The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (18 - 19)
€ 20,500

€ 28,600

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62.1
71.1
80.7
64.6
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
64.6 in
105.1
171.3
109.8
178
171.3 in
Length
178 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.85 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
110 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
35.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
35.04 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
634 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
634 mi
633 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1583 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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