The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V (07 - 08) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 21,000

€ 22,300

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V is 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller.
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65.6
72.1
82.7
62.2
69.6
77.5
72.1 in
Width
69.6 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65.6 in
Height
62.2 in
107.4
175.9
101.5
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.21 %

General
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
U
Generation
5P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
123 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
27.69 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
29 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
466 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
151.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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