The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)

€ 29,300
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
 BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
170.8 in
Length
171.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft