The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 24,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62.2
69.6
77.5
63.4
72
81.4
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
62.2 in
Height
63.4 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 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.94 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
867 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
867 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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