The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 34,500
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.69 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F45
Generation
5T
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 SCR BMT
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
784 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft