The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17)
€ 25,900

€ 23,200

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi 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 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.24 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
25.16 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
731 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDCi
104.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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