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Citroen Ami vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or Suzuki Jimny?

Citroen Ami vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Citroen Ami

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Suzuki Jimny

  • considerably more power
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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 Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,429 £.

Jimny

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 Suzuki Jimny offers considerably more power – delivering 102 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Jimny delivers considerably more torque with 130 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 90 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is clearly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Jimny carries a bit more – 270 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 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
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Citroen Ami
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Suzuki
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