The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 32,900

€ 31,200

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 23 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
1608
1800
2038
1578
1807
2050
1800 mm
Width
1807 mm
2038 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1608 mm
Height
1578 mm
2780
4568
2670
4338
4568 mm
Length
4338 mm
2780 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1492 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.84 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
F46
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
220 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
11.01 kg/bhp
10.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
587 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
587 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
645 L
Boot Capacity
590 L












1905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L