The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)

€ 30,500
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,200
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 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 EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 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 EcoFuel
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.03 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
1T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218i 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
43 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
43 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
21.3 lb
city
35 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
324 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
576 mi
BMW 218i 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft