The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,300
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (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
61.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
170.8 in
Length
171.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.67 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.41 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
565 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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