Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 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 SEAT Arona?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
SEAT Arona is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
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 significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 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 SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers substantially more torque with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is markedly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 357 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries barely more – 522 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active 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.
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.
detailsThe SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
400 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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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
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
95 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
SEAT
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