The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 25,700
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 32,100
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
71.1
80.7
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer 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
63.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (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 SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
AUV
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
598 mi
BMW 218i 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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