The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 26,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.7 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 TDCi ECOnetic
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 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.3 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
55 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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