The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)

€ 32,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 22,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218d 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 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)
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 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.3
170.9 in
Length
171.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft