The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 34,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.29 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1338 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
