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VW Polo vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

VW Polo vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

VW Polo

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,099 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers moderately more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers somewhat more boot space – 430 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
VW Polo
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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VW Polo
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
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