Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dvsVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

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

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2020-2026

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    106 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218dVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,425kg3,142lb
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
93.2s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
54.6s
Calculated
59.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,527mm178in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,786mm110in
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
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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 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 II1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218dVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
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
59.0 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
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 II1.5 TSI ACT
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 II1.5 TSI ACT
1,425 kg
3,142 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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 II1.5 TSI ACT
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
1,018 km
632 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
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 II1.5 TSI ACT
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
1,674 mm
65.9 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218dVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
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
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
1,018 km
632 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
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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
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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