Tiny cars are not among the most popular, but they have clearly found their niche in big overcrowded cities. They are highly economical and easy to park.
Let’s see what cars currently available for purchase are the smallest.
MINI Hardtop 2 Door
2016 MINI Hardtop 2 Door © BMW AG
- Official Site
- Length: 151.1 in (3,838 mm)
- Width: 68 in (1,727 mm)
- Height: 55.7 in (1,414 mm)
- Starting MSRP: $20,700
MINI Coopers may look really small, but they are not the smallest (and cheapest). Actually, they’ve hardly made it to the top. However, they are very stylish; the main reason they have so many fans is not the compactness, but their fantastic design.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV © Mitsubishi Group
- Official Site
- Length: 144.7 in (3,675 mm)
- Width: 62.4 in (1,585 mm)
- Height: 63.6 in (1,615 mm)
- Starting MSRP: $22,995
Tiny Japanese electric car with a rather high price. American sales launched in December 2011. The US-only version is enlarged and includes more features than the Japanese and European versions in order to meet crash standards, government mandates, and the preferences of the American consumers. In Japan, its length not exceeds 133.7 inches.
Chevrolet Spark
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV © General Motors
- Official Site
- Length: 143.1 in (3,635 mm)
- Width: 62.8 in (1,595 mm)
- Height: 58.4 in (1,483 mm)
- Starting MSRP: $12,660
The only car in the top that belongs to the American brand. Since it introduction in 1998, the Chevy Spark changed a dozen names including original Daewoo Matiz.
Renault Twingo
2014 Renault Twingo © Groupe Renault
- Official Site
- Length: 141.5 in (3,595 mm)
- Width: 64.8 in (1,646 mm)
- Height: 61.2 in (1,554 mm)
- Starting MSRP: ~ $13,565 (in the UK)
Renault cars are not available in the US, but they are highly popular in Europe. The Twingo model is known for 24 years as one of the smallest representatives of A-class.
FIAT 500
2016 FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Official Site
- Length: 139.6 in (3,546 mm)
- Width: 64.1 in (1,628 mm)
- Height: 59.8 in (1,519 mm)
- Starting MSRP: $16,845
FIAT 500 is a legend. This car monopolized the small city car segment for decades since 1957. In 2007, the model was revived including sporty Abarth versions. It is available worldwide.
Copen Cero
2015 Copen Cero © Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
- Official Site
- Length: 133.7 in (3,395 mm)
- Width: 58.1 in (1,475 mm)
- Height: 50.4 in (1,280 mm)
- Starting MSRP: ~ $16,420 (in Japan)
Copen marque belongs to Daihatsu, the Japanese company that has not become popular in the US. The marque offers small sporty cars in the vein of MINI in Japan.
Honda S660
2015 Honda S660 © Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Official Site
- Length: 133.7 in (3,395 mm)
- Width: 58.1 in (1,475 mm)
- Height: 46 in (1,180 mm)
- Starting MSRP: ~ $17,550 (in Japan)
Just like the Copen Cero, the Honda S660 is unbelievably small * and good-looking sporty car. It is available only in Japan; however, there are rumors that Honda may present it in the US due to overwhelming demand.
* Actually, there’s a whole category of vehicles called Kei cars (or K-cars) with length not exceeding 133.7 inches in Japan. They are designed to comply with Japanese government tax and insurance regulations. There are dozens of models of Kei cars.
Mahindra e2o
2015 Mahindra e2o © Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
- Official Site
- Length: 129.1 in (3,280 mm)
- Width: 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
- Height: 61.4 in (1,560 mm)
- Starting MSRP: ~ $7,260 (in India)
Indian automotive companies made huge progress in recent years thanks to the city cars with prices that are beyond belief. Mahindra e2o is one of the latest installments in Mahindra’s model line.
GenX Nano
2015 GenX Nano © Tata Group
- Official Site
- Length: 124.6 in (3,164 mm)
- Width: 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
- Height: 65 in (1,652 mm)
- Starting MSRP: ~ $2,975 (in India)
Another Indian micro car that is indecently tiny for 4-passenger vehicle. And look at that funny price. It is hard to believe, isn’t it? Don’t rush to call it junk, because GenX Nano is designed by Tata Motors, the successful multinational company behind Jaguars and Land Rovers.
smart fortwo
2016 smart fortwo proxy coupe © Daimler AG
- Official Site
- Length: 106.1 in (2,695 mm)
- Width: 65.5 in (1,663 mm)
- Height: 61.2 in (1,554 mm)
- Starting MSRP: $14,650
The long-living champion produced by Daimler AG. This car is famous for its unparalleled compactness and beautiful design. Renault tried to beat smart with Twizy, but subsequently made a vehicle that is legally classified in Europe as a heavy quadricycle.
