The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 22,600

€ 31,200

€ 22,600
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 1.6 TDCi 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI 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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3289 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.78 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
35.28 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
810 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1534 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