The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 216d Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
€ 30,500

€ 34,500

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 216d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d 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
179.8
173.1 in
Length
179.8 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.61 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
1T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.55 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
30.55 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg
( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
64 MPGe
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
21.3 lb
city
52 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
324 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
773 mi
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft