BMW X2 vs Renault Koleos
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size 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 Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Best engine: The 1.7 Blue dCi (diesel) or 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive.
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Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| BMW X2 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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150 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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11,8 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
|
194 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
|
92,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
Winner
|
458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) |
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 Koleos
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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