BMW iX2 vs Volvo XC40
Verdict
This is a straight EV-versus-petrol-hybrid call. The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 against RM268,888 for the Volvo XC40, so the BMW asks RM14,912 more. For that, it gets dual-motor AWD, 308 hp, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, a 64.7 kWh battery and 417 km of range. The XC40 is slower at 6.4 seconds, but has 263 hp, 390 Nm, a 49-litre tank and a longer five-year warranty. The BMW is quicker and roomier in the boot; the Volvo is cheaper to buy.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want the quicker electric SUV, the 417 km range and the larger 525-litre boot.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you want the lower price, petrol-hybrid flexibility and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Volvo XC40 RM268,888
- Powertrain: BMW iX2 dual-motor electric; Volvo XC40 1,969 cc petrol hybrid/REV
- Output: BMW iX2 308 hp; Volvo XC40 263 hp and 390 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 seconds; Volvo XC40 6.4 seconds
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; Volvo XC40 460 litres
- Warranty: BMW iX2 2 years; Volvo XC40 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800 | RM 268,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 263 hp |
| Torque | — | 390 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s✓ | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.7 L/100km |
| Battery | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 417 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 50 g/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 428 |
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
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 417 km EV range from a 64.7 kWh battery
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Costs RM14,912 more
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- 6 airbags versus the XC40's 7
XC40
- Lower purchase price
- Longer 5-year warranty
- 7 airbags and AEB
- Slower 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 460-litre boot
- Higher annual road tax at RM428 versus RM335
iX2 vs XC40 FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Volvo XC40 better?
The BMW iX2 is better for EV performance and boot space, with 308 hp, 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h and 525 litres. The Volvo XC40 makes more sense if price, petrol-hybrid use and a five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM14,912 more than the Volvo XC40. The BMW is RM283,800, while the Volvo is RM268,888.
Which one is quicker?
The BMW iX2 is quicker. Its dual-motor electric AWD setup does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the Volvo XC40 takes 6.4 seconds. Both have the same 180 km/h top speed.