The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 38,000

€ 26,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 21.8 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
1608
1800
2038
1578
1807
2050
1800 mm
Width
1807 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1608 mm
Height
1578 mm
2780
4556
2670
4338
4556 mm
Length
4338 mm
2780 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1436 kg
2195 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.08 %

General
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
F46
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
330 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
330 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.3 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
10.91 kg/bhp
13.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
60 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
674 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
674 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
645 L
Boot Capacity
590 L












1905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L