The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 26,700

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62.1
71.1
80.7
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
62.1 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
171.3
105.4
173.1
171.3 in
Length
173.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.67 %

General
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
AUV
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.73 lb/hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
32.73 lb/hp
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
51 mpg
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
810 mi
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
810 mi
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft