The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,200
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
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 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
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 218i Gran Tourer
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.92 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218i 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