The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 41,100
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 225i Active Tourer
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 41,100
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 slightly. The BMW 225i Active Tourer is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61.2
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
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
61.2 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
171.4 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.74 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 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 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
21.3 lb
No data
highway
13.5 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
495 mi
Range
324 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft