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Citroen Ami vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or Lotus Emira?

Citroen Ami vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Citroen Ami

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,723 £.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 398 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is considerably lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 1,051 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers clearly more boot space – 151 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami is far ahead 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
Citroen Ami
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Citroen Ami
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Lotus
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