The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 27,600
€ 35,200
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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
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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.28 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
621 mi
BMW 218d 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
