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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218vsVolkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

218

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024

GTS 250 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,266kg2,791lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
38.5s
Calculated
62.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
778km483mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,272mm168in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,499mm59in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,566mm101in
Front track
1,561mm61in
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Rear track
1,562mm61in
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Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
430L
415L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
49L
49L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2184,900-6,500 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.5 s
62.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
1,266 kg
2,791 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
206 km/h
128 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 has more power, Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
206 km/h
128 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,272 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,266 kg
2,791 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,272 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Range score
778 km
483 mi
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Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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