The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 38,900
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 30,000
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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 Steptronic (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
105.1
171.3
179.8 in
Length
171.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.72 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F46
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
25.1 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
674 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft