The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. BMW 216d Active Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 32,600
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 216d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d 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
170.8
105.1
170.9
170.8 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d Active Tourer
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d Active Tourer
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 216d Active Tourer
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
28.43 lb/hp
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 216d Active Tourer
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
863 mi
Range
754 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
754 mi
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
74 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 216d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 216d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
