The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (15 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 18,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.4
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
63.4 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 OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF 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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
84 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
36.06 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
586 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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