The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120 (08 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 21,400

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4683 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.9 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.64 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.22 lb/hp
28.64 lb/hp
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
32 mpg
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
504 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
551 mi
504 mi
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Citroen C4 Picasso VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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