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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Dacia Duster comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Dacia Duster?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Dacia Duster: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Duster

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly 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:

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.

Dacia Duster is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Duster

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 significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers substantially more torque with 477 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 247 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, Dacia Duster is somewhat lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Duster offers very slightly more boot space – 517 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries a bit more – 505 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly superior 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.

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
Dacia Duster

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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Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is a straightforward, budget-friendly SUV that prioritizes practicality and value over flashy features. Its rugged styling and simple, roomy interior make it a sensible choice for buyers who want capable everyday transport without paying for extras they won’t use.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Dacia Duster

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
107 - 140 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
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,813 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
402 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Dacia
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