The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 20,100

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 THP 140 is 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller.
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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 THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.43 %

General
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
U
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
138 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
25.78 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
28 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
526 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
439 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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