The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 40,500
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 225i Active Tourer
€ 22,300
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 225i Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
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 xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
170.9 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.46 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.32 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225i Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft