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BMW 2 Series vs Audi Q2 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 24,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Audi Q2?

BMW 2 Series vs Audi Q2: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • considerably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Audi Q2

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

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.

Audi Q2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q2 uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Q2

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q2 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi Q2 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q2 is a bit lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q2 offers marginally more boot space – 405 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q2 carries visibly more – 510 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series 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.

from £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Audi Q2

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Audi Q2

The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.

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BMW 2 Series
Audi Q2

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
24,900 - 43,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
127 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
Length
4,537 mm
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,794 - 1,802 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
450 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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