The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 37,300

€ 27,600
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 1.6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1578
1807
2050
1555
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1555 mm
2670
4338
2670
4354
4338 mm
Length
4354 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1383 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
232 kg
14.37 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active 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 Active Tourer
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
350 NM
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
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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11.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
11.24 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
598 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
704 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
468 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L