The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 15)
€ 18,800

€ 17,900

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.18 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5P
Generation
DXA
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.06 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
36.06 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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