The hackneyed phrase “size does not matter” once again justifies itself. The smallest cars in the world can be not only roomy, but also quite safe, while possessing the impressive speed that they are capable of. Let us make sure of this by getting acquainted with the most compact cars to date.
10. Chevrolet Spark | Speed up to 160 km / h
Opens the top ten smallest cars in the world Chevrolet spark (USA). Dimensions of the car are 3.5 meters in length, 1.5 meters in width and 1.5 meters in height. The five-door American hatchback is able to accommodate up to 5 passengers. With an engine capacity of 0.8 liters with a power of 52 hp Chevrolet Spark can take acceleration to hundreds in 14 seconds. The maximum speed that this model is capable of is 160 km / h.
9. Citroen C1 | Speed up to 157 km / h
The next representative of the rating Citroen C1 (France) is a joint brainchild of a French and Japanese automobile company. The car has been produced since 2005 and is among the ten small-sized cars. The length of the car is 3.43 meters and the width is 1.6 m. The model is quite low - 1.46 m. With such dimensions, the mass of the Citroen C1 is within 835 kg. The maximum speed that the car is capable of is 157 km / h. With an engine power of 68 liters. from. Compact mobile transport can accelerate to hundreds in 14 seconds.
8. Peugeot 107 | Speed up to 160 km / h
The next representative of the ranking of the smallest cars in the world - Peugeot 107 (France). With a length of 3.4 m and a width of 1.8 m, the car has a height of 1.47 meters. The total mass of transport is 800 kg. The model was created jointly by French and Japanese companies. Peugeot 107 can be equipped with both a 1.0 liter petrol engine and a 1.4 diesel engine. The declared maximum speed is 160 km / h, but still manufacturers do not recommend accelerating over 100 km, since the car is relatively light and can roll over. The five-door hatchback is equipped with a security system and can comfortably accommodate up to 5 people in the cabin.
7. Fiat Seicento | Speed up to 140 km / h
Three-door hatchback Fiat seicento (Italy) is produced for almost two decades. Since then, little has changed in the external image of the model. She is on the list of the smallest machines. Its length is 3.3 meters and a width of 1.5 meters. At the same time, the Fiat Seicento weighs 730 kg. With absolute comfort, four passengers can be accommodated in the cabin. The engine with a capacity of 1.3 liters is capable of power of 60 hp, which allows you to accelerate to hundreds in 18 seconds. The speed limit of the “Italian” is 140 km / h.
6. Tata Nano | Speed up to 100 km / h
Tata nano (India) is included in the list of the smallest cars in the world. Its length is 3.1 meters and a width of 1.5 m. The height of the mini-sized machine is 1.6 m. The maximum speed a 0.6-liter engine is capable of with a power of 33 hp is 100 km / h. Fuel consumption is very economical - 5 liters per hundred. The volume of the fuel tank is quite small and can only accommodate up to 15 liters of fuel. The cabin can accommodate up to 4 people. The car operates on a 1.2-liter turbodiesel. In addition, Tata Nano is recognized as the cheapest machine in the world.
5. Aston Martin Cygnet | Speed up to 170 km / h
Next small representative Aston Martin Cygnet applies to premium cars (UK). It is produced by an English company since 2011. The model was created on the basis of Toyota iQ. With dimensions of 3m. in length, 1.7 m. in width and 1.5 m. in height, the machine weighs 890 kg. 1.33 liter engine with 98 hp able to take overclock to hundreds in just 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed that Aston Martin Cygnet is capable of is 170 km / h. The special Stop & Start function allows you to significantly save fuel in city traffic jams. The luxurious leather interior is designed for 4 passengers plus a driver's seat.
4. Toyota iQ | Speed up to 170 km / h
Toyota iQ (Japan) is included in the ranking of the smallest cars in the world. “Japanese” has a length of 2.98 m and a width of 1.7 m. The height of the vehicle is 1.5 m and the mass is 845 kg. The issue of microtransport began in 2009. It applies to premium cars. Despite its modest dimensions Toyota iQ on the roads is a real high-speed beast with a capacity of 68 hp, which is capable of accelerating to 170 km / h. In 12 seconds, the car picks up speed from zero to hundreds of kilometers per hour. The minimum fuel consumption, which in the combined cycle is about 5 liters, is also pleasing. The salon is designed for three people together with the driver and is equipped with a reliable security system: 9 airbags, ABS, VSC, traction control, etc.
3. Mercedes SMART ForTwo | Speed up to 100 km / h
The title of the smallest car in the world managed to get and model Mercedes SMART ForTwo (France). The dimensions of the machine are D –2.7m., W - 1.5m., H - 1.5m. At the same time, the car weighs no less - 730 kg. It has been produced by a French manufacturer since 2004 and enjoys considerable popularity due to its compactness, economy and well-developed speed. With an engine power of 41 hp In a few seconds, the Mercedes SMART ForTwo can accelerate to 100 km / h. The maximum typed speed is within 135 km per hour. Depending on the cycle, transport consumes from 3.6 to 5 liters per hundred kilometers. The model is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, ABS and ESP systems. Airbags are also provided.
2. Suzuki Twin | Speed up to 120 km / h
Suzuki twin (Japan) - one of the smallest cars in the world. The length of the mobile vehicle is 2.7 meters and a width of 1.4 meters. In height, the car reaches 1.5 m. With its miniature dimensions, the Suzuki Twin weighs 560 kg. The maximum speed at which the engine is capable of 44 hp - 120 km / h, but manufacturers do not recommend accelerating by more than 60 km / h. The cabin is designed for comfortable accommodation of two passengers. The rear space can be used as a boot. In addition, this is a very economical model, which will require a little more than 3 liters of gasoline per 100 km.
1. Peel P50 | Speed up to 45 km / h
Peel p50 (Great Britain) tops the list of the smallest cars in the world. The length of the transport dwarf is 1.37 m., And the width is slightly more than 1 meter. Such dimensions allowed the iron horse to get into the Guinness Book of Records. To get into a car a two-meter man, literally, you will need to fold in half, since the height of the Peel P50 is only 1.1 meters. The mass of the vehicle is only 59 kilograms. Even a fragile girl can cope with a three-wheeled single child: she can be rolled manually, for this there is a special handle on the back of the body. The body itself Peel P50 is made of fiberglass. Outwardly, it is very similar to a big toy. Such a model has been produced in England since 1960. Peel P50 has a capacity of 4 liters. and is capable of accelerating only to 45 km / h.