The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15)
€ 16,400

€ 21,100

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Altea XL 1.4 is 3.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62.2
69.6
77.5
64
72
81.4
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.2 in
Height
64 in
101.5
175.9
104.3
172.4
175.9 in
Length
172.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.13 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
84 hp
94 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
97 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
105 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
38.06 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36 mpg
55 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
766 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
526 mi
766 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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