The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 32,600

€ 30,000

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
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 OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.39 %

General
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 216d Active Tourer
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 216d Active Tourer
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
28.43 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 216d Active Tourer
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
754 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 216d Active Tourer
754 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 216d Active Tourer
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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