The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18)
€ 24,200

€ 28,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.22 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
148 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 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
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
27.76 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
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
716 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
621 mi
716 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1146 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