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BMW iX2 vs Subaru Outback

BMW iX2

BMW iX2

xDrive30 M Sport

Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback

Verdict

The iX2 is 40% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM283,800RM279,000✓
Body typeSUVWagon
SegmentC-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM335✓RM878
Powertrain
Engine Tech5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architectureDirect Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine
Capacity—2,498 cc
Horsepower—185 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque—245 Nm at 3,400 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Boxer 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—94 mm × 90 mm
Compression Ratio—12
Number of Motors2—
Motor Horsepower308 hp—
Motor Torque494 Nm—
Battery Capacity64.7 kWh—
EV Range417 km—
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)130 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission Name—Lineartronic CVT
Transmission Manufacturer—Subaru
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.6 seconds✓9.6 seconds
Top Speed180 km/h206 km/h✓
Dimensions
Length4,554 mm4,870 mm
Width1,845 mm1,875 mm
Height1,590 mm1,682 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,745 mm
Weight—1,756 kg
Fuel Tank—63 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space525 litres✓522 litres
Front Tyre245/40R20225/60R18
Rear Tyre245/40R20225.60R18
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresMichelin e-PrimacyBridgestone Alenza H/L33
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys18" Alloy
Rear Wheels20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys18" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Safety
Airbags6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags)7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable for Two Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projector with Automatic High BeamLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsDriver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC vents
Sunroof—Front, Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear—
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade—Sunroof Shade
AudioBMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation and PIN Code Access
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic—✓
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationPowered Boot with Contactless OpeningPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors—
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree View MonitorYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Auto ParkingYes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking—
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓—
Head-up Display✓—
Power DoorNo—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited✓100,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited—
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years✓
Warranty Extended3 years—
Warranty Notes8-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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