The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216d Gran Tourer (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 35,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 216d Gran Tourer is 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
63.3
70.9
80.2
65.3
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.3 in
Height
65.3 in
109.4
179.4
109.7
178.2
179.4 in
Length
178.2 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.97 %

General
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
F46
Generation
5T
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 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
114 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
28.91 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
57 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
773 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
773 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
84.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














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