The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 09)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 30,200
 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 09) Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 3.1 inches lower than the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65.4
Blueprint Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 09)
72
82.7
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.2 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 09)
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 THP 140
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.18 %
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140 Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 09)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand 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 Grand 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 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Citroen Grand 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 Grand C4 Picasso THP 140

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.25 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
26.25 lb/hp
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
439 mi
Citroen Grand 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Citroen Grand 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 Grand C4 Picasso THP 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft