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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Skoda Karoq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Skoda Karoq?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Karoq has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Karoq

Engine and Performance:

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 has a clearly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs slight better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls noticeable stronger with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Skoda Karoq is to a small extent lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers slight more room – 521 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs to a small extent better – up to 1630 L, which is about 175 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq minimal takes the win – 549 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer sits 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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Skoda Karoq

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from about £31,000
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
  • Electric Range : 82 km

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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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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The 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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 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
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General

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

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.