The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,700

€ 28,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
64.6
72
81.4
62.1
71.1
80.7
72 in
Width
71.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64.6 in
Height
62.1 in
109.8
178
105.1
171.3
178 in
Length
171.3 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.58 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
23.49 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
810 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1594 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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