308 hp.
Pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric if you want the quicker, more powerful dual-motor SUV with a longer 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Power: BMW iX2 308 hp; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 402 hp
- 0–100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 s; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4.9 s
- Battery and range: BMW iX2 64.7 kWh, 417 km; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 78.0 kWh, 418 km
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 L; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 460 L
- Warranty: BMW iX2 2 years; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 5 years
- Road tax: BMW iX2 RM335/year; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric RM545/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800 | RM 278,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 64.7 kWh | 78.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 417 km | 418 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 460 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 545 |
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
- Bigger 525-litre boot
- Lower RM335 annual road tax
- 417 km range from a smaller 64.7 kWh battery
- 94 hp down on the Volvo
- Slower 5.6-second 0–100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
XC40 Recharge Electric
- Stronger 402 hp output
- Quicker 4.9-second 0–100 km/h sprint
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Smaller 460-litre boot
- Higher RM545 annual road tax
- Only 1 km more range despite the bigger 78.0 kWh battery
iX2 vs XC40 Recharge Electric FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric better?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is better on paper for performance and ownership cover: 402 hp, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and a 5-year warranty. Choose the BMW iX2 if boot space matters more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM4,912 more than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric.
Which has the better driving range?
They are effectively tied. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is rated at 418 km, while the BMW iX2 is rated at 417 km, a difference of just 1 km.