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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW ID.3?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW ID.3: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,932 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 523 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

ID.3

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 326 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW ID.3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the VW ID.3 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers somewhat more torque with 545 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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 1,787 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers barely more capacity – up to 1,370 L, about 103 L more than the VW ID.3.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 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 ID.3

The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Mr C Blagdon
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Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
437 - 473 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
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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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
VW
What drivetrain options does the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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