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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 36,500 £ ) 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 vs VW Passat: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,962 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers clearly more range – reaching 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 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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers somewhat more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers somewhat more torque with 477 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is only slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries slightly more – 577 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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Reviews BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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VW Passat

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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Reviews VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-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
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
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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