The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 26,400

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.33 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
25.67 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
432 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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