The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 32,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 24,200
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 218d Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
170.9 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft