The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,300
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
€ 29,300
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 20.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1578
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
1807
2050
1608
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1608 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
2670
4351
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
2780
4556
4351 mm
Length
4556 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.68 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
330 NM
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

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

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
9.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
9.59 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
55 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
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)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
645 L
1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1905 L