The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,600
BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 216d Active Tourer
€ 28,300
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 216d Active Tourer is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
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 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
105.1
171.3
170.9 in
Length
171.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 216d Active Tourer
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 216d Active Tourer
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
28.43 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 216d Active Tourer
56 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 216d Active Tourer
754 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 216d Active Tourer
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft