The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 30,900
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
65.9
70.6
81.9
61.2
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
105.4
173.1
105.1
170.9
173.1 in
Length
170.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.14 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
32.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32.98 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
828 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
828 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
