Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM40,828 more at RM425,800, but its two motors produce 402 hp and 700 Nm for a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Touareg’s 335 hp, 450 Nm and 6.0 seconds. Its 100.6-kWh battery also claims 602 km of range, while annual road tax is RM545 versus RM1,632 for the petrol V6. The locally assembled Touareg fights back with a far larger 810-litre boot, 310 litres ahead of the iX, plus a five-year manufacturer warranty. For frequent interstate EV users with charging access, the iX’s numbers are persuasive; families carrying bulky loads should take the Touareg seriously.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge regularly and want 402 hp, 700 Nm, 602 km of claimed range and RM1,087 lower annual road tax.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if an 810-litre boot, Malaysian CKD assembly and a five-year manufacturer warranty matter more than EV running costs.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Power and torque: BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 seconds; Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 seconds.
- Annual road tax: BMW iX RM545; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632.
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW iX two years; Volkswagen Touareg five years.
iX
- 602 km claimed range from a 100.6-kWh battery
- 402 hp and 700 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 22-kW AC and 175-kW DC charging
- RM40,828 pricier
- 500-litre boot is 310 litres smaller
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
Touareg
- 810-litre boot
- RM40,828 lower purchase price
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- Annual road tax is RM1,087 higher
- 335 hp and 450 Nm trail the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm
- 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.9 seconds slower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM384,972✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 602 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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.
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iX vs Touareg FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The BMW iX is the better choice for performance, claimed 602-km EV range and lower RM545 annual road tax. The Volkswagen Touareg is better for luggage capacity, costing less upfront and carrying an 810-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 and the Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972, so the iX costs RM40,828 more.
Which has the larger boot?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the larger boot at 810 litres, compared with 500 litres in the BMW iX. That is a 310-litre advantage for the Touareg.
