The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 26,400

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
170.8
172.4 in
Length
170.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
21.05 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
526 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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