The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 27,000
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 38,900
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

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 OPF ACT is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (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 OPF ACT (18 - 20)
105.1
171.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
171.3 in
Length
179.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.79 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

 REPLAY
23.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.85 lb/hp
25.1 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
674 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft