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Citroen Ami vs Renault R5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (8 HP vs 540 HP), boot space and price (6800 £ vs 23900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or Renault R5?

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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Renault R5

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen Ami has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 6800 £, while the Renault R5 costs 23900 £. That’s a price difference of around 17066 £.

As for range, the Renault R5 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 405 km, about 330 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 Renault R5 has a significantly edge – offering 540 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 532 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault R5 performs decisively better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Citroen Ami tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 225 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault R5 pulls decisively stronger with 4800 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 4760 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault R5 offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Citroen Ami is convincingly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1447 kg. The difference is around 977 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault R5 offers convincingly more room – 326 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 263 L.

When it comes to payload, Renault R5 significantly takes the win – 418 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault R5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault R5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £23,900
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Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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Citroen Ami

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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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Renault R5

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The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
6800 - 8200 £
Price
23900 - 137100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Battery Capacity
5.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
co2
0 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
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1447 - 1524 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
2460 mm
Length
3922 - 4080 mm
Width
1390 mm
Width
1744 - 2030 mm
Height
1525 mm
Height
1380 - 1498 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
396 - 418 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
45 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
225 - 4800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2027
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen Ami have?

The Citroen Ami is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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