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

Compare performance (326 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Toyota Corolla Cross?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

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 has a decisively edge – offering 326 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.10 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 Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is a bit lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers slight more room – 470 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs minimal better – up to 1455 L, which is about 118 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross minimal takes the win – 560 kg compared to 505 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 leaves the rival little chance 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 Group Press

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 Cross

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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 Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Toyota Corolla Cross
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press
Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
515 - 560 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 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, D
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.