The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 23,200
€ 30,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218i 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 218i Gran Tourer
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.77 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.73 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
661 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
566 mi
BMW 218i 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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
