Car comparison

Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSIvsBMW 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 II

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    209 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Largest trunk
    834 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSIBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
92.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
58.6s
Calculated
57.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,659mm65in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
156mm6in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
834L
468L
Max trunk volume
1,980L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
51L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSIBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 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 II1.4 TSIBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
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
58.6 s
57.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 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
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 II1.4 TSI
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,375 kg
3,031 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 II1.4 TSI
209 km/h
130 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI8.9 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d8.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 II 1.4 TSI: 1.5 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 II1.4 TSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
1,000 km
621 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 II1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
209 km/h
130 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
208 km/h
129 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 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 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 II1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.9 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 II1.4 TSI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouran II1.4 TSIBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
834 L
29.5 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSIBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touran II 1.4 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 366 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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