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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Toyota Yaris comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 21,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Toyota Yaris?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Toyota Yaris: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Yaris is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,900 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Yaris

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers somewhat more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers somewhat more torque with 477 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 87 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris is considerably lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more boot space – 470 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris carries very slightly more – 525 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £31,500
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/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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 Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
87 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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