The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 216i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 29,200

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 216i Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.3
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
105.1
171.3
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 216i Gran Tourer
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.69 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
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 216i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
108 hp
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 216i Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
586 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
586 mi
566 mi
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 216i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












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