Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dvsVolkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touran II

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    834 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218dVolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
93.0s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
54.6s
Calculated
58.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,036km644mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,527mm178in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,659mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
468L
834L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,980L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
58L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dVolkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218dVolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
54.6 s
58.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
1,403 kg
3,093 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
209 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d8.9 s
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI8.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI: 1.3 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,186 km
737 mi
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
1,036 km
644 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
209 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
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
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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
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
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
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
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218dVolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
1,036 km
644 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dVolkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 366 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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