The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 26,100

€ 28,900

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 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 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
21.05 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
450 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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