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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Kia Stonic - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 20100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Kia Stonic?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Kia Stonic

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

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Stonic has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 10894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.60 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Stonic @ Kia Corporation

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 convincingly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.70 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs noticeable better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Kia Stonic tops out at 182 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls decisively stronger with 477 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 277 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Stonic is distinct lighter – 1205 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers evident more room – 470 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs distinct better – up to 1455 L, which is about 300 L more than the Kia Stonic.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer to a small extent takes the win – 505 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be is largely superior 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 £31,000
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Kia Stonic

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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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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Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a sprightly compact crossover that mixes city-friendly agility with a cheeky, modern design — perfect for buyers who want style without sacrificing sense. Inside it serves up clever practicality and a bright, well-equipped cabin, making everyday driving feel a bit more fun than it has any right to be.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
20100 - 26600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
127 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1205 - 1270 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4165 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1760 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1520 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1155 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
440 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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.