The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 32,100
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 29,300
 VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
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 8.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
F46
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.68 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
598 mi
723 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft