Compare performance (530 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (39200 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or VW Touran?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Touran has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3176 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series manages with 4.90 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
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 has a convincingly 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 convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series pulls convincingly stronger with 650 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: VW Touran offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, VW Touran is barely noticeable lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1560 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 444 L.
When it comes to payload, VW Touran noticeable takes the win – 601 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.
The BMW 2 Series is decisively 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.
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 VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.
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Price
39200 - 98600 £
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Price
36000 - 45300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
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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
136 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
51 - 52 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
MPV
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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
1560 - 1830 kg
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Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
4537 - 4548 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1838 - 1887 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1390 - 1404 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
590 - 601 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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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
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Power HP
156 - 530 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
237 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.