Compare the2023 BMW X2VS 2023 Lexus UX

Both the X2 and the UX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, and available all wheel drive.

The X2’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the UX’s (12 vs. 6 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the X2 for 2 years and 26000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the UX (3/36,000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 44 percent more BMW dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the X2’s warranty.

The X2’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 47 more horsepower (228 vs. 181) than the UX’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The X2 M35i’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 120 more horsepower (301 vs. 181) than the UX’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the BMW X2 xDrive28i is faster than the Lexus UX:

Both the X2 and UX have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The X2 has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The X2 has 5.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the UX (16.1 vs. 10.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The X2’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The UX doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the X2’s brake rotors are larger than those on the UX:

The X2’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the UX are solid, not vented.

The X2 stops much shorter than the UX:

The X2 M35i’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the UX’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the X2 M35i offers optional 20-inch wheels. The UX’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

The X2 offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the UX; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed.

The X2 offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The UX’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the X2’s wheelbase is 1.2 inches longer than on the UX (105.1 inches vs. 103.9 inches).

The X2 sDrive28i xDrive handles at .92 G’s, while the UX 250h F Sport Handling AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The X2 sDrive28i xDrive executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.2 seconds quicker than the UX 250h F Sport Handling AWD (25.9 seconds @ .68 average G’s vs. 28.1 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

The X2 is 4.8 inches shorter than the UX, making the X2 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The X2 has 3.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the UX (94.1 vs. 90.4).

The X2 has 1.9 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom, 3.6 inches more rear legroom and 1 inch more rear shoulder room than the UX.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the X2’s rear seats recline. The UX’s rear seats don’t recline.

The X2 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the UX (21.6 vs. 17.1 cubic feet).

The X2 has a higher standard payload capacity than the UX (941 vs. 890 lbs.).

The X2 has a higher maximum payload capacity than the UX (970 vs. 890 lbs.).

The X2 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The UX uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The power windows standard on both the X2 and the UX have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the X2 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The UX prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The X2’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The UX’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Consumer Reports rated the X2’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the UX’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

The X2’s optional Parking Assistant can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The UX doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the BMW X2 and the Lexus UX, based on reliability, safety and performance.