The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
€ 35,500

€ 25,700

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR.
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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
170.8
178.2 in
Length
170.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.24 %

General
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5T
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
113 hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
591 mi
Range
723 mi
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
723 mi
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft














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