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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Alfa Romeo Giulia comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 520 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 48,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Alfa Romeo Giulia?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Alfa Romeo Giulia: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Alfa Romeo Giulia

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Giulia with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Giulia

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers clearly more power – delivering 520 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers marginally more boot space – 480 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Giulia carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a solid overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,500
2 Series Active Tourer

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Alfa Romeo Giulia

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Alfa Romeo Giulia captivates with its stunning Italian design and dynamic performance, representing a perfect blend of elegance and sportiness. Its engaging driving experience, characterised by precise handling and responsive steering, appeals to enthusiasts who crave the thrill of the road. Inside, the Giulia showcases a beautifully crafted interior that combines luxury with cutting-edge technology, making every journey a delight.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Alfa Romeo Giulia

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
48,000 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
141 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,640 - 1,735 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
480 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,874 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
415 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alfa Romeo
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