The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 30,900
 BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 SCR is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
71.1
80.7
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 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 SCR DSG (18 - 19)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 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 SCR
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Active 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 Active 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 Active Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Active Tourer
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft