The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,400

€ 24,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi 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 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %

General
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
SEAT Altea 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
23.77 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
48 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
510 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
761 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











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