The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 39,200
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
65.9
70.6
81.9
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.6 in
Width
70.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.9 in
Height
61.2 in
105.4
173.1
105.1
170.9
173.1 in
Length
170.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
221 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active 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
118 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
118 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
21.3 lb
city
No data
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
324 mi
Range
1118 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
1118 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active 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).
37.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
