The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 35,900
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.05 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.98 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
23.91 lb/hp
32.98 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
48 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
647 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft