The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,100

€ 25,600

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.48 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
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 XL 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 XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.5 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
50 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
701 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
701 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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