The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 32,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d 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 218d Active Tourer
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.57 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
16.7 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
55 mpg
( 61 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
61 MPGe
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22 lb
city
49 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
318 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
34.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
