The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 29,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is 2.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.6
72.1
82.7
69.6 in
Width
72.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.2 in
Height
65.6 in
101.5
175.9
107.4
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.51 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
5P
Generation
U
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso THP 140
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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










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