The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15)

€ 38,000
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 26,700
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 Steptronic (16 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 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 Steptronic (16 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
810 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
674 mi
810 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft