The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 38,000

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 SCR BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
65.3
72
82.2
63.3
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.3 in
Height
63.3 in
109.7
178.2
109.4
179.4
178.2 in
Length
179.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.72 %

General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CRK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
31.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
31.42 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
53 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
819 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
819 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft














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