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BMW 220d Active Tourer
Hatchback · Diesel · FWD
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Kia Forte5
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 220d Active Tourer
Car A
BMW 220d Active Tourer
The BMW 220d Active Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with diesel efficiency, making it good value in its segment for growing families and commuters. Its 470-liter trunk and brisk 7.8 s 0–100 km/h performance balance everyday usability with confident pace.
5 seatsHatchbackDiesel5-star safety4.9 L/100km
Kia Forte5
Car B
Kia Forte5
The Kia Forte5 blends family-ready space with brisk, efficient performance at a price that reads as good value in its segment. It suits growing families and city commuters who want capability without excess cost.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety204 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 66 / 77
City 61 / 61
Budget / value 66 / 70
Road trip 43 / 50
Performance 31 / 32
Cargo 26 / 42
Practical 55 / 61
Premium 45 / 23
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 220d Active Tourer · Orange = Kia Forte5

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 220d Active Tourer Kia Forte5
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Pros & cons

BMW 220d Active Tourer

  • Efficient for its class at 4.9 L/100 km, ideal for commuters and longer trips
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 470-liter trunk for family duties
  • Strong torque and 7.8 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes
  • Price around 35,000 offers good value in its segment

Kia Forte5

  • Expansive 754 L cargo space for family gear and weekly shops
  • 204 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s for confident merges and passes
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km to help manage fuel spend
  • Priced at 23,990, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick BMW 220d Active Tourer if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 220d Active Tourer uses 4.9 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Forte5 if…
More power
Kia Forte5 puts out 204 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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