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Citroen Ami vs smart #1 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (8 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (6800 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or smart #1?

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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smart #1

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 smart #1 costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 24857 £.

As for range, the smart #1 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 440 km, about 365 km more than the Citroen Ami.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 has a significantly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: smart #1 pulls decisively stronger with 584 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 544 Nm difference.

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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: smart #1 offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Citroen Ami is significantly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1780 kg. The difference is around 1310 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #1 offers convincingly more room – 323 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, smart #1 significantly takes the win – 470 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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Citroen Ami

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Citroen Ami
smart #1

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Citroen Ami
smart #1
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Costs and Consumption

Price
6800 - 8200 £
Price
31700 - 45000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1780 - 1900 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
-
Length
4270 - 4300 mm
Width
1390 mm
Width
1822 mm
Height
-
Height
1636 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Ami have?

The Citroen Ami is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.