BMW X2 vs Renault Austral
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
First car
Second car
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 Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
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Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid
| BMW X2 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
|
200 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
280 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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8,4 s
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| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
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175 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
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128,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
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108 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
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4,7 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
Winner
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430 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.525 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
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2,67 m
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,51 m
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| Width |
1,82 m
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1,83 m
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| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,62 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) | CMF-CD3 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| 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 Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- 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 Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Cons
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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