Verdict
At RM283,800, the BMW iX2 is RM2,445 cheaper than the Subaru WRX manual while bringing 308 hp, 494 Nm, a 64.7-kWh battery and 417 km of EV range. Its RM335 annual road tax is also far below the WRX’s RM767. For Malaysian daily use, the BMW’s 525-litre boot, rear air vents, 360-degree camera and adaptive driver aids make the stronger practical case. The WRX counters with a 271-hp, 375-Nm 2.4-litre turbo boxer engine and six-speed manual, plus a longer five-year manufacturer warranty. Choose the driving format first: EV automatic SUV or petrol manual sedan.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want 417 km of electric range, lower RM335 road tax and substantially more parking and driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Subaru WRX if a 271-hp turbo boxer engine, six-speed manual gearbox and five-year manufacturer warranty matter more than EV range and convenience features.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Subaru WRX RM286,245.
- Powertrain: BMW iX2 has two motors with 308 hp and 494 Nm; Subaru WRX has a 2,387 cc turbo boxer four with 271 hp and 375 Nm.
- Energy storage: BMW iX2 has a 64.7-kWh battery and 417 km range; Subaru WRX has a 63-litre petrol tank.
- Road tax: BMW iX2 RM335 per year; Subaru WRX RM767 per year.
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; Subaru WRX 411 litres.
- Warranty: BMW iX2 has a two-year manufacturer warranty; Subaru WRX has a five-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty.
iX2
- 308 hp and 494 Nm from two electric motors
- 417 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging
- 525-litre boot, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the WRX’s five years
- Six airbags versus the WRX’s seven
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare
WRX
- Six-speed manual paired with a 271-hp, 375-Nm turbo boxer engine
- Five-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty
- Seven airbags and a space-saver spare tyre
- RM2,445 higher purchase price
- RM767 annual road tax versus RM335
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800✓ | RM286,245 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 271 hp at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | — | 375 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Boxer 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 417 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed manual |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Subaru |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Front, side, curtain, driver's knee airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector |
| 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 | Manual Adjustment |
| 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 3 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map 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 | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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.
Used iX2 & WRX for sale
iX2 vs WRX FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Subaru WRX better?
The BMW iX2 is the better all-round Malaysian daily driver: it is cheaper, has 417 km EV range, a 525-litre boot and far more assistance equipment. The Subaru WRX is the pick only if its manual turbo-petrol powertrain is central to the purchase.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800 and the Subaru WRX costs RM286,245, so the BMW is RM2,445 cheaper.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The BMW iX2 has lower annual road tax at RM335, compared with RM767 for the Subaru WRX. That is a RM432 yearly difference in the BMW’s favour.
