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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 363 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 130 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more boot space – 597 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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