The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 34,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 32,800
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
105.4
173.1
170.9 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.93 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
717 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
107 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft