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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs VW Touran – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VW Touran?
2 Series Active Tourer
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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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 4367 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
Touran
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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 significantly 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 convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs slightly better – reaching 238 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls noticeable stronger with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm difference.
2 Series Active Tourer
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Touran is minimal lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 525 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
When it comes to payload, VW Touran slightly takes the win – 601 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.
Who wins the race?
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £31,000
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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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VW Touran
The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
VW Touran
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31000 - 48000 £
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Price
35400 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
136 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4527 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1668 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
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Max trunk capacity
1980 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
590 - 601 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
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Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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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.