The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 26,800
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 TSI is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 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
63.3 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
173.1 in
Length
179.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.23 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
24.54 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft