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SEAT Ateca vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

SEAT Ateca vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially 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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Ateca is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 2 Series Active Tourer offers substantially more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm more.

Ateca

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, SEAT Ateca is a bit lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers only slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries only slightly more – 525 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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
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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Reviews SEAT Ateca

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Stefan
10 Jun 2026, 12:17:28

The Seat Ateca is a very affordable SUV with excellent handling and plenty of space for the whole family. A companion that can do it all and is equally suited to everyday use as to long trips fully loaded. A very good choice for the active family that needs a car that fits most needs.

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Nico
20 May 2026, 12:31:33

+ Great, firm seats, large boot for such a compact car, good fuel economy, lots of interior space, uncomplicated controls, very agile and safe handling, good build quality, very good steering, good braking performance, relatively small turning circle
- Very poor voice control and navigation, cockpit display too small with very small fonts and symbols, steering wheel too thin, seats too flat despite electric adjustment, poor engine soundproofing, tank far too small, complicated maintenance (oil change appalling), undersized rear brake, fuel filler on the wrong side, sound almost without bass (Beats)

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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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Reviews BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Reucherand
16 May 2026, 19:45:01

Mild hybrid in terms of mileage. It’s an excellent car. Smooth, quiet, pleasant to drive. Petrol consumption 2.9 L/100 km. Powerful — lets you overtake quickly without taking risks. One notable drawback: the navigation isn’t as accurate as Waze and takes a long time to search for addresses.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 144 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
516 - 525 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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