The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,200
€ 29,300
€ 30,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is 8.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
63.3
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
63.3 in
Height
62.1 in
109.4
179.4
105.1
171.3
179.4 in
Length
171.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.39 %
General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
F46
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
23.49 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
576 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Gran Tourer
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
