The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225xe Active Tourer Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)
€ 39,700

€ 26,300

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 225xe Active Tourer is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI.
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
61.2
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
61.2 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
171.4
105.4
173.1
171.4 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.05 %

General
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
F45
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
221 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
284 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.63 lb/hp
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
17.46 lb/hp
32.63 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
124 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
9.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1177 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
1177 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
36 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
36 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1413 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft