The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 35,900
€ 28,300
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 1.5 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
71.1
80.7
63.3
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
105.1
171.3
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
3538 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.15 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
23.91 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
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
647 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).
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 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1257 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
