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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,828 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 488 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

IONIQ 5

Engine and Performance:

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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 97 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 IONIQ 5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers visibly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 127 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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers marginally more boot space – 520 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a slight edge 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 £43,300
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 229 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 570 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai IONIQ 5

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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Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 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
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,890 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
515 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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