The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 15)
€ 24,600
€ 20,500
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost 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
170.8
109.8
178
170.8 in
Length
178 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.86 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
99 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
122 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
32.89 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
863 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
717 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
74 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
98.5 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1451 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.9 cu ft
