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Citroen Ami vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or Volvo EC40?

Citroen Ami vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably 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:

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 Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,686 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 510 km more than the Citroen Ami.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 434 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 630 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: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is clearly lighter – 470 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 1,595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more boot space – 404 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries considerably more – 435 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 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
-
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,873 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
395 - 435 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
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Volvo
Is the Citroen Ami offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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