The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 23,100

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT 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 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
170.8
109.8
178
170.8 in
Length
178 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.06 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
94 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
110 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
34.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
34.64 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
38 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
749 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
749 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1596 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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