Compare performance (326 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
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 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,471 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 24 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers a bit more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers markedly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 173 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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers a bit more boot space – 552 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries a bit more – 587 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is decisively ahead 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.
detailsThe Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 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
58 km
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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
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,933 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
460 - 587 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 MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
204 - 404 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 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
430 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
150 - 297 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 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
G, C, F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Land Rover
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