The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 34,000
€ 35,300
€ 34,000
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 VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
65.9
70.6
81.9
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.6 in
Width
70.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.9 in
Height
61.2 in
105.4
173.1
105.1
171.4
173.1 in
Length
171.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.78 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 61 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.)
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
61 MPGe
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.3 lb
city
49 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
324 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
