The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 25,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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 LPG
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
503 mi
Range
377 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
377 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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).
97.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
97.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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