The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 21,300
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62.1
71.1
80.7
66.3
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.1 in
Height
66.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3289 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22.22 lb/hp
26.47 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
557 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1451 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.9 cu ft
