The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 21,300

€ 21,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 Flexifuel is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.2 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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