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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW Golf – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW Golf?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs convincingly better – achieving up to 143 km, about 61 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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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 VW Golf has a slight edge – offering 333 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is a bit 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 VW Golf performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 238 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls slightly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 57 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf is somewhat lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers to a small extent more room – 470 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs somewhat better – up to 1455 L, which is about 218 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf barely noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW Golf

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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.

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