The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 31,300
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72
82.2
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.3 in
Height
61.2 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
178.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
178.2 in
Length
170.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.26 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
22.01 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
667 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft