The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 26,800
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 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 1.4 TSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.54 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft