The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 16,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 is 2.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller.
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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 1.4
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.46 %

General
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
29.98 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
34 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
468 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
541 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
130.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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