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Shortest Cars by Overall Length in 2023

The most compact vehicles in 2023, 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 2023.

Segment Average 192.2" 1,016 vehicles from 2023
#1
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage SE/LE
149.4" Overall Length

Powered by a 1.2L dohc 3-cylinder producing 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the shortest overall length of 149.4" — well under the segment average of 192.2". That's better than 99% of vehicles.

78 hp 74 lb-ft 12.8s 0-60 39 mpg $18,490 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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#2
2023 Mini Convertible Cooper S Convertible
151.0" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 189 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 151.0" — 1.6" longer than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

189 hp 207 lb-ft 6.4s 0-60 28 mpg $35,850 FWD
Also available as: Gasoline · 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD · 228 hp · 151.0" overall length Gasoline · 1.5L Turbo 3-Cylinder · FWD · 134 hp · 151.0" overall length
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#3
2023 Mini Cooper Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door
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 #2 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

189 hp 207 lb-ft 6.6s 0-60 27 mpg $23,750 FWD
Also available as: 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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#4
2023 Mini Cooper Convertible Cooper
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 8.3s 0-60 31 mpg $27,750 FWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbocharged I4 · FWD · 189 hp · 151.4" overall length 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
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#5
2023 Mazda Miata Grand Touring
154.1" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 skyactiv-g producing 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 154.1" — 2.7" longer than the #4 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

181 hp 151 lb-ft 7s 0-60 29 mpg $34,200 RWD
Also available as: Gasoline · 2.0L I4 SKYACTIV-G · RWD · 181 hp · 154.1" overall length
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#6
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club, Grand Touring
154.1" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 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 5.8s 0-60 29 mpg $36,430 RWD
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#7
2023 Hyundai Venue SE, SEL, Limited
159.1" Overall Length

Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 159.1" — 5.0" longer than the #6 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

121 hp 113 lb-ft 10.1s 0-60 31 mpg $20,300 FWD
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#8
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT, 2LT
163.2" Overall Length

Powered by an electric powertrain producing 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, with 259 miles of range. Overall length: 163.2" — 4.1" longer than the #7 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

200 hp 266 lb-ft 6.5s 0-60 259-mi range $26,500 FWD
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#9
2023 Audi TT TTS 45 TFSI Coupe quattro (288hp, 2019+)
164.6" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 288 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 164.6" — 1.4" longer than the #8 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

288 hp 280 lb-ft 4.4s 0-60 25 mpg $62,200 AWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD · 228 hp · 164.6" overall length
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#10
2023 Kia Soul LX, S, 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 #9 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

147 hp 132 lb-ft 8.5s 0-60 30 mpg $19,900 FWD
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#11
2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport, Rubicon
166.8" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 166.8" — 1.6" longer than the #10 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

270 hp 295 lb-ft 6.4s 0-60 22 mpg $33,895 AWD
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#12
2023 Fiat 500X Pop, Sport
167.2" Overall Length

Powered by a 1.3L turbo inline-4 producing 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 167.2" — 0.4" longer than the #11 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

177 hp 210 lb-ft 8.5s 0-60 26 mpg $28,840 AWD
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#13
2023 Jeep Renegade Latitude, Limited, Upland
167.5" Overall Length

Powered by a 1.3L turbo inline-4 producing 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 167.5" — 0.3" longer than the #12 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

177 hp 210 lb-ft 8.6s 0-60 26 mpg $28,695 FWD
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 1.3 L Turbo I4 · AWD · 177 hp · 167.5" overall length
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#14
2023 Toyota GR86 Premium
167.9" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.4L flat-4 boxer producing 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Overall length: 167.9" — 0.4" longer than the #13 spot. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

228 hp 184 lb-ft 6.1s 0-60 25 mpg $30,300 RWD
Also available as: Gas · 2.4L Flat-4 Boxer · RWD · 228 hp · 167.9" overall length
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#15
2023 Subaru BRZ Premium, Limited
167.9" Overall Length

Powered by a 2.4L h4 producing 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 167.9" overall length. That's better than 99% of vehicles.

228 hp 184 lb-ft 5.8s 0-60 22 mpg $29,615 RWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 2.4L H4 · RWD · 228 hp · 167.9" overall length
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Full Comparison: Shortest Cars by Overall Length in 2023

# Vehicle Overall Length PriceHP
1 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage 149.4" $18,49078 hp
2 2023 Mini Convertible 151.0" $35,850189 hp
3 2023 Mini Cooper 151.4" $23,750189 hp
4 2023 Mini Cooper Convertible 151.4" $27,750134 hp
5 2023 Mazda Miata 154.1" $34,200181 hp
6 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 154.1" $36,430181 hp
7 2023 Hyundai Venue 159.1" $20,300121 hp
8 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 163.2" $26,500200 hp
9 2023 Audi TT 164.6" $62,200288 hp
10 2023 Kia Soul 165.2" $19,900147 hp
11 2023 Jeep Wrangler 166.8" $33,895270 hp
12 2023 Fiat 500X 167.2" $28,840177 hp
13 2023 Jeep Renegade 167.5" $28,695177 hp
14 2023 Toyota GR86 167.9" $30,300228 hp
15 2023 Subaru BRZ 167.9" $29,615228 hp

The Bottom Line

The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage takes the top spot with 149.4". The 2023 Mini Convertible is a close second. All 15 vehicles listed here beat the 2023 segment average of 192.2".