Compare performance (326 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 41600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Volvo V60?
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.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 10620 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Volvo V60 performs a bit better – achieving up to 92 km, about 10 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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 Volvo V60 has a noticeable edge – offering 455 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 709 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 232 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is to a small extent lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers slight more room – 519 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs barely noticeable better – up to 1455 L, which is about 24 L more than the Volvo V60.
When it comes to payload, Volvo V60 hardly perceptible takes the win – 506 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.
The Volvo V60 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31000 - 48000 £
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Price
41600 - 64200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
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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
92 km
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
54 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
519 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4778 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1432 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
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Max trunk capacity
1431 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
466 - 506 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
Petrol MHEV, Plugin 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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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
197 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
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Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
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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
145 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Volvo
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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.