The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 216d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 30,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 216d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.1 in
Height
61.2 in
105.1
170.8
105.1
170.9
170.8 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
114 hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 216d Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
34.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
34.64 lb/hp
27.85 lb/hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 216d Active Tourer
38 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
792 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
792 mi
BMW 216d Active 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 216d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft














