Compare performance (326 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Toyota Corolla?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2923 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.50 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 178 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs slightly better – reaching 205 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla is hardly perceptible lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers evident more room – 470 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs noticeable better – up to 1370 L, which is about 318 L more than the Toyota Corolla.
When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a bit takes the win – 505 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
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.
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 Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31500 - 48000 £
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Price
28600 - 34900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 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
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1420 - 1460 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4370 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 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
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
-
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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
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 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
C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.