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.
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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
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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.
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.
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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31000 - 48000 £
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Price
24000 - 29300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
130 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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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
1291 - 1407 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4340 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1455 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
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Max trunk capacity
1301 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
463 - 509 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
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
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Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Hyundai
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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.