The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,200
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 218i Gran Tourer is 8.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
105.1
170.8
179.4 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
F46
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.19 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
621 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft