The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 25,700

€ 23,700

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 SCR 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 SCR
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 SCR
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.72 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Grand 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
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
94 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
723 mi
Range
686 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
686 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1596 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












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