The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 23,900

€ 22,200

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 LPG is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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 LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4473 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.92 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
DXA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
115 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
26.34 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
29 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
303 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
120.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
120.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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