The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 21,300

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 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 1.6 Flexifuel.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.17 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
31.38 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
633 mi
518 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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