Compare performance (326 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 33,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Volvo EX30?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 33,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,491 £.
As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 394 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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 Volvo EX30 offers visibly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slightly faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers somewhat more torque with 543 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 66 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,370 L, about 370 L more than the Volvo EX30.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.
The Volvo EX30 is far ahead overall 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 Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.
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Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
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Price
33,000 - 49,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
339 - 476 km
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Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
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Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 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
5
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
318 L
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Length
4,386 mm
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Length
4,233 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,838 mm
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Height
1,576 mm
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Height
1,550 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,000 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
370 - 390 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
272 - 428 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
343 - 543 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
200 - 315 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Volvo
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