The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 38,000

€ 35,300

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
63.3
70.9
80.2
65.3
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.3 in
Height
65.3 in
109.4
179.4
109.7
178.2
179.4 in
Length
178.2 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
F46
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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 Gran Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
24.05 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
674 mi
Range
751 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
674 mi
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft