The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 39,200
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.2
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
105.1
170.8
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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.56 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
221 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
221 hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
118 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
118 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
52 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
758 mi
Range
1118 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
1118 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance 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).
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).
37.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft










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

















