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BMW X2 vs Renault Arkana

BMW X2

BMW X2

BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.

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Renault Arkana

Renault Arkana

Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.

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Pick this one if…

BMW X2

Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.

Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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Pick this one if…

Renault Arkana

Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.
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Performance

sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

BMW X2 Renault Arkana
Power
192 hp Winner
140 hp
Torque
280 Nm Winner
260 Nm
0–100 km/h
7,4 s Winner
9,8 s
Top speed
227 km/h Winner
200 km/h
Power-to-weight
118,9 hp/t Winner
105,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)
146 g/km
132 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)
6,4 L/100km
5,8 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

BMW X2 Renault Arkana
Boot
470 L
480 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)
1.355 L
1.500 L Winner
Wheelbase
2,67 m
2,72 m Winner
Length
4,36 m
4,57 m
Width
1,82 m
1,82 m
Height
1,51 m
1,58 m
Seats
5
5

Powertrain & tech

BMW X2 Renault Arkana
Platform UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) CMF-B
Drive Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Engine family B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel 1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145
Fuel Petrol · Diesel Petrol · Hybrid
Transmission 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic
Euro standard Euro 6 Euro 6d
LEZ access Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X2
  • Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
  • EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
  • Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
Renault Arkana
  • Infotainment: freezes and lag
  • Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
  • E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Pros

BMW X2
  • Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
  • Coupe-like, stylish design
  • Refined B48 petrol engines
Renault Arkana
  • Striking coupé design
  • Roomy boot (480–513 L)
  • Efficient E-Tech hybrid available

Cons

BMW X2
  • Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
  • Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Renault Arkana
  • Sloping roof limits rear headroom
  • No diesel offered

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Belgian taxes & LEZ

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