Compare performance (326 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or CUPRA Formentor?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,251 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 44 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers slightly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers only slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm more.
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, CUPRA Formentor is only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor is far ahead overall 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.
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 Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Length
-
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
439 - 526 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
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
150 - 390 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
CUPRA
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