The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)

€ 32,800
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,200
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.6
81.9
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
70.9
80.2
70.6 in
Width
70.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.3 in
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
109.4
179.4
173.1 in
Length
179.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.29 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)

General

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
1T
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
25.61 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
717 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
107 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft