The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 23,600

€ 20,500

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.24 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.64 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
29.35 lb/hp
34.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
810 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1534 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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