The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
1807
2050
1608
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1608 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
2670
4338
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
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
1383 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2175 kg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
222 kg
13.83 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
11.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
11.24 kg/bhp
10.84 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
647 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
645 L
1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1905 L