The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)

€ 30,200
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.3 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
179.4 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.89 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
F46
Generation
1T
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 Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.49 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
576 mi
703 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1347 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft