The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 38,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 15.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1674
1794
2081
1608
1800
2038
1794 mm
Width
1800 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1674 mm
Height
1608 mm
2678
4397
2780
4556
4397 mm
Length
4556 mm
2678 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1697 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
4.83 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1T
Generation
F46
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran Tourer
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
330 NM
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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11.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.47 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran 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
60 mpg
( 67 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
67 MPGe
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
10 kg
city
53 mpg
6.1 kg
motorway
No data
24 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
318 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
592 L
Boot Capacity
645 L
1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1905 L
