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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Skoda Fabia?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Skoda Fabia is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,195 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 149 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 Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is a bit faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers significantly 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, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers a bit more boot space – 470 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,370 L, about 180 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries a bit more – 505 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly superior overall 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
402 - 437 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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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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