The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. BMW 214d Gran Tourer (15 - 16)
€ 34,300

€ 29,300

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 214d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.3
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
105.4
173.1
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 214d Gran Tourer
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.6 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 214d 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
168 hp
94 hp
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 214d Gran Tourer
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.06 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
20.57 lb/hp
35.06 lb/hp
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
813 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
813 mi
BMW 214d 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 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