The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18)
€ 23,200

€ 29,500

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 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
170.8
109.8
178
170.8 in
Length
178 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.83 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.73 lb/hp
23.91 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
746 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
102.8 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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