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BMW 2 Series vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Kia Sportage?

BMW 2 Series vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Sportage

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 significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers significantly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is barely lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more boot space – 587 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries visibly more – 580 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series comes out modestly ahead 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
Kia Sportage

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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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BMW 2 Series
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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