The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 21,300
€ 24,600
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.86 %
General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.47 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
35 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
863 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
557 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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).
74 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
127 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
52.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
