The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 28,900

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.1 in
Height
61.2 in
105.1
171.3
105.1
170.9
171.3 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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