The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (18 - 19)
€ 26,400

€ 28,600

€ 26,400
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 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi 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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3166 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.28 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
29.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
29.31 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
758 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
633 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1583 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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