The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 24,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4605 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.71 %

General
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
U
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
28.64 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
32 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
504 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
140.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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