Compare performance (235 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,491 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.
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 clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers significantly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries somewhat more – 505 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a decisive 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.
The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
|
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
82 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
199 - 200 g/km
|
co2
65 - 140 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Coupe
|
Body Type
MPV
|
|
Seats
4
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
2
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
|
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
237 L
|
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
|
|
Length
4,265 mm
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,775 mm
|
Width
1,824 mm
|
|
Height
1,310 mm
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
395 - 404 kg
|
Payload
465 - 505 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
235 HP
|
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
|
|
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
250 Nm
|
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
172 kW
|
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
|
|
Brand
Subaru
|
Brand
BMW
|