The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 34,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 33,600
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 xDrive (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
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 xDrive (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
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
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.83 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
F45
Generation
5T
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 manual 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
801 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
801 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft