Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 to the Touareg’s RM384,972, a RM40,828 premium for a 402 hp, 700 Nm dual-motor electric drivetrain, 602 km EV range and 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also cheaper to tax annually at RM545 versus RM1,632. The locally assembled Touareg answers with a much larger 810-litre boot, 90-litre petrol tank, 250 km/h top speed and five-year manufacturer warranty. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the iX is the quicker, lower-road-tax choice; family luggage needs favour the Touareg.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge regularly and want 602 km electric range, 700 Nm and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need its 810-litre boot, 90-litre petrol tank and five-year manufacturer warranty for less money.
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 and top speed: BMW iX 5.1 seconds and 200 km/h; Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Energy storage: BMW iX 100.6 kWh battery and 602 km EV range; Volkswagen Touareg 90-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW iX two years; Volkswagen Touareg five years.
iX
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two electric motors.
- 602 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Auto parking and a panoramic glass roof.
- RM40,828 more expensive.
- 500-litre boot is 310 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is three years shorter.
Touareg
- 810-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty.
- Night vision and HD Matrix LED headlamps.
- 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.
- RM1,632 annual road tax is RM1,087 higher.
| 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 | — | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84.5 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 | 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 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 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 iX is better for regular charging, faster acceleration and lower annual road tax, with 602 km EV range and a 5.1-second sprint. The Touareg is better for carrying luggage, with 810 litres of boot space and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM40,828 more than the Volkswagen Touareg. The gap buys dual electric motors producing 402 hp and 700 Nm, plus a 100.6 kWh battery rated for 602 km.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the bigger boot at 810 litres, against 500 litres in the BMW iX. That is a 310-litre advantage for the Touareg.
