The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19)
€ 29,500
€ 27,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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
171.4
109.7
178.2
171.4 in
Length
178.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.07 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
F45
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGD*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.03 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22.85 lb/hp
30.03 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
546 mi
Range
801 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
801 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
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 SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1303 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
