The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100

€ 25,600

€ 23,100
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 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
64.6
72
81.4
62.2
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
64.6 in
Height
62.2 in
109.8
178
101.5
175.9
178 in
Length
175.9 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.58 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 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 Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
35.2 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
749 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
749 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1596 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












52.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft