The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 38,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 20.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1578
1807
2050
1608
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1608 mm
2670
4351
2780
4556
4351 mm
Length
4556 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg

Weight Difference:
280 kg
17.34 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
175 NM
330 NM
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
15.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
15.89 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
58 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
634 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
634 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
645 L












1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1905 L