Compare performance (326 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Skoda Octavia Combi?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,923 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
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 markedly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 122 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 Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 1.2 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.
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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries marginally more – 534 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is far ahead 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.
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 Octavia Combi is a practical, well‑packaged estate that delivers generous and flexible interior space ideal for families or active owners. Its sensible cabin layout, comfortable ride and solid reputation for reliability make it a pragmatic choice for buyers who value utility over flash.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 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
113 - 157 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
Estate
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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
1,366 - 1,553 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
640 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,829 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
502 - 534 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, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 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
220 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 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
E, F, D, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Skoda
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