The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 33,200
€ 28,700
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 218d Active Tourer is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61.2
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
61.2 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
171.4
105.4
173.1
171.4 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.13 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.72 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active 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
16.7 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 218d Active Tourer
60 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
45 mpg
city
22 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
720 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
720 mi
318 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).
34.4 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
90.4 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
