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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

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?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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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.

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.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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.

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 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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £31,000
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
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Toyota Corolla

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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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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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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The 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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.