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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW ID.4 comparison

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?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW ID.4: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • hardly perceptible cheaper
  • clearly perceptible lighter

VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • hardly perceptible more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • minimal quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

ID.4

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 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.

2 Series Active Tourer

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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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 ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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The 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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

Price
31500 - 48000 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
515 - 551 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.