The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. Mazda 5 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 34,000

€ 20,700

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mazda 5 1.8.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 5 1.8
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.6
68.9
76.8
70.6 in
Width
68.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
65.9 in
Height
63.6 in
105.4
173.1
108.3
180.5
173.1 in
Length
180.5 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 5 1.8
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.03 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 5 1.8
1T
Generation
CW
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
Mazda 5 1.8
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 5 1.8
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 5 1.8
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 5 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 5 1.8
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.68 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
28.68 lb/hp
Mazda 5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 5 1.8
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
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
33 mpg
Mazda 5 1.8
21.3 lb
city
25 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
39 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
324 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
518 mi
Mazda 5 1.8
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mazda 5 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 5 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft