The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 32,600

€ 26,400

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 216d 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 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.31 %

General
BMW 216d 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 216d 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 216d Active Tourer
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
28.43 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 216d Active Tourer
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
754 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 216d Active Tourer
754 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 216d Active Tourer
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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