The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 26,700
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
63.3
70.9
80.2
65.9
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
109.4
179.8
105.4
173.1
179.8 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.17 %
General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.73 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.88 lb/hp
32.73 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
810 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
566 mi
810 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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).
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 Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
