The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 20,500

€ 24,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
66.3
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
66.3 in
Height
62.1 in
109.8
178
105.1
170.8
178 in
Length
170.8 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.87 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
32.89 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
739 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
717 mi
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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