The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,400
€ 25,600
€ 21,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 is 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller.
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.53 %
General
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
28.64 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
503 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
504 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 C4 Picasso VTi 120
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
49.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
