The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 21,300

€ 28,700

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
64
72
81.4
65.9
70.6
81.9
72 in
Width
70.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
64 in
Height
65.9 in
104.3
172.4
105.4
173.1
172.4 in
Length
173.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
712 lb
19.03 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
DXA
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
19 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
21 mpg
city
22 lb
34 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
402 mi
Range
318 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












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