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Citroen Ami vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or smart #3?

Citroen Ami vs smart #3: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • 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:

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

Citroen Ami is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,143 £.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 380 km more than the Citroen Ami.

#3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #3 offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers significantly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 344 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: smart #3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is considerably lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 1,340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #3 offers clearly more boot space – 370 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #3 carries clearly more – 450 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 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

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excellent
9 Oct 2025, 07:16:52

The machine's power is breathtaking.

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Ronny
16 Oct 2025, 13:10:59

Handsome design, packed with advanced driver‑assist technology and stellar performance — all at an attractive price. Highly recommended, this car!

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smart #3

Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,844 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
450 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
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
smart
Is the Citroen Ami offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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