The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (18 - 19)
€ 29,300

€ 39,700

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
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 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
15.03 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*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
221 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
47 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
723 mi
Range
972 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
972 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance 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).
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).
43.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
100 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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