The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 36,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
171.3
105.1
170.9
171.3 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.22 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
23.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
23.85 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
