The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 20,500

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.12 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
737 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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).
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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