The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 33,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.3
70.9
80.2
70.6 in
Width
70.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.3 in
105.4
173.1
109.4
179.4
173.1 in
Length
179.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.91 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
108 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
669 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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38.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
38.12 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
731 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1391 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
