The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 19,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62.1
71.1
80.7
64.6
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
64.6 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 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.89 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
27.71 lb/hp
33.25 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
579 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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