The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62.1
71.1
80.7
64
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
64 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 2.0 TDCi
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.23 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
161 hp
Ford 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 C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.05 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
42 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
665 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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