The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 24,500
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 BMT 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 BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
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 BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.87 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d 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