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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Octavia Limousine is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,523 £.

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 Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers slightly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers visibly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Octavia Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 600 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 185 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is decisively ahead 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.

from £31,500
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/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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 Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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