BMW 2 Series vs VW Taigo – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 Taigo has a strongly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the BMW 2 Series costs 39200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series manages with 4.90 L and is therefore hardly any more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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 has a markedly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series performs clearly better – reaching 302 km/h, while the VW Taigo tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series pulls strongly stronger with 650 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

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

Seats: VW Taigo offers a touch more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the VW Taigo is noticeably lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1560 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers slightly more room – 440 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Taigo slightly takes the win – 457 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW 2 Series proves to be leaves its rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 2 Series is the better all-rounder in this comparison.