The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 34,300
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (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
61.2 in
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
173.1 in
Length
170.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.29 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
21.17 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
654 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1338 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft