The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 214d Gran Tourer (15 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 29,300

€ 26,800

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 214d Gran Tourer is 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
63.3
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
63.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
179.4
105.4
173.1
179.4 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.66 %

General
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
F46
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 214d Gran 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 Gran Tourer
94 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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35.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
35.06 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
813 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
813 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125 kWh
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












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