The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,300
€ 24,500
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 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 BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.87 %
General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.99 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.47 lb/hp
28.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
35 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
557 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
52.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
