Compare performance (326 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Skoda Karoq?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Skoda Karoq has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2418 £.
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 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 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 Skoda Karoq performs slight better – reaching 221 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 16 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.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
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 260 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31500 - 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
47 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 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 - 205 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.