The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 24,000

€ 30,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic 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 OPF ACT.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDCi ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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