The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Gran Turismo Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 68,900
€ 35,300
€ 68,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 640i Gran Turismo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
60.6
74.9
85
57.1
73.7
83.7
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.6 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
200.4
111.7
191.4
200.4 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
752 lb
18.49 %
General
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
G32
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
335 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
12.14 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
595 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
595 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 640i Gran Turismo
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft
