The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216i Gran Tourer (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 26,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 216i Gran Tourer is 8.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
63.3
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
63.3 in
Height
62.1 in
109.4
179.4
105.1
171.3
179.4 in
Length
171.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.09 %
General
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
F46
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline 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
101 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
101 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.85 lb/hp
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
32.2 lb/hp
23.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
598 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
