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The 30 lightest cars

Cars ranked by kerb weight, lightest first. Weights are measured differently by different sources (with or without driver), so treat small gaps as approximate. We include the latest version of each model on sale since 2015 that has the figures in our guide (30 cars).

The top 10 drawn to the same scale (numbers match the table)

#	Car	Kerb weight	Length	Width
1	Aixam City 2007–present · 3-door hatchback	350 kg	280 cm9 ft 2 in2,800 mm	150 cm4 ft 11 in1,500 mm
2	Lada Niva 1977–present · Offroader	522 kg	374 cm12 ft 3 in3,740 mm	168 cm5 ft 6 in1,680 mm
3	Suzuki Carry Maruti Suzuki Omni 1984–2019 · Van	785 kg	337 cm11 ft 1 in3,370 mm	141 cm4 ft 8 in1,410 mm
4	Suzuki Celerio Second generation (FE) 2014–2021 · 5-door hatchback	785 kg	360 cm11 ft 10 in3,600 mm	160 cm5 ft 3 in1,600 mm
5	KTM X-Bow 2008–present · Car	790 kg	373.8 cm12 ft 3 in3,738 mm	191.5 cm6 ft 3 in1,915 mm
6	Volkswagen Up 2011–2023 · 5-door hatchback	818 kg	360 cm11 ft 10 in3,600 mm	164.1 cm5 ft 5 in1,641 mm
7	Peugeot 108 2014–2022 · 5-door hatchback	840 kg	347.5 cm11 ft 5 in3,475 mm	161.5 cm5 ft 4 in1,615 mm
8	Suzuki Swift Third generation 2016–2023 · 5-door hatchback	840 kg	389 cm12 ft 9 in3,890 mm	169.5 cm5 ft 7 in1,695 mm
9	Kia Picanto Third generation 2017–present · 5-door hatchback	860 kg	359.5 cm11 ft 10 in3,595 mm	159.5 cm5 ft 3 in1,595 mm
10	FIAT 500 312 2007–2024 · 3-door hatchback	865 kg	354.6 cm11 ft 8 in3,546 mm	162.7 cm5 ft 4 in1,627 mm
11	Suzuki Baleno 2015 First generation 2015–2022 · 5-door hatchback	865 kg	399.5 cm13 ft 1 in3,995 mm	174.5 cm5 ft 9 in1,745 mm
12	Suzuki Ignis Second generation 2016–2026 · SUV	865 kg	370 cm12 ft 2 in3,700 mm	166 cm5 ft 5 in1,660 mm
13	Lotus Elise Series 3 2011–2021 · Roadster	866 kg	382.4 cm12 ft 7 in3,824 mm	171.9 cm5 ft 8 in1,719 mm
14	smart Fortwo 2014–2019 · 3-door hatchback	880 kg	269.5 cm8 ft 10 in2,695 mm	166.3 cm5 ft 5 in1,663 mm
15	smart Fortwo 2014–2019 · Cabriolet	880 kg	269.5 cm8 ft 10 in2,695 mm	166.3 cm5 ft 5 in1,663 mm
16	Hyundai i10 Third generation 2019–present · 5-door hatchback	921 kg	367 cm12 ft 0 in3,670 mm	168 cm5 ft 6 in1,680 mm
17	Hyundai i10 Third generation 2019–2020 · Sedan	921 kg	381.5 cm12 ft 6 in3,815 mm	168 cm5 ft 6 in1,680 mm
18	Opel Karl 2015–2019 · 5-door hatchback	939 kg	367.5 cm12 ft 1 in3,675 mm	169.8 cm5 ft 7 in1,698 mm
19	Alfa Romeo 4C 2013–2019 · Coupe	940 kg	398.9 cm13 ft 1 in3,989 mm	209 cm6 ft 10 in2,090 mm
20	Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020 · 5-door hatchback	965 kg	415.7 cm13 ft 8 in4,157 mm	172.9 cm5 ft 8 in1,729 mm
21	Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020 · SUV	965 kg	415.7 cm13 ft 8 in4,157 mm	172.9 cm5 ft 8 in1,729 mm
22	Suzuki Fronx 2023–present · SUV	965 kg	399.5 cm13 ft 1 in3,995 mm	176.5 cm5 ft 9 in1,765 mm
23	Daihatsu Rocky A200 Daihatsu Rocky 2019–present · SUV	970 kg	399.5 cm13 ft 1 in3,995 mm	169.5 cm5 ft 7 in1,695 mm
24	Toyota Vitz Third generation (XP130) 2010–2019 · 5-door hatchback	970 kg	388.5 cm12 ft 9 in3,885 mm	169.5 cm5 ft 7 in1,695 mm
25	DS 3 First generation 2009–2019 · 3-door hatchback	974 kg	394.8 cm12 ft 11 in3,948 mm	171.5 cm5 ft 8 in1,715 mm
26	Peugeot 208 First generation 2012–2019 · 3-door hatchback	975 kg	396.2 cm13 ft 0 in3,962 mm	173.9 cm5 ft 8 in1,739 mm
27	Peugeot 208 First generation 2012–2019 · 5-door hatchback	975 kg	396.2 cm13 ft 0 in3,962 mm	173.9 cm5 ft 8 in1,739 mm
28	Renault Clio Clio IV 2012–2020 · Estate	980 kg	406.2 cm13 ft 4 in4,062 mm	173.2 cm5 ft 8 in1,732 mm
29	Mazda MX-5 ND 2015–present · Car	990 kg	391.5 cm12 ft 10 in3,915 mm	173 cm5 ft 8 in1,730 mm
30	Toyota Yaris XP150 2013–present · Sedan	1,010 kg	411.5 cm13 ft 6 in4,115 mm	170 cm5 ft 7 in1,700 mm

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check each car’s page for the source. Width is body width without mirrors unless stated.

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