The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 29,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp 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 ACT.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI 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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI 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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.5 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
784 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 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