Compare performance (326 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Skoda Karoq?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Skoda Karoq is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,418 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers visibly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is moderately lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers very slightly more boot space – 521 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries very slightly more – 549 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.
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.
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 Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 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
128 - 173 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
1,380 - 1,655 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,841 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
456 - 549 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, Diesel
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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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 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
200 - 360 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
85 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 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, E, F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Skoda
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