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Toyota Prius vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Toyota Prius vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • markedly 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

Prius

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,920 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 4 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

2 Series Active Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Prius

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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more boot space – 470 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries clearly more – 505 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is far ahead overall 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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