The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V (07 - 08)
€ 23,400
€ 21,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.21 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
5P
Generation
U
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
▶ REPLAY
33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
466 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
466 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.8 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.1 cu ft
