The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 25,400

€ 23,100
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 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.3 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
5P
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
30 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
432 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
432 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
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