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Hyundai Tucson vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Hyundai Tucson vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers slightly more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 12 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 2 Series Active Tourer offers moderately more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is very slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a narrow overall lead 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 £31,500
2 Series Active Tourer

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 km
Hyundai Tucson
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.

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Hyundai Tucson
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BMW
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