The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 35,500
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 Touran 1.8 TSI BMT is 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
72
82.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
72 in
Width
70.6 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
109.7
178.2
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
178.2 in
Length
173.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
9.89 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5T
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
5 MPGe
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
32 mpg
city
21.3 lb
44 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
591 mi
Range
324 mi
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
324 mi
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
33.8 kWh
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft