The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 30,800
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 31,300
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 Gran Tourer is 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
178.2
179.8 in
Length
178.2 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.88 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
566 mi
667 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft