Compare performance (326 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 34700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or CUPRA Born?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3643 £.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Born performs convincingly better – achieving up to 594 km, about 512 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
Both models deliver identical power – 326 HP each.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs a bit better – reaching 238 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Born pulls to a small extent stronger with 545 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is somewhat lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers a bit more room – 470 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs to a small extent better – up to 1455 L, which is about 188 L more than the CUPRA Born.
When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a bit takes the win – 505 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.
The CUPRA Born proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Born is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.
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Price
31000 - 48000 £
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Price
34700 - 45300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
427 - 594 km
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4324 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1809 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1540 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
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Max trunk capacity
1267 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
431 - 452 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
204 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
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Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
265 - 545 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
CUPRA
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.