The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 17,900

€ 20,500

€ 17,900
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 Ti-VCT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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
171.3
172.4 in
Length
171.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.84 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
104 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
36.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
36.06 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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