The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

€ 36,200
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
 BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
70.6
81.9
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 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 (13 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 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 218i Active Tourer
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.71 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

General

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
1T
Generation
F45
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 Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
175 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Performance

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
20.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
20.19 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
632 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft