Verdict
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800, while the Volkswagen Touareg is RM384,972, so the larger SUV is RM21,828 cheaper to buy. Its 335 hp and 450 Nm beat the X4’s 249 hp and 350 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 6.3 to 6.0 seconds. It also brings an 810-litre boot and air suspension. The BMW counters with a much lower RM439 annual road tax against RM1,632, a rated 8.5 L/100 km figure, panoramic sunroof and head-up display. For Malaysian family use, the Touareg’s space is hard to ignore.
Pick the BMW X4 if lower annual road tax, rated 8.5 L/100 km economy, a panoramic sunroof and head-up display matter more than rear luggage space.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want 335 hp, 450 Nm, 810 litres of boot space and air suspension for less money upfront.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Output: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- Performance: BMW X4 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and 240 km/h; Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Size: BMW X4 is 4,751 mm long on a 2,864 mm wheelbase; Volkswagen Touareg is 4,878 mm long on a 2,984 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Road tax: BMW X4 RM439 per year; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632 per year.
X4
- RM1,193 lower annual road tax
- Rated at 8.5 L/100 km
- Panoramic sunroof and head-up display
- RM21,828 dearer to buy
- 525-litre boot is 285 litres smaller
- 249 hp and 350 Nm trail the Touareg
Touareg
- 335 hp and 450 Nm
- 810-litre boot
- Air suspension and adaptive cruise control
- RM1,193 higher annual road tax
- No panoramic sunroof
- No head-up display or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM384,972✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 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 with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
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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X4 vs Touareg FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The Touareg is the stronger family-oriented choice: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful and has an 810-litre boot. Choose the X4 for its lower RM439 annual road tax, rated fuel economy, panoramic sunroof and head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg is RM21,828 cheaper than the BMW X4. That upfront saving comes with a 3.0-litre, 335 hp petrol engine, air suspension and a 810-litre boot, but its annual road tax is RM1,193 higher.
Which has more luggage space, the BMW X4 or Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has 810 litres of boot space, compared with 525 litres in the BMW X4. That is a 285-litre advantage, while both SUVs retain five seats and 40:20:40 split-folding rear backrests.