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BMW 2 Series vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Toyota Yaris Cross?

BMW 2 Series vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Yaris Cross

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris Cross is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,994 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross uses 4.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Yaris Cross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is visibly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers barely more boot space – 397 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,700
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
Toyota Yaris Cross

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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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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross blends the maneuverability of a small hatch with the higher driving position and practicality of a crossover, wrapped in Toyota's dependable build quality. It suits urban buyers who need easy parking, flexible cargo space and a comfortable, economical daily driver.

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BMW 2 Series
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
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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
Payload
485 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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