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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or CUPRA Ateca?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is moderately cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,768 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Ateca

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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers marginally more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers slightly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is marginally lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers marginally more boot space – 485 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries only slightly more – 522 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a decisive 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
CUPRA Ateca

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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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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