The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 23,900

€ 31,200

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 LPG 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 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 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3289 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.9 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
115 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
103 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
26.34 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
303 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
303 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
120.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
120.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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