The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (18 - ..)

€ 25,100
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 34,800
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (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 BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
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
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.61 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer (18 - ..)

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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.26 lb/hp
23.76 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
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
704 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft