Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai i30?
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.
Hyundai i30 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,943 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
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.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers significantly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 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, Hyundai i30 is somewhat lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
-
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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
134 - 142 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
Hatchback
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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
1,315 - 1,435 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,795 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
445 - 485 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
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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
115 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 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
172 - 250 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
85 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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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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