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smart #1 vs Citroen Ami comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Citroen Ami?

smart #1 vs Citroen Ami: Key differences

smart #1

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Ami is clearly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,857 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 365 km more than the Citroen Ami.

Ami

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 smart #1 offers considerably more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers substantially more torque with 584 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 544 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is significantly lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 1,310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers clearly more boot space – 323 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries clearly more – 470 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 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

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
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,390 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
217 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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