Compare performance (326 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Toyota Corolla Cross?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 205 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
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 offers substantially more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is moderately lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries only slightly more – 560 kg compared to 505 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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
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Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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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
14.2 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
112 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
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Length
4,386 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,825 mm
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Height
1,576 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
515 - 560 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
140 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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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 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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