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BYD Seal U vs Citroen Ami comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Citroen Ami?

BYD Seal U vs Citroen Ami: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter

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

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

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Ami is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,429 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers significantly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 425 km more than the Citroen Ami.

Ami

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers substantially more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

Seal U

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: BYD Seal U offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is significantly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 1,470 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers substantially more boot space – 552 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 489 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal U carries considerably more – 410 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £6,800
Ami

Citroen Ami

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Reviews BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Emily
20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

Broke down at 200 KM

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Reviews Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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excellent
9 Oct 2025, 07:16:52

The machine's power is breathtaking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,390 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
217 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal U have?

The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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