The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 25,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.4
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
63.4 in
105.1
170.8
104.3
172.4
170.8 in
Length
172.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
598 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
377 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
97.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
97.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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





















