The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
€ 34,300

€ 29,200

€ 34,300
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 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
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.3
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
105.4
173.1
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 218i Gran Tourer
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.86 %

General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
168 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
21.17 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
654 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
654 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1338 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