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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Tucson – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai Tucson?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Tucson has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 394 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs a bit better – achieving up to 82 km, about 12 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs to a small extent better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls evident stronger with 477 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is barely noticeable lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers distinct more room – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs a bit better – up to 1799 L, which is about 344 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson slight takes the win – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai Tucson shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £30,600
Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 64 - 70 km

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 Tucson

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Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Hyundai Tucson
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Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
30600 - 46300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
64 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
22 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1542 - 1889 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4510 - 4535 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
523 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
136 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
100 - 185 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, F, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.