Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225ivsFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
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Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
231hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
48.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
468L
300L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
70L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
48.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
240 hp
179 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo has 9 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
1,704 kg
3,757 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
237 km/h
147 mph
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i6.3 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo8.7 s

Although Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo has more power, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo: 2.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
785 km
488 mi
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
240 hp
179 kW
8.7 s
216 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,747 mm
68.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
231 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,747 mm
68.8 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Is 194 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 168 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 326 km (203 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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