The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 23,800
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) VW Touran 1.6 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
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 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
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 1.6 TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.34 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
89 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

669 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.12 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
38.12 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1391 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft