The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 28,700

€ 27,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
65.9
70.6
81.9
62.1
71.1
80.7
70.6 in
Width
71.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.9 in
Height
62.1 in
105.4
173.1
105.1
170.8
173.1 in
Length
170.8 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
18.5 %

General
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
1T
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
123 hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.79 lb/hp
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
24.79 lb/hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
45 mpg
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
45 mpg
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
22 lb
city
38 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
51 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
318 mi
Range
598 mi
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
598 mi
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft