The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,100

€ 26,400

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 TDCi 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.32 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
35.2 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
749 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
749 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1596 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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