The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 28,700
€ 28,900
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 slightly. The BMW 218i Active Tourer is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
61.2
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
61.2 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
170.9
105.4
173.1
170.9 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.07 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.98 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
32.98 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
