The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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 (18 - 19)
109.4
179.8
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
179.8 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.95 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
F46
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 Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.79 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
24.8 lb/hp
24.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
45 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
610 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
107 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft