The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17)
€ 39,200

€ 23,200

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 iPerformance Active Tourer is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
170.8
170.9 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3825 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
917 lb
23.97 %

General
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
221 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
284 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
17.31 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
118 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
118 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
9.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1118 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
1118 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
37.8 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).
89 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
37.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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