The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 28,600

€ 28,900

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3602 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.77 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
22.37 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
642 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1468 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