The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 38,500
BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 225i Active Tourer
€ 20,500
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 225i Active Tourer is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
71.1
80.7
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
61.2 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
105.1
171.3
170.9 in
Length
171.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

 REPLAY
14.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
14.55 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
546 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft