The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 25,700

€ 34,800

€ 25,700
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 SCR is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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
179.8
170.8 in
Length
179.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.41 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
723 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 SCR
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft