The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 (10 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 22,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.6
72.1
82.7
69.6 in
Width
72.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.2 in
Height
65.6 in
101.5
175.9
107.4
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.91 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
5P
Generation
U
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
541 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.1 cu ft
