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Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACTvsBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d

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

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Volkswagen Touran II

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2020-2026
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    209 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    834 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACTBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
59.0s
Calculated
70.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,018km632mi
Calculated
981km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
156mm6in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
834L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,980L
1,905L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
51L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACTBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACTBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)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
59.0 s
70.3 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)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 II1.5 TSI ACT
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
209 km/h
130 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
205 km/h
127 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d and Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.5 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
1,018 km
632 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
981 km
609 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
209 km/h
130 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
205 km/h
127 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 II1.5 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
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 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
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
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 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 II1.5 TSI ACT
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.9 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 II1.5 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
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACTBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)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
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
1,018 km
632 mi
981 km
609 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
834 L
29.5 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACTBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 189 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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