BMW X2 vs Volvo XC40 – Differences & prices compared

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

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

Volvo XC40 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the BMW X2 costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 manages with 4.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 2 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 X2 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X2 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X2 pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the BMW X2 is barely noticeable lighter – 1645 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X2 offers to a small extent more room – 560 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X2 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1470 L, which is about 142 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 slight takes the win – 532 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X2 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X2 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.