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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai i30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 24000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai i30?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Hyundai i30

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

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 7037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 has a clearly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs slightly better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls significantly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 224 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is to a small extent lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 254 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers somewhat more room – 470 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs slightly better – up to 1455 L, which is about 154 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 minimal takes the win – 509 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £31,000
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai i30

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai i30
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press
i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4340 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.