The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 21,300

€ 16,000

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 Flexifuel is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.2 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Environmental Impact
269.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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