The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,100

€ 18,800

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4363 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.07 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6
▶ REPLAY
32.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.3 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
32.6 lb/hp
31.3 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
55 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
766 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
766 mi
438 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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