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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
31000 - 48000 £
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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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
14.20 kWh
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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
45 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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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
195 - 238 km/h
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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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
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.