The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 35,200
€ 20,500
€ 35,200
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
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 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
171.4
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.23 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.64 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.76 lb/hp
34.64 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
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
621 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
104.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
