The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 30,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i 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 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.62 %
General
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
591 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
576 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
