The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)

€ 24,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,900
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 23 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
1578
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
1807
2050
1608
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
1800
2038
1807 mm
Width
1800 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2038 mm
1578 mm
Height
1608 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
2670
4338
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
2780
4568
4338 mm
Length
4568 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.59 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
138 bhp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
13.29 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
69 mpg
city
43 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 218i 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