The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 29,300

€ 21,100

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.23 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
123 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
24.63 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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