The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 29,300
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
171.4
105.1
171.3
171.4 in
Length
171.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.73 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.33 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
