The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 216i Gran Tourer (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 28,600
BMW 216i Gran Tourer (15 - 18) BMW 216i Gran Tourer
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 28,600
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 216i 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 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
63.3
Blueprint BMW 216i Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 216i Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
179.4 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 216i Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.74 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-three gasoline 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
101 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
101 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
133 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
32.2 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
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 216i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
598 mi
Range
324 mi
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
598 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
33.8 kWh
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
100.4 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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