The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 21,300

€ 20,500

€ 21,300
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 Flexifuel 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI 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 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.93 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.64 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
34.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
402 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
269.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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