The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

€ 35,300
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 32,700
 VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
105.1
170.8
171.4 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
675 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft