The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 30,000

€ 27,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3602 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.1 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand 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 OPF ACT
Ford Grand 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 OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Ford Grand 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 OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
26.1 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
586 mi
654 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1468 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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