The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,900
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 24,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218i Active Tourer is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
105.1
171.3
170.9 in
Length
171.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft