The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,000
BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16) BMW 214d Active Tourer
€ 24,800
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
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 BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 214d Active Tourer (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 214d Active Tourer
94 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 214d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
BMW 214d Active Tourer
33.43 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 214d Active Tourer
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 214d Active Tourer
834 mi
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 214d Active Tourer
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 214d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft