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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Nissan Qashqai – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Nissan Qashqai?

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.

Nissan Qashqai has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs a bit better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls evident stronger with 477 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 147 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is hardly perceptible lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers hardly perceptible more room – 504 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1455 L, which is about 8 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

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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
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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 blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1420 - 1665 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4425 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1835 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
466 - 520 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
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan

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What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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