The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120 (5-seater) (10 - 13)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 23,000
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120 (5-seater) (10 - 13) Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
66.1
Blueprint Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120 (5-seater) (10 - 13)
72
82.7
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.2 in
Height
66.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120 (5-seater) (10 - 13)
107.4
180.5
175.9 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.68 %
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120 (5-seater) (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
5P
Generation
U
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120

 REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
541 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
541 mi
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft