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Volkswagen Touran I · Facelift 2010 2.0 TDIvsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Touran I · Facelift 2010

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2013-2015
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    695 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    94/100

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDIBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,598kg3,523lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
90.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
48.2s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,053km654mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,397mm173in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,794mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
695L
468L
Max trunk volume
1,989L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
51L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDIBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDIBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.2 s
54.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI has 27 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,410 kg
3,109 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI8.2 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
1,053 km
654 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
214 km/h
133 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,397 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20102.0 TDIBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,397 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Range score
1,053 km
654 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
695 L
24.5 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDIBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2010 2.0 TDI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 227 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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