Ford C-Max 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.58 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger. Ford C-Max is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 litres | 1450 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage capacity. Ford C-Max has 155 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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