The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 24,700

€ 23,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
63.4
72
81.4
62.2
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.4 in
Height
62.2 in
104.3
172.4
101.5
175.9
172.4 in
Length
175.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3093 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.2 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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 XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.21 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
803 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
803 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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