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Audi A1 vs Citroen Ami comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Citroen Ami?

Audi A1 vs Citroen Ami: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Citroen Ami

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen Ami is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Audi A1 costs 20,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,123 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers clearly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 199 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is clearly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers substantially more boot space – 335 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries clearly more – 470 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Citroen Ami

The Citroën Ami is a cheeky, ultra-compact city runabout that turns parking into a non-event and makes traffic feel almost friendly. It won't thrill you with speed or luxury, but as an economical, fuss-free way to nip around town and save on congestion, it's a clever little solution for urban life—with personality to spare.

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The machine's power is breathtaking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,390 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
217 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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