The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 35,500

€ 25,000
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 2.0 TDCi is 5.8 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
64
72
81.4
65.3
72
82.2
72 in
Width
72 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
64 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 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.59 %

General
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
DXA
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
113 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
30.24 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
599 mi
Range
591 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
599 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDCi
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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