The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 25,100

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.88 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
31.31 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
557 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
127 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).
89 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
127 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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