The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 31,300
€ 29,500
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
65.3
72
82.2
61.2
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
109.7
178.2
105.1
171.4
178.2 in
Length
171.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.25 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
22.01 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
667 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
667 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
