The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20)
€ 38,500

€ 27,000

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
61.2
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
61.2 in
Height
62.1 in
105.1
170.9
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.85 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
14.55 lb/hp
23.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
546 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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 225i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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