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Citroen Ami vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or VW Golf?

Citroen Ami vs VW Golf: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,433 £.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers considerably more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 68 km more than the Citroen Ami.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is clearly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 837 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers clearly more boot space – 381 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 318 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries considerably more – 508 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami leads convincingly 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

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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The machine's power is breathtaking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 173 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
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Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,789 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
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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