Compare the2022 Hyundai VelosterVS 2022 BMW 2 Series

The Veloster’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Veloster and the 2 Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, with its optional vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, with its optional vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Acceptable” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Veloster the rating of “Top Pick” for 2021, a rating granted to only 121 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The 2 Series has not been tested, yet.

The Veloster comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The 2 Series’ 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Veloster 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than BMW covers the 2 Series. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the 2 Series ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 2 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Veloster’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Veloster first among compact sporty cars in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The 2 Series isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai 10th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 23 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 18th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai 7th in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 10th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 6 places higher in reliability than BMW.

The Veloster’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 20 more horsepower (275 vs. 255) than the 230i’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Hyundai Veloster uses regular unleaded gasoline. The 2 Series requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Veloster offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The Veloster offers an optional sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The 2 Series doesn’t offer an SMG.

For better traction, the Veloster has larger tires than the 2 Series (235/35R19 vs. 225/45R18). The Veloster N’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 2 Series (235/35R19 vs. 225/40R19).

The Veloster’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 230i’s standard 45 series tires. The Veloster’s tires are lower profile than the 2 Series’ optional 40 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Veloster has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the 230i.

The Hyundai Veloster may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 600 pounds less than the BMW 2 Series.

The Veloster is 11.1 inches shorter than the 230i, making the Veloster easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Veloster has .8 inches more front legroom, .1 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 1.9 inches more rear legroom and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the 2 Series.

The Veloster has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the 2 Series Coupe (19.9 vs. 10 cubic feet).

The Veloster’s standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children in the rear seat from operating them, but the driver can still raise and lower all of them with the lock engaged. BMW does not offer a locking feature on the 2 Series’ standard power windows.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Veloster has a standard rear wiper. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Veloster has standard extendable sun visors. The 2 Series doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Veloster N was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2019. The 2 Series hasn’t been picked since 2015.