TOP 10 smallest cars in the world
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The first subcompact cars appeared more than 80 years ago. Today, small cars are widely in demand in big cities, because they are able to "slip" through the traffic jam, consume little fuel, and parking is available on any spot. So, consider the smallest cars in the world.
10. Pasquali Riscio
The Italian “baby” is a three-wheeled electric car, depending on the modification, it can be single and double. The curb weight is 360 kg, the length barely exceeds two meters (2190), height 1500 and width 1150 mm. A full battery charge lasts for 50 km, and the maximum speed is 40 km / h. In Florence, Pasquali Riscio can be operated without a driver’s license.
9 Daihatsu Move
Start of production of Japanese cars in 1995. Initially, it was a nondescript machine, but quite functional: all doors open 90 °, there is much more space in the cabin than it seems, engine power varies from 52 to 56 hp, which are paired with an automatic transmission or CVT. Dimensions (L / W / H): 3395 × 1475 × 1620 mm.
8. Fiat Seicento
Mini car is available from 1998 to 2006. At home, the car is quite popular due to its attractive appearance, a wide range of power plants, the ability to increase the trunk from 170 to 800 liters. Also, the availability of power steering, sunroof and air conditioning contributes to comfort. Fuel consumption in the city does not exceed 7 liters, on the highway it drops to 5. It weighs only 730 kg, dimensions (L / W / H): 3319х1508х1440 mm.
7 Aston Martin Cygnet
One of the most expensive small cars is the brainchild of the English car industry. This is a real sports car in the back of an urban subcompact. The model for creating Cygnet was Toyota IQ. The British have worked on the car to make it look like fellow Aston Martin: lensed optics, branded grille and bumpers are reminiscent of the DBS model. Dimensions (L / W / H): 3078x1680x1500mm. Under the hood, a 1.3-liter gasoline, 98-horsepower unit is working, acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds.
6. Mercedes Smart For Two
The popular two-seater coupe saw the world in 1998. "Smart" won the hearts of European motorists, and to this day is actively sold in many countries around the world. Despite its modest dimensions (L / W / H) 1812x2500x1520mm, For Two earned 4 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test, thanks to the capsule-shaped body shell. The range of power plants consists of 0.6 and 0.7 liter turbocharged gasoline engines, paired with a six-speed "robot". The basic configuration includes ABS, stabilization system, traction control and airbags. Despite the dimensions and small wheels, Smart gives you branded “Mercedes” comfort.
5. Suzuki Twin
A two-seater car is specially designed for urban use. Its rounded body design makes it easy to mistake for a full-size passenger car. A three-cylinder 44-horsepower engine with a volume of 0.66 liters is installed under the hood. The engine is paired with a manual and automatic transmission. The length (mm) of the "baby" is 2735, the width is 1475 and the height is 1450. Such dimensions allow you to comfortably move around the city at a speed not exceeding 60 km / h, after which the car "throws" along the road and swings from oncoming traffic. But the average fuel consumption is 2.9 liters. Produced in the period from 2003 to 2005, the price of a new car was $ 12.
4. Peugeot 107
The 107th is a joint development of Peugeot-Citroen and Toyota. The smallest member of the Peugeot family was produced from 2005 to 2014. 107th, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo share a common platform, and under the "twins" hood there is a Japanese liter unit with a capacity of 68 hp, allowing it to accelerate to 100 km / h in 13.5 seconds. Average fuel consumption does not exceed 4.5 liters.
Many people liked the design of the car: convex triangular headlights, “inflated” bumpers, a boot lid made entirely of glass, and the overall design of the car is made in a feminine way. There is enough space in the cabin for 4 people. The back row is not cramped due to the extended wheelbase. Overall dimensions (L / W / H): 3435х1630х1470 mm. The curb weight is 800 kg. Despite the size of the body, the 107th steadily behaves on the highway at a speed of 100 km / h.
3.Chevrolet Spark
The Spark is a deeply redesigned American version of the Daewoo Matiz. The five-door hatchback has been produced since 2009, designed for the American and European markets. Thanks to the branded "chopped" design, combined with calm lines, "Spark" has won its audience in many countries of the world. The small size of the body (3640x1597x1552 mm) does not mean that the cabin is cramped, on the contrary, five people can fully fit. The curb weight is 939 kg.
The base engine - 1.2 to 82 hp, allows you to reach the first "hundred" in 13 seconds, and the average gas consumption does not exceed 5.5 liters. The subcompact is equipped with ABS, front airbags and side curtain airbags, which allowed it to score 4 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test.
2. Daewoo Hue
If you ask what is the mass compact car in the CIS, they will answer you - Daewoo Matiz. Produced from 1997 to 2015. Dimensions: 3495 x 1495 x 1485mm. The five-door hatchback offered to choose one of two engines: 0.8 (51 hp) and 1.0 (63 hp), as a transmission, you can choose between a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. The complete set of the car includes a hydraulic booster and air conditioning - what else is needed for a women's small car?
The main advantages of Matiz:
- average fuel consumption of 5 liters
- maintenance and repair costs
- reliability of the power unit and transmission
- wear-resistant interior materials.
1. Peel P50
The first place in the ranking of “The smallest car in the world” is the English Peel P50. The length of the three-wheeled “unit” is 1370, the width is 1040 and the height is 1170 millimeters. Peel represents the micro class of cars, although it looks more like a motorized carriage. A three-wheeled car is driven by a 2-stroke engine with a power of 4.5 hp, which allows a speed of 60 km / h. By the way, there is a handle at the back of the car to manually deploy this miracle of British engineering.
