The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 34,700
![BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F45.png)
€ 30,000
![VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/VW_Golf_Sportsvan_AUV-17.webp)
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 0.9 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1555
1800
2038
1578
1807
2050
1800 mm
Width
1807 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1555 mm
Height
1578 mm
2670
4342
2670
4351
4342 mm
Length
4351 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
![BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F45.png)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.79 %
![VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_Sportsvan_AUV-17.png)
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F45
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
330 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
330 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/VW_Golf_Sportsvan_AUV-17.png)
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
10.41 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
674 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
468 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
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1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L