Compare performance (326 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Kia XCeed?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia XCeed is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,366 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers substantially more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 146 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 Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers considerably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.
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, Kia XCeed is a bit lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly superior 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.
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.
detailsKia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,826 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Kia
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