The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 23,600

€ 20,100

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.95 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
27.12 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
766 mi
Range
526 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
766 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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