The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

€ 32,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 35,300
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218d Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.2 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
109.7
178.2
170.9 in
Length
178.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.5 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
F45
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
751 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft