The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 20,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
64
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64 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 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.6 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
16.96 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
518 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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