The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)

€ 29,200
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 32,600
 VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..) VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 Gran Tourer is 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.3 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
109.7
178.2
179.4 in
Length
178.2 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F46
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.19 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
644 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
621 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft