The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216d Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
€ 34,500

€ 32,100

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
179.8
105.4
173.1
179.8 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.9 %

General
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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30.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
30.55 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
( 64 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
16.7 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
64 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
22 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
773 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
773 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
34.4 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
84.3 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












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