The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 29,300

€ 26,200

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford 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 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
731 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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