The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 225xe Active Tourer Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,300

€ 39,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 225xe Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe 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
171.4
170.8 in
Length
171.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
939 lb
24.34 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe Active Tourer
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27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
27.03 lb/hp
17.46 lb/hp
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
124 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
124 mpg
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
37 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
598 mi
Range
1177 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
598 mi
1177 mi
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
36 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
36 kWh
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft










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