The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 38,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 21.8 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1578
1807
2050
1608
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1608 mm
2670
4338
2780
4556
4338 mm
Length
4556 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1362 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg

Weight Difference:
253 kg
15.67 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
330 NM
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
11.07 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
565 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
565 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
645 L












1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1905 L