The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 29,500
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
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 1.7 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
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 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 (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
105.4
173.1
171.4 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.1 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 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

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.98 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22.85 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
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1113 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