The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,500
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 31,700
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.46 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.5 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22.85 lb/hp
31.5 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
784 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft