The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 26,300

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
63.3
70.9
80.2
65.3
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
109.4
179.8
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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.86 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
F46
Generation
5T
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 SCR BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CRK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.42 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.88 lb/hp
31.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
566 mi
Range
819 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
566 mi
819 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft