The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 28,000

€ 24,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 214d Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
61.2
70.9
80.2
62.1
71.1
80.7
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
61.2 in
Height
62.1 in
105.1
170.9
105.1
170.8
170.9 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %

General
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 214d Active Tourer
33.43 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 214d Active Tourer
834 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
74 kWh
BMW 214d Active Tourer
78.2 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft