The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 21,300

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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
171.3
104.3
172.4
171.3 in
Length
172.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.54 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
518 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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