The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 28,600

€ 27,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.71 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.79 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
28.62 lb/hp
24.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
45 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
598 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
633 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
107 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1583 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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