The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 24,700

€ 22,300

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
63.4
72
81.4
61.7
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.4 in
Height
61.7 in
104.3
172.4
101.5
168.5
172.4 in
Length
168.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3093 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.48 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.21 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
803 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
803 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











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