The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

€ 32,900
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 25,100
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 DKG (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
105.1
170.8
179.8 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.46 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
F46
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 Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.28 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
587 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
89 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft