If your garage is tight or parallel parking is a daily battle, overall length matters. Here are the 15 shortest vehicles from 2021.
Powered by a 1.4L inline-4 producing 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the shortest overall length of 143.1" — well under the segment average of 191.2". That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 1.2L dohc 3-cylinder producing 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 149.4" — 6.3" longer than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 228 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 151.0" — 1.6" longer than the #2 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 189 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 151.4" — 0.4" longer than the #3 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 1.5L turbocharged inline-3 producing 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 151.4" overall length. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 154.1" — 2.7" longer than the #5 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 skyactiv-g producing 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 154.1" overall length. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 158.5" — 4.4" longer than the #7 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 159.1" — 0.6" longer than the #8 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 1.0L turbo inline-3 producing 123 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 161.3" — 2.2" longer than the #9 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 1.6L turbo inline-4 producing 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 164.0" — 2.7" longer than the #10 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, with 259 miles of range. It delivers 164.0" overall length. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 164.6" — 0.6" longer than the #12 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 165.2" — 0.6" longer than the #13 spot. That's better than 98% of vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 167.1" — 1.9" longer than the #14 spot. That's better than 98% of vehicles.
Full Comparison: Shortest Cars by Overall Length in 2021
| # | Vehicle | Overall Length | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Chevrolet Spark | 143.1" | $14,395 | 98 hp |
| 2 | 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage | 149.4" | $16,295 | 78 hp |
| 3 | 2021 Mini Convertible | 151.0" | $39,000 | 228 hp |
| 4 | 2021 Mini Cooper Convertible | 151.4" | $27,050 | 189 hp |
| 5 | 2021 Mini Cooper | 151.4" | $22,750 | 134 hp |
| 6 | 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 154.1" | $26,830 | 181 hp |
| 7 | 2021 Mazda Miata | 154.1" | $27,225 | 181 hp |
| 8 | 2021 BMW i3 | 158.5" | $44,450 | 170 hp |
| 9 | 2021 Hyundai Venue | 159.1" | $18,750 | 121 hp |
| 10 | 2021 Ford EcoSport | 161.3" | $19,995 | 123 hp |
| 11 | 2021 Hyundai Kona | 164.0" | $25,200 | 175 hp |
| 12 | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 164.0" | $36,500 | 200 hp |
| 13 | 2021 Audi TT | 164.6" | $49,800 | 228 hp |
| 14 | 2021 Kia Soul | 165.2" | $20,300 | 147 hp |
| 15 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | 167.1" | $32,250 | 275 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark takes the top spot with 143.1". The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is a close second. All 15 vehicles listed here beat the 2021 segment average of 191.2".