The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

€ 30,800
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 35,300
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.73 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.88 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
751 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
566 mi
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft