The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 18,300

€ 25,600

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
36.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
36.06 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
565 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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