The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 18,300

€ 35,500

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT is 5.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
63.4
72
81.4
65.3
72
82.2
72 in
Width
72 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.4 in
Height
65.3 in
104.3
172.4
109.7
178.2
172.4 in
Length
178.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.83 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
DXA
Generation
5T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
36.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
36.06 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
534 mi
Range
591 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














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