The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)

€ 31,200
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
66.3
Blueprint Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDCi
3289 lb
Curb Weight
3602 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.69 %
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
AUV
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi

 REPLAY
22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22.22 lb/hp
26.1 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
654 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1468 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.9 cu ft