Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225ivsVolkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touran II

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,208 km
    751 mi
  • Largest trunk
    834 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iVolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
850km528mi
Calculated
1,208km751mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,527mm178in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,659mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
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
139g/km
125g/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) 225iVolkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iVolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
42.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i has 41 hp more than Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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)225i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
1,540 kg
3,395 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)225i
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 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)225i6.6 s
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI: 1.6 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)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 1.2 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)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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)225i
850 km
528 mi
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
1,208 km
751 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 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)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i 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)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.2 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)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iVolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
850 km
528 mi
1,208 km
751 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iVolkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Touran II 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 358 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 366 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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