The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 31,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
170.8
172.4 in
Length
170.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3289 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.17 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
16.96 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
518 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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