The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 26,400
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.1
80.7
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (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
61.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3166 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.94 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Active 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 Active 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 Active Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
29.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
29.31 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft