The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,900

€ 27,600

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 SCR.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.56 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
17.31 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
26 mpg
city
52 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 SCR
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 SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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