BMW i8 Basic 1.5 AT (231 hp) 4x4 vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi 2.0 MT (102 hp)

Param name	Param value for BMW i8	Param value for Volkswagen Transporter
Main Params
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Car name	BMW i8	Volkswagen Transporter
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	coupe	minivan Long
Model	bmw	volkswagen
Variant	i8	transporter
Modification	Basic 1.5 AT (231 hp) 4x4	Kombi 2.0 MT (102 hp)
Release of cars	2014	2009
The end of production	2016	2015
Alarm "Plus"
Interior penetration sensor (volume sensor)	No	Yes
Standard alarm system	No	Yes
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	Yes
Standard alarm system	Yes	No
Standard alarm system - paid option	No	Yes
Standard immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Comfort
Active power steering	Yes	No
Active power steering - paid option	No	Yes
Air conditioner - paid option	No	Yes
Cigarette lighter and ashtray - paid option	No	Yes
Climate control	Yes	No
Cruise control	Yes	No
Cruise control - paid option	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
Keyless entry system	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	No
Onboard computer - paid option	No	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes
Programmable starting heater - paid option	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors - paid option	No	Yes
Rear view camera - paid option	No	Yes
Start the engine from a button	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	Yes
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tinted windows - paid option	No	Yes
Tire pressure sensor	No	Yes
Comfort Plus
Air conditioner	No	Yes
Engine
Boost type	turbocharging	No
Compression ratio	9.5	18.5
Cylinder arrangement	in-line	in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	82 × 94.5	81 × 95.5
Engine capacity, cm³	1499	1968
Engine location	rear	No
Engine power supply system	direct injection into the combustion chamber	engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type	hybrid	diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	231 / 170 at 5800	102 / 75 at 3500
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	320 at 3700	250 at 1500 - 2500
Number of cylinders	3	4
Number of valves per cylinder	4	2
Exterior elements
Alloy wheels 16" - paid option	No	Yes
Alloy wheels 17" - paid option	No	Yes
Alloy wheels 18" - paid option	No	Yes
Alloy wheels 20"	Yes	No
Metallic paint coating	Yes	No
Metallic paint coating - paid option	No	Yes
Roof rails - paid option	No	Yes
Steel wheels	No	Yes
General information
Brand country	Germany	Germany
Car class	S	M
Model assembly	Germany	No
Number of doors	2	4
Interior
Ceiling trim with black fabric	Yes	No
Electric windows front	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable seats	Yes	No
Folding rear seat	No	Yes
Front central armrest	Yes	No
Front central armrest - paid option	No	Yes
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats - paid option	No	Yes
Leather interior	Yes	No
Leather steering wheel trim	Yes	Yes
Multifunctional steering wheel	Yes	No
Multifunctional steering wheel - paid option	No	Yes
Sunroof - paid option	No	Yes
Third rear headrest	No	Yes
Light and overview
Light sensor	No	Yes
Rain sensor	No	Yes
Media-In
AUX	No	Yes
USB port	No	Yes
Multimedia
12V socket	Yes	Yes
AUX	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Bluetooth - paid option	No	Yes
Standard audio preparation	Yes	Yes
Standard audio system (without CD)	No	Yes
Standard audio system with CD	Yes	No
Standard audio system with CD - paid option	No	Yes
Standard Hi-Fi audio system	Yes	No
Standard navigation system	Yes	No
USB port	Yes	No
Navigation system RNS-315
AUX	No	Yes
Standard audio system with CD	No	Yes
Standard navigation system	No	Yes
Overview
Automatic headlight corrector	Yes	No
Electric folding mirrors	Yes	No
Electric folding mirrors - paid option	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Electrically heated windshield washer nozzles	No	Yes
Fog lights - paid option	No	Yes
Headlight washer - paid option	No	Yes
Heated mirrors	No	Yes
LED headlights	Yes	No
Light sensor	Yes	No
Rain sensor	Yes	No
Parking sensors
Front parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	4.4	16.5
CO2 emissions, g/km	49	No
Ecological class	Euro 6	No
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	— / — / 2.1	— / — / 7.3
Fuel type	Super Plus (98)	No
Maximum speed, km/h	250	152
RearAssist
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear view camera	No	Yes
RearAssist+
Front parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear view camera	No	Yes
Security
ABS	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring System	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring System - paid option	No	Yes
Collision avoidance system	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	Yes
ESP	Yes	Yes
Isofix / LATCH	Yes	Yes
Passenger airbag	Yes	No
Passenger airbag - paid option	No	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No
Side airbags - paid option	No	Yes
Window airbags (curtains)	Yes	No
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1644	1628
Ground clearance	117	165
Height	1293	1990
Length	4689	5292
Rear track width	1721	1637
Wheel size	195 / 50 / R20 215 / 45 / R20	No
Wheelbase	2800	3400
Width	1942	1904
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disk ventilated	No
Type of front suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Type of rear suspension	independent, spring	No
Transmission
Drive type	full	front
Number of gears	6	5
Transmission	automatic	mechanical
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	1485	1976
Fuel tank capacity, l	30	80
Gross weight, kg	1855	3200
Trunk volume min/max, l	154	No
Xenon headlights
Automatic headlight corrector	No	Yes
Headlight washer	No	Yes
Xenon / Bi-xenon headlights	No	Yes