The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 21,300

€ 25,600
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 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 1.6 Flexifuel.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.6 Flexifuel
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.9 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
402 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
269.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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