BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Touran engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.67 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 227 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 84 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`220 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`603 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 617 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Touran scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Touran scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6000 | |
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