The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 28,200

€ 37,300

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
65.3
72
82.2
61.2
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.3 in
Height
61.2 in
109.7
178.2
105.1
171.4
178.2 in
Length
171.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %

General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active 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 Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218d Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
31.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
31.84 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
858 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
858 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft













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