The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 23,600

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
113 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.12 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
27.12 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
55 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
609 mi
Range
766 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
766 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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