The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 26,900

€ 30,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
64.6
72
81.4
65.9
70.6
81.9
72 in
Width
70.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
64.6 in
Height
65.9 in
109.8
178
105.4
173.1
178 in
Length
173.1 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.23 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
DXA
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
28.04 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
54 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
42 mpg
city
21.3 lb
50 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
672 mi
Range
324 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
672 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
33.8 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
100.7 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1596 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












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