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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Hyundai Tucson?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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

Tucson

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 98 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, Hyundai Tucson is very slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has the upper hand 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 Tucson

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 Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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 - 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
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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