The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 34,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.3
70.9
80.2
65.9
70.6
81.9
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
179.4
105.4
173.1
179.4 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.13 %
General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
23.91 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
54 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
647 mi
Range
324 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
647 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
33.8 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
100.7 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
