The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,500

€ 28,300

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Touran 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
65.3
72
82.2
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.3 in
Height
62.1 in
109.7
178.2
105.1
171.3
178.2 in
Length
171.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.51 %

General
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5T
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
128 hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
591 mi
Range
609 mi
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
609 mi
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft














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