The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 25,400

€ 22,300

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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
3483 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.03 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
118 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
111 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
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
25.67 lb/hp
22.04 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
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
432 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
149.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1034 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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