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

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 19600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW Taigo?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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VW Taigo

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

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Taigo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11404 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly 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 Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs to a small extent better – reaching 238 km/h, while the VW Taigo 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 clearly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, VW Taigo is clearly perceptible lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 316 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers minimal more room – 470 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs slightly better – up to 1455 L, which is about 233 L more than the VW Taigo.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer minimal takes the win – 505 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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 £31,000
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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
VW Taigo

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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 Taigo

5 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
19600 - 31300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 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
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4266 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1518 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1222 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
184 - 212 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
70 - 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
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.