The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 40,500
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 225i Active Tourer
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 225i Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
70.9
80.2
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
72
82.2
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.2 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
109.7
178.2
170.9 in
Length
178.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.78 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
F45
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.32 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft