The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 34,300
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.29 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1338 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft