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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 35700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW Passat?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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VW Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Passat performs noticeable better – achieving up to 135 km, about 53 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a somewhat edge – offering 326 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs barely noticeable 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 400 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is hardly perceptible lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers noticeable more room – 690 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1920 L, which is about 465 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat somewhat takes the win – 577 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Passat shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £35,700
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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW Passat

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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 Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 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
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 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
G, D, E, B
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.