The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 28,600

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 BMT 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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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 BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
161 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
642 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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