The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,700

€ 29,300

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI 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
171.4
105.1
171.3
171.4 in
Length
171.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.14 %

General
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
221 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
284 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
17.31 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
102 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
9.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
972 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
972 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
43.6 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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
43.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
100 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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