Compare performance (326 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 34600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW ID.4?
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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3072 £.
As for electric range, the VW ID.4 performs clearly better – achieving up to 569 km, about 487 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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 ID.4 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 340 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs somewhat better – reaching 205 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls evident stronger with 679 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 202 Nm difference.
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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly perceptible lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers somewhat more room – 543 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs a bit better – up to 1575 L, which is about 205 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 barely noticeable takes the win – 551 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.
The VW ID.4 sits well ahead of its rival 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.
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 VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.
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Price
31500 - 48000 £
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Price
34600 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1975 - 2248 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4582 - 4584 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1619 - 1634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1575 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
515 - 551 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.