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Subaru BRZ vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

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?

Subaru BRZ vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly lighter
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Subaru BRZ
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Subaru BRZ

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.

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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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Subaru BRZ
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs 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
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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
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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
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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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
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