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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Volvo EX30 comparison

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?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

EX30

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Volvo EX30

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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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Volvo EX30

The 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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
33,000 - 49,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
4,233 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
1,000 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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