Compare performance (326 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ 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 barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2451 £.
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 clearly perceptible better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 58 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 1455 L, which is about 403 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.
Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
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Price
31000 - 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
45 - 54 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 - 1455 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 - 238 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.