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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 28 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 somewhat more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 97 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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more boot space – 704 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 234 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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 Santa Fe

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 Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
90 - 162 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 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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