The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

€ 34,000
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,900
 BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Active Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
173.1 in
Length
170.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.24 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218i 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
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
21.3 lb
city
37 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
324 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft