The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 21,600

€ 24,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
64
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64 in
Height
62.1 in
104.3
172.4
105.1
170.8
172.4 in
Length
170.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.24 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24.63 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
46 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
863 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
670 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
74 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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