The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 28,300
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 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 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
105.1
171.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
171.3 in
Length
179.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.33 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft