The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 32,700
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d 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
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.88 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Active 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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33.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
33.01 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
39 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
731 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1418 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
