The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 32,700
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,700
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 SCR is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
71.1
80.7
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (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
61.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
170.8 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
AUV
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
675 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft