The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 28,000

€ 25,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 214d Active Tourer is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
61.2
70.9
80.2
65.9
70.6
81.9
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
61.2 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
170.9
105.4
173.1
170.9 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.01 %

General
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
94 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
BMW 214d Active Tourer
33.43 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
834 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 214d Active Tourer
834 mi
548 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
BMW 214d Active Tourer
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft