Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Ford C-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
|
Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
|
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 Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.63 m | |
|
Volkswagen Golf Plus is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 18 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1684 litres | |
|
Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 37 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Golf Plus has
|
Ford C-Max has
| |