The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 34,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.1 in
Height
61.2 in
105.1
171.3
105.1
170.9
171.3 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.31 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
35.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
35.04 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
634 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Active 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
