The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 39,700

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i 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
171.4
171.3 in
Length
171.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.6 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i Active Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 225i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
519 mi
BMW 225i 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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