The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)

€ 32,400
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 33,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
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 DSG (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
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
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.87 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
25.61 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
654 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1360 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft