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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai Kona?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Hyundai Kona

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Kona is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers considerably more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 428 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Kona

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 122 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 Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is moderately lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer sits just ahead overall 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 £31,500
2 Series Active Tourer

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/100km
  • Electric Range 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai Kona

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 Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 163 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
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

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