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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Vauxhall Frontera?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers substantially more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 326 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Frontera

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is visibly faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 247 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is moderately lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers marginally more boot space – 470 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Frontera offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 230 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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 Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
4,385 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
1,635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer have?

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

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