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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
440 - 570 km
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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
0 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
SUV
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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
1,955 - 2,060 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
520 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,890 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
515 - 530 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
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
170 - 229 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 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
350 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
125 - 168 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Hyundai
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