Compare performance (326 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 25000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mazda 3 Sedan?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda 3 Sedan has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6523 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.
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 has a significantly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls convincingly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 237 Nm difference.
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, Mazda 3 Sedan is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers barely noticeable more room – 470 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer barely noticeable takes the win – 505 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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 Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31500 - 48000 £
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Price
25000 - 34200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
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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
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
123 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
467 - 481 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
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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, Automatic Gearbox
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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
140 - 186 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mazda
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.