The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 30,900
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 24,200
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 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
61.2 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft