The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 35,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
65.9
70.6
81.9
65.3
72
82.2
70.6 in
Width
72 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.3 in
105.4
173.1
109.7
178.2
173.1 in
Length
178.2 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.19 %

General
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
1T
Generation
5T
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
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
178 hp
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Touran 1.8 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
39 mpg
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
39 mpg
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
22 lb
city
32 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
44 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
318 mi
Range
591 mi
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
591 mi
Touran 1.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














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