The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 28,900
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 28,300
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.12 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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
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
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

Performance

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1418 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft