The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 22,300

€ 25,000

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 3.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 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
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.24 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
30.24 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
43 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
599 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
599 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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