The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 214d Gran Tourer (15 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 29,300

€ 20,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 214d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.3
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.1 in
Height
63.3 in
105.1
171.3
109.4
179.4
171.3 in
Length
179.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.71 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
84 hp
94 hp
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 214d Gran Tourer
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35.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
35.04 lb/hp
35.06 lb/hp
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
813 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
634 mi
813 mi
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 214d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












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