The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,100

€ 23,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 EcoBoost is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
64
72
81.4
62.2
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
64 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 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4616 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.6 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.84 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
16.96 lb/hp
32.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
36 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
518 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
125 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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