The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 24,600

€ 34,800

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 23 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1578
1807
2050
1608
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1608 mm
2670
4338
2780
4568
4338 mm
Length
4568 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2165 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.03 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
13.29 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
69 mpg
city
54 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
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 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
645 L












1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1905 L