The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (18 - 19)
€ 26,800

€ 27,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.4
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
63.4 in
105.1
170.8
104.3
172.4
170.8 in
Length
172.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3245 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.31 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford 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 C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
118 hp
Ford 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 C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.05 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
50 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
758 mi
Range
701 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
701 mi
Ford 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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