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

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 26400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW T-Roc?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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VW T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)
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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 T-Roc has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26400 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.50 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

T-Roc

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 convincingly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs a bit better – reaching 238 km/h, while the VW T-Roc tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls convincingly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 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, VW T-Roc is slight lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Roc offers hardly perceptible more room – 475 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs barely noticeable better – up to 1455 L, which is about 105 L more than the VW T-Roc.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Roc barely noticeable takes the win – 515 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is far ahead overall 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 T-Roc

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2 Series Active Tourer

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 82 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 T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)
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The VW T-Roc mixes cheeky, coupe-like styling with the everyday sense and space of an SUV, so it looks fun without sacrificing family sense. It’s a likeable all-rounder with tidy road manners and plenty of personality, ideal if you want a car that’s practical enough for chores but entertaining enough to enjoy.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW T-Roc

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
26400 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1465 - 1539 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4373 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1811 - 1828 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1350 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
196 - 212 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
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.