2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Ford C-MAX and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford C-MAX (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 179 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford C-MAX (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford C-MAX | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | C-MAX | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
