The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 27,600

€ 28,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3602 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.35 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
22.37 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
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
642 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1468 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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