The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 18,800

€ 24,800

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
170.8
172.4 in
Length
170.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.23 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
113 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 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
29.13 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
739 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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