The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 24,900

€ 27,100

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
61.7
69.6
77.5
64
72
81.4
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.7 in
Height
64 in
101.5
168.5
104.3
172.4
168.5 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.54 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
665 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
665 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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