The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 22,000

€ 21,600

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.66 %

General
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
29.98 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
34 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
712 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
541 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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