The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 30,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 216d Gran Tourer is 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
General
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
114 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
29.11 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
60 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
49 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
720 mi
Range
324 mi
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
720 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
33.8 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
90.4 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
