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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Renault Austral - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 29700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Renault Austral?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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.

Renault Austral has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.80 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

Austral @ Renault Group Media

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 126 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 Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls significantly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 207 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Austral is slight lighter – 1539 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Austral offers somewhat more room – 555 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral performs slightly better – up to 1761 L, which is about 306 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer minimal takes the win – 505 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.

from about £31,000
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
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Renault Austral

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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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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Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press
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Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
29700 - 37800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 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
109 - 148 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
1539 - 1613 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4533 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
464 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
158 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
116 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.