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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Nissan Qashqai?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly 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.

Nissan Qashqai is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,895 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers visibly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 147 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers very slightly more boot space – 504 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries very slightly more – 516 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is far ahead 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.

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
Nissan Qashqai

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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,835 mm
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
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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