The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 32,400
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.73 %
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 dual clutch 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
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.88 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
566 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1360 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
