The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 216d Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 24,200
€ 32,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 216d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 216d 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
171.3
109.4
179.8
171.3 in
Length
179.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.82 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 216d 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
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel 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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
27.76 lb/hp
30.17 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
621 mi
773 mi
BMW 216d 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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


















