The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 33,900
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d 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
170.8
109.4
179.4
170.8 in
Length
179.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.89 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
863 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 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
