The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 28,300
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.45 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
