The Comparative Analysis :

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 21,300
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 28,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
64
Blueprint Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
72
81.4
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.48 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft