The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,600
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
€ 29,300
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
66.3
Blueprint Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
72
81.4
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
109.8
178
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
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
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3602 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.1 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
26.1 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
609 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
654 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1468 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