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

€ 22,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 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 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.24 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand 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 OPF ACT
Ford Grand 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
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
94 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
126 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
35.28 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
810 mi
Ford Grand 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1534 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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