The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
€ 28,600

€ 32,700

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3602 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.05 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
DXA
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
22.37 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
642 mi
675 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
119.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1468 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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