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BMW X2 vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or Renault Austral?

BMW X2 vs Renault Austral: Key differences

BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

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

X2

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Austral is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the BMW X2 costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 uses 4.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Austral

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X2 offers markedly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X2 is a bit faster – reaching 213 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X2 delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

X2

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is very slightly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,645 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X2 offers very slightly more boot space – 560 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 266 L more than the BMW X2.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X2 carries barely more – 510 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X2 is clearly superior overall 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 £41,200
X2

BMW X2

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
BMW X2
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X2

The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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BMW X2
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,200 - 59,600 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 174 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,554 mm
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,400 - 1,470 L
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
495 - 510 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
207 - 213 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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