The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,900
€ 25,600
€ 17,900
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 Ti-VCT is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 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 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
104 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
36.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
36.06 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
