The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 26,800

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
170.8
178 in
Length
170.8 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.4 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
23.91 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
47 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
746 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
746 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
102.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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