The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 24,000

€ 22,300

€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.08 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 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 ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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