The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 25,400

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.4
72
81.4
70.6 in
Width
72 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
65.9 in
Height
63.4 in
105.4
173.1
104.3
172.4
173.1 in
Length
172.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
712 lb
19.03 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
1T
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
16.7 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
( 26 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
26 MPGe
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
22 lb
city
27 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
44 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
318 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
377 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
34.4 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).
97.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
97.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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