The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 25,100

€ 27,300

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost 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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.69 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.26 lb/hp
22.45 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
548 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1528 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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