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Shortest Cars by Overall Length in 2021

The most compact vehicles in 2021, ranked by overall length — perfect for tight garages and city parking.

If your garage is tight or parallel parking is a daily battle, overall length matters. Here are the 15 shortest vehicles from 2021.

Segment Average 191.2" 904 vehicles from 2021
#1
2021 Chevrolet Spark LS, LT, Activ
143.1" Overall Length

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.

98 hp 94 lb-ft 10.7s 0-60 23 mpg $14,395 RWD
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#2
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES Sedan
149.4" Overall Length

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.

78 hp 74 lb-ft 12.5s 0-60 37 mpg $16,295 FWD
Also available as: Gasoline · 1.2L DOHC 3-Cylinder · FWD · 78 hp · 149.4" overall length Gasoline · 1.2L DOHC 3-Cylinder · FWD · 78 hp · 149.4" overall length
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#3
2021 Mini Convertible John Cooper Works Convertible
151.0" Overall Length

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.

228 hp 236 lb-ft 5.9s 0-60 27 mpg $39,000 FWD
Also available as: Gasoline · 1.5L Turbo 3-Cylinder · FWD · 134 hp · 151.0" overall length Gasoline · 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD · 189 hp · 151.0" overall length
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#4
2021 Mini Cooper Convertible Cooper S
151.4" Overall Length

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.

189 hp 207 lb-ft 6.8s 0-60 27 mpg $27,050 FWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbocharged I4 · FWD · 228 hp · 151.4" overall length Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbocharged I4 · FWD · 189 hp · 151.4" overall length Premium Gasoline · 1.5L Turbocharged I3 · FWD · 134 hp · 151.4" overall length Premium Gasoline · 1.5L Turbocharged I3 · FWD · 134 hp · 151.4" overall length
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#5
2021 Mini Cooper Cooper Hardtop 4-Door
151.4" Overall Length

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.

134 hp 162 lb-ft 8s 0-60 30 mpg $22,750 FWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 1.5L Turbocharged I3 · FWD · 134 hp · 151.4" overall length Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbocharged I4 · FWD · 189 hp · 151.4" overall length Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbocharged I4 · FWD · 189 hp · 151.4" overall length
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#6
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport, Club, Grand Touring
154.1" Overall Length

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.

181 hp 151 lb-ft 5.7s 0-60 29 mpg $26,830 RWD
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#7
2021 Mazda Miata Sport
154.1" Overall Length

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.

181 hp 151 lb-ft 6.3s 0-60 29 mpg $27,225 RWD
Also available as: Gasoline · 2.0L I4 SKYACTIV-G · RWD · 181 hp · 154.1" overall length
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#8
2021 BMW i3 i3 (94 Ah / 120 Ah)
158.5" Overall Length

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.

170 hp 184 lb-ft 7.2s 0-60 $44,450 RWD 2,820 lbs
Also available as: Electric · Electric Motor (eDrive) · RWD · 181 hp · 158.5" overall length
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#9
2021 Hyundai Venue SE, SEL, Denim
159.1" Overall Length

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.

121 hp 113 lb-ft 9.9s 0-60 31 mpg $18,750 FWD
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#10
2021 Ford EcoSport S, SE, SES, Titanium
161.3" Overall Length

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.

123 hp 125 lb-ft 10.9s 0-60 28 mpg $19,995 FWD
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 2.0 L I4 · AWD · 166 hp · 161.3" overall length
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#11
2021 Hyundai Kona Limited, Ultimate
164.0" Overall Length

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.

175 hp 195 lb-ft 7s 0-60 30 mpg $25,200 FWD
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#12
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT, Premier
164.0" Overall Length

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.

200 hp 266 lb-ft 6.5s 0-60 259-mi range $36,500 FWD
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#13
2021 Audi TT 45 TFSI Coupe quattro (228hp, 2019+)
164.6" Overall Length

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.

228 hp 258 lb-ft 5.2s 0-60 26 mpg $49,800 AWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD · 288 hp · 164.6" overall length
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#14
2021 Kia Soul S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX
165.2" Overall Length

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.

147 hp 132 lb-ft 8.5s 0-60 31 mpg $20,300 FWD
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 2.0 L I4 · FWD · 147 hp · 165.2" overall length Regular Gasoline · 1.6 L Turbo I4 · FWD · 201 hp · 165.2" overall length
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#15
2021 Hyundai Veloster N Base
167.1" Overall Length

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.

275 hp 260 lb-ft 4.8s 0-60 22 mpg $32,250 FWD
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Full Comparison: Shortest Cars by Overall Length in 2021

# Vehicle Overall Length PriceHP
1 2021 Chevrolet Spark 143.1" $14,39598 hp
2 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage 149.4" $16,29578 hp
3 2021 Mini Convertible 151.0" $39,000228 hp
4 2021 Mini Cooper Convertible 151.4" $27,050189 hp
5 2021 Mini Cooper 151.4" $22,750134 hp
6 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata 154.1" $26,830181 hp
7 2021 Mazda Miata 154.1" $27,225181 hp
8 2021 BMW i3 158.5" $44,450170 hp
9 2021 Hyundai Venue 159.1" $18,750121 hp
10 2021 Ford EcoSport 161.3" $19,995123 hp
11 2021 Hyundai Kona 164.0" $25,200175 hp
12 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV 164.0" $36,500200 hp
13 2021 Audi TT 164.6" $49,800228 hp
14 2021 Kia Soul 165.2" $20,300147 hp
15 2021 Hyundai Veloster N 167.1" $32,250275 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".