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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs SEAT Arona comparison

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?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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

SEAT Arona

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

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.

Arona

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 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.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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Reviews BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
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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