The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 21,300

€ 22,300

€ 21,300
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 Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
66.3
72
81.4
62.2
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
66.3 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 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.52 %

General
Ford Grand 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Grand 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.47 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
35 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
557 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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 Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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