Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218ivsVolkswagen 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 (U06)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Touran II

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    100 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    834 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
136hp101kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
94.9s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
95.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
51.0s
Calculated
60.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,527mm178in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
834L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,980L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
58L
CO2 emissions-
130g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 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 (U06)218i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 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 (U06)218iVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.0 s
60.1 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 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 (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i and Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
230 Nm
170 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 (U06)218i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
1,505 kg
3,318 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 (U06)218i
214 km/h
133 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i9.0 s
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 0.1 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 (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 1.1 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 (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
662 km
411 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 (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.0 s
214 km/h
133 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 (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 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 (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT 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 (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.0 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 (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 (U06)218iVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
136 hp
101 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 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
662 km
411 mi
1,018 km
632 mi
CO2 score
-
130 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 (U06) 218iVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 356 km (221 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 364 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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