Undoubtedly, in an urban environment with its high traffic congestion and eternal problems with parking spaces, a small car is the ideal solution. True, such cars appeared long before the emergence of all these global problems with urban logistics. What does it mean? People just love compact, tidy cars, just as they love small dogs and mini computers. Present to your attention top 10 smallest cars in the world with indication of overall dimensions, weight and photographs.
10. Daihatsu Move
Dimensions: 3395x1475x1635 mm.
Weight: 810 kg
Maximum speed: 160 km / h
This Japanese four-seat micro van dates back to 2005. One of its main features are doors that open at 90 degrees, which ensures the comfort of passengers. In 2010, the car was completely updated: it was equipped with an automatic transmission and the latest Active Safety technology, which works by analogy with remote control in aviation.
Despite its small size, Daihatsu gives the impression of a rather powerful and solid car. Also, this baby has a special security system and a radar speed control system.
9. Aston Martin Cygnet
Dimensions: 3078x1680x1500 mm.
Weight: 890 kg
Maximum speed: 170 km / h
The English car Aston Martin Cygnet is a collaboration of such car brands as Aston Martin and Toyota. It should be noted that this is a relatively new project - the first small car was released only in 2011.
The first thing that catches your eye is the stylish and sophisticated design of the car: the characteristic "Martin" radiator grille, spoiler and slots in the hood, as well as a white or black interior made of expensive genuine leather. In addition to all these beautiful things, Cygnet also boasts excellent "stuffing": a powerful engine, automatic transmission and even an iPod docking station.
8. Toyota iQ
Dimensions: 2985x1680x1500 mm.
Weight: 845 kg
Maximum speed: 170 km / h
Safety comes first. Probably, this expression will be the fairest slogan for this car. It is equipped with nine airbags. By the way, one of them is installed even at the rear window. This adorable little car has been around since 2009 and is entirely innovative, so the price tag is quite high.
7. Peugeot 107
Dimensions: 3435x1630x1470 mm.
Weight: 800 Kg
Maximum speed: 157km / h
A successful collaboration between French and Japanese automotive engineers has paid off. Peugeot gave this little one a stylish design, suspension and good driving characteristics, and from Toyota - high-quality filling: an innovative three-cylinder engine and on-board electronics.
The only caveat is that there is very little space for storing luggage in the car, and it is not designed for large passengers. But this is not surprising for a small car.
6. Chevrolet Spark
Dimensions: 3495x1495x1500 mm.
Weight: 775 kg
Maximum speed: 160km / h
Small but daring. This five-door hatchback really can fit five people. Such a car is a perfect example of price-performance ratio.
In addition to its excellent technical characteristics, the Chevrolet Spark also surprises with an attractive price. In addition, the car boasts an original design that will not allow it to get lost in the endless gray stream of cars.
5. Citroen C1
Dimensions: 3430x1630x1460 mm.
Weight: 835 kg
Maximum speed: 157 km / h
Another joint creation of French and Japanese engineers, and this time also very successful. Small and roomy, Citroen C1 is rightfully considered a classic women's car - the body design impresses with its conservatism and, at the same time, elegance.
In addition, this baby is able to accelerate to maximum speed in just half a minute. The small and only drawback is that the rear windows of the car do not drop.
4. Fiat Seicento
Dimensions: 3319x1508x1440 mm.
Weight: 730 kg
Maximum speed: 140Km / h
The most "rare" car in our rating. The Fiat Seicento has been produced since 1998 and has not undergone significant changes to date, therefore, as it may seem to many, it looks rather old-fashioned and somewhat resembles a typical car of the socialist camp.
According to Italian engineers, the car can hold up to five people, but that's not true - a maximum of four. By the way, this small hatchback has an impressive payload - almost 500 kg.
3. Suzuki Twin
Dimensions: 2735x1475x1450 mm.
Weight: 560 kg
Maximum speed: 120 km / h
The three leaders in our ranking of the smallest cars in the world are opened by the Japanese-made Suzuki Twin subcompact car. This machine is ideal for large roads with high traffic congestion: due to its miniature size, the car is maneuverable when driving in traffic jams and in parking lots.
Suzuki Twin belongs to hybrid cars: it is available with both gasoline and hybrid engines. And, by the way, it is quite inexpensive in relation to cars of this class. Of the minuses: the car is extremely unstable, so it is not recommended to accelerate to maximum speed on it.
2. Mercedes SMART ForTwo
Dimensions: 2700x1560x1540
Weight: 730 kg
Maximum speed: 135 km / h
Although this is a car "for two", the small dimensions did not become a hindrance for the French engineers, who equipped it with the most modern equipment. The Mercedes SMART ForTwo boasts a high-tech on-board computer, anti-lock and stabilization systems, and a stepped automatic transmission.
The most important advantage of the car is that it spends only 3.5 to 5 liters of fuel for maximum acceleration. Speaking of fuel, this super miniature car is produced with a petrol and diesel engine.
1. Peel P50
Dimensions: 1370x1040x1170 mm.
Weight: 59 kg
Maximum speed: 80 km / h
Peel P50 is considered to be the smallest and lightest car in the world. Just think, its weight is only 59 kilograms! If you want to, you can just pick it up and carry it - for this, the car even has a special handle on the back.
The history of the car is very ambiguous and intermittent: it had already begun to be produced in the 90s at the factories of Great Britain, but production was suspended for unknown reasons. And since 2011, small-scale production has resumed.