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Citroen Ami vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or Lexus RC?

Citroen Ami vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Ami is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,480 £.

RC

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 Lexus RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 456 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is considerably lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 1,245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers substantially more boot space – 366 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 303 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries considerably more – 535 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami is clearly superior overall 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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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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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
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Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Lexus
Is the Citroen Ami offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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