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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 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
63.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
109.4
179.4
170.8 in
Length
179.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.82 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
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

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
23.91 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft