The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 24,600
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.76 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
46 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
621 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
74 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
