The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 21,500

€ 27,000

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.83 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
26.47 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
575 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
717 mi
575 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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).
102.4 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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