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BMW X2 vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,700 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or SEAT Ibiza?

BMW X2 vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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SEAT Ibiza

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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

X2

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Ibiza is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the BMW X2 costs 41,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the SEAT Ibiza with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Ibiza

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 X2 offers significantly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X2 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X2 delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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, SEAT Ibiza is significantly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,645 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X2 offers visibly more boot space – 560 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries only slightly more – 522 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X2 is clearly ahead 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 £41,700
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
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Reviews BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Jan
16 Dec 2025, 13:42:31

Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Mateusz
13 Jun 2026, 16:32:31

The pros are the dynamics, the body lines, the style, and the build quality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,700 - 59,600 £
Price
16,800 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 174 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 510 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the BMW X2 have?

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

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