The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 28,700
€ 35,200
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 4.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 11.9 cm taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1674
1794
2081
1555
1800
2038
1794 mm
Width
1800 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1674 mm
Height
1555 mm
2678
4397
2670
4354
4397 mm
Length
4354 mm
2678 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1697 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.01 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
350 NM
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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11.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.47 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
7.6 kg✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 62 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
62 MPGe
BMW 218d Active Tourer
10 kg
city
47 mpg
6.1 kg
motorway
No data
24 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
318 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
621 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
592 L
Boot Capacity
468 L











1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L



















