The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 29,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
63.4
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.4 in
Height
62.1 in
104.3
172.4
105.1
171.3
172.4 in
Length
171.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
21.05 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
526 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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