The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225xe Active Tourer Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 39,700

€ 26,800

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 225xe Active Tourer is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
171.4
105.1
170.8
171.4 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
688 lb
17.83 %

General
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
221 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
284 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
17.46 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
124 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
9.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1177 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
1177 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
36 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
36 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft