The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,400

€ 25,600

€ 25,400
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 1.6 LPG 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 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.9 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
115 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
108 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
115 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 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
26.34 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
36 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
377 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
97.4 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 1.6 LPG
97.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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