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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW Golf Variant – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer meets VW Golf Variant.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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VW Golf Variant

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 Variant has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4890 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

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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 Variant has a barely noticeable 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 Variant is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 238 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

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

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is slightly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers distinct more room – 611 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs a bit better – up to 1642 L, which is about 187 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant hardly perceptible takes the win – 547 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW Golf Variant

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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
  • Electric Range : 82 km
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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, G, F, C
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.

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