BMW X2 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable 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 Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW X2 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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140 hp
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| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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9,6 s
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| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
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205 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
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100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
|
472 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.478 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
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2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d 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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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