The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 28,000

€ 30,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
171.3
172.4 in
Length
171.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.51 %

General
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DXA
Generation
AUV
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
22.63 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
777 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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