The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)

€ 34,300
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 35,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 xDrive (16 - 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 xDrive (16 - 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
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.37 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
647 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft