The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 29,300

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
63.4
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.4 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 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.77 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
115 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
108 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
26.34 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
723 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
377 mi
723 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
97.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
97.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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