The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 23,400

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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. 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.11 %

General
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
U
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
138 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
25.78 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
28 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
697 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
439 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 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