The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 30,900
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 34,300
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 30,900
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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 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 Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.79 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft