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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Subaru BRZ?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,491 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

BRZ

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 visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is noticeably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers significantly more boot space – 470 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries a bit more – 505 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands 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.

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
Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
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Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
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