The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
€ 35,900
€ 23,800
€ 35,900
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 considerably. The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.13 %
General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
669 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.12 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
23.91 lb/hp
38.12 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
647 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1391 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
