The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 39,700
 BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) BMW 225i Active Tourer
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
61.2
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 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
61.2 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)
105.1
171.4
173.1 in
Length
171.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.01 %
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i 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
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
39 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
22 lb
city
31 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
No data
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
318 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
519 mi
BMW 225i 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft