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Citroen Ami vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or CUPRA Leon?

Citroen Ami vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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CUPRA Leon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

Ami

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Ami is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,830 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 56 km more than the Citroen Ami.

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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 CUPRA Leon offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

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: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is significantly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 901 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 317 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries substantially more – 493 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami is decisively ahead 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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CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Citroen Ami offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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