The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 35,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218i Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.2
70.9
80.2
65.3
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.2 in
Height
65.3 in
105.1
170.9
109.7
178.2
170.9 in
Length
178.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.18 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
F45
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
