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BMW 2 Series vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or VW ID.Polo?

BMW 2 Series vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat 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.

VW ID.Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,261 £.

ID.Polo

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 226 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW ID.Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is marginally lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers somewhat more boot space – 441 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries marginally more – 444 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is slightly 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 £39,700
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
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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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,816 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
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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