The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 26,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62.1
71.1
80.7
66.3
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
66.3 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.54 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
161 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.41 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
565 mi
703 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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