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Citroen Ami vs Suzuki Swift comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or Suzuki Swift?

Citroen Ami vs Suzuki Swift: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Suzuki Swift

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Suzuki Swift costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,294 £.

Swift

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 Suzuki Swift offers considerably more power – delivering 82 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Swift delivers considerably more torque with 112 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 72 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Suzuki Swift offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is significantly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,069 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Swift carries visibly more – 296 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami comes out clearly ahead 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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9 Apr 2026, 18:26:38

Superb quality, fun to drive, and every bit of well layed out kit you'll ever need.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
98 - 110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,735 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
282 - 296 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
112 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Citroen Ami offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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