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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
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Price
24,900 - 43,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
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co2
127 - 183 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
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Curb weight
1,330 - 1,610 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
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Length
4,537 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
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Width
1,794 - 1,802 mm
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Height
1,390 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
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Payload
450 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 530 HP
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Power HP
116 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
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Max Speed
237 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
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Power kW
85 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Audi
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