The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,200

€ 25,600

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65.4
72
82.7
62.2
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65.4 in
Height
62.2 in
107.4
180.5
101.5
175.9
180.5 in
Length
175.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.18 %

General
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
26.25 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
28 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
503 mi
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
439 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1305 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft









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