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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223ivsVolkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

223i

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    415 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
96.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
959km596mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,746mm69in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
415L
300L
Max trunk volume
1,405L
2,297L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
45L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223iVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i5,000-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
38.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI has 16 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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)223i
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
1,715 kg
3,781 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)223i
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
226 km/h
140 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)223i7.0 s
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI has more power, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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)223i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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)223i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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)223i
682 km
424 mi
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
959 km
596 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
7.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 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)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,746 mm
68.7 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)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i 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)223i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 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)223i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,746 mm
68.7 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
959 km
596 mi
Trunk score
415 L
14.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) 223iVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 277 km (172 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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