The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.22 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
F45
Generation
5T
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft