The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216i Gran Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,200

€ 24,800

€ 29,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 216i Gran Tourer is 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
179.8
105.1
170.8
179.8 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.69 %

General
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
F46
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
30.42 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
566 mi
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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