The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 35,900
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 26,800
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is 8.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.1
80.7
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.3 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
105.1
170.8
179.4 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.4 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
F46
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
23.91 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
48 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
647 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft