The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 26,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3602 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.77 %

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
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
20.99 lb/hp
31.88 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
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
654 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1082 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