The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 25,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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
171.3
109.8
178
171.3 in
Length
178 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.76 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
180 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
18.32 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
565 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
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 OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1552 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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