The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 32,100
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
179.4 in
Length
173.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.28 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F46
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.68 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
598 mi
Range
324 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
598 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
33.8 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
100.4 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft