The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 30,500

€ 25,100

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.14 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.06 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
746 mi
Range
661 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
746 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
89 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
102.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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