The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 22,300
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
€ 32,100
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
105.1
171.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 218i Gran Tourer
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.67 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
27.35 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
621 mi
598 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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