The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 23,200
€ 36,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d 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
170.8
109.4
179.8
170.8 in
Length
179.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
763 lb
20.79 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.73 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
661 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
610 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
89 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
