The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
€ 28,900
€ 25,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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
170.9
105.1
170.8
170.9 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
723 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
