The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 23,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
62.1
71.1
80.7
64
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
64 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 Ti-VCT LPG
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.48 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 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 Ti-VCT LPG
▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
20.99 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
586 mi
Range
303 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
303 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
120.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
120.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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