The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 27,300

€ 31,200

€ 27,300
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 Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
64.6
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64.6 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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3289 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.45 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
548 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1528 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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