The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 21,100

€ 22,300

€ 21,100
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 Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
64
72
81.4
61.7
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
64 in
Height
61.7 in
104.3
172.4
101.5
168.5
172.4 in
Length
168.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.35 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 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 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
24.63 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
534 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











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