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Hatchbacks with the best power-to-weight ratio

We ranked 53 hatchbacks from the 1CARS catalog by power-to-weight ratio. The BMW i4 leads with 200 kW/t (272 PS/t · 268 hp/t).

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Hatchbacks with the best power-to-weight ratio

No. 1–25 of 53
  1. 1. BMW i4 i4 G26 · 2021–present M60 xDrive 200 kW/t272 PS/t · 268 hp/t Specs: BMW i4 M60 xDrive
  2. 2. Honda Civic Type R Civic Type R FL5 · 2022–present 2.0 turbo K20C1 164 kW/t222 PS/t · 219 hp/t Specs: Honda Civic Type R 2.0 turbo K20C1
  3. 3. Volkswagen Golf Golf Mk8 · 2019–present 2.0 l GTI Clubsport TSI 152 kW/t206 PS/t · 203 hp/t Specs: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 l GTI Clubsport TSI
  4. 4. Polestar 2 2 I · 2020–present Long Range Dual Motor 144 kW/t196 PS/t · 193 hp/t Specs: Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
  5. 5. Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS V297 · 2021–present 580 4MATIC 138 kW/t188 PS/t · 185 hp/t Specs: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
  6. 6. Ford Focus Focus IV · 2018–2025 2.3 l ST EcoBoost 134 kW/t183 PS/t · 180 hp/t Specs: Ford Focus 2.3 l ST EcoBoost
  7. 7. Hyundai Veloster N Veloster N JS · 2018–2022 N 2.0 T-GDi 134 kW/t182 PS/t · 179 hp/t Specs: Hyundai Veloster N N 2.0 T-GDi
  8. 8. Audi A6 e-tron A6 e-tron I · 2024–present A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 134 kW/t182 PS/t · 179 hp/t Specs: Audi A6 e-tron A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
  9. 9. Ford Mustang Mustang Fox · 1979–1993 5.0 l V8 133 kW/t181 PS/t · 178 hp/t Specs: Ford Mustang 5.0 l V8
  10. 10. Volkswagen ID.3 ID.3 I · 2019–present GTX Performance 79 kWh 120 kW/t164 PS/t · 161 hp/t Specs: Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 79 kWh
  11. 11. Skoda Octavia Octavia Mk4 · 2019–present 2.0 l RS TSI (245 PS) 117 kW/t159 PS/t · 157 hp/t Specs: Skoda Octavia 2.0 l RS TSI (245 PS)
  12. 12. Mercedes-Benz A-Class A-Class W177 · 2018–present 2.0 l A 250 113 kW/t154 PS/t · 152 hp/t Specs: Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0 l A 250
  13. 13. Ford Fiesta 2017–2023 1.5 l ST EcoBoost 113 kW/t154 PS/t · 152 hp/t Specs: Ford Fiesta 1.5 l ST EcoBoost
  14. 14. MG3 MG3 III · 2024–present 1.5 Hybrid+ 111 kW/t151 PS/t · 149 hp/t Specs: MG3 1.5 Hybrid+
  15. 15. Mini Cooper S Cooper S F56 · 2014–2024 2.0 turbo 111 kW/t150 PS/t · 148 hp/t Specs: Mini Cooper S 2.0 turbo
  16. 16. Mini Hatch Hatch F66/J01 · 2024–present John Cooper Works Electric 109 kW/t148 PS/t · 146 hp/t Specs: Mini Hatch John Cooper Works Electric
  17. 17. Volkswagen ID.7 ID.7 I · 2023–present GTX 86 kWh 107 kW/t145 PS/t · 143 hp/t Specs: Volkswagen ID.7 GTX 86 kWh
  18. 18. Volkswagen Polo Polo VI · 2017–present 2.0 l GTI TSI 107 kW/t145 PS/t · 143 hp/t Specs: Volkswagen Polo 2.0 l GTI TSI
  19. 19. Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex Sprinter Trueno AE86 · 1983–1987 1.6 l GT APEX (gross) 107 kW/t145 PS/t · 143 hp/t Specs: Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex 1.6 l GT APEX (gross)
  20. 20. Mercedes-Benz B-Class B-Class W247 · 2018–present 2.0 l B 250 4MATIC 106 kW/t144 PS/t · 142 hp/t Specs: Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.0 l B 250 4MATIC
  21. 21. Toyota Prius Prius XW60 · 2022–present 2.0 Plug-in Hybrid 101 kW/t138 PS/t · 136 hp/t Specs: Toyota Prius 2.0 Plug-in Hybrid
  22. 22. Toyota Corolla Corolla E210 · 2018–present 2.0 Hybrid (2023 update) 99 kW/t134 PS/t · 132 hp/t Specs: Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid (2023 update)
  23. 23. Peugeot 205 205 I · 1983–1998 Rallye 1.3 (TU24) 96 kW/t130 PS/t · 128 hp/t Specs: Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 (TU24)
  24. 24. Honda Civic Civic XI · 2021–present 2.0 e:HEV 89 kW/t121 PS/t · 119 hp/t Specs: Honda Civic 2.0 e:HEV
  25. 25. Kia K4 K4 CL4 · 2024–present 1.6 T-GDi 89 kW/t121 PS/t · 119 hp/t Specs: Kia K4 1.6 T-GDi

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Method and data

Power-to-weight is the peak power of a version divided by its kerb weight from the same specification, in kilowatts per tonne. Each model appears once, with its best version. Makers measure weight differently (EU kerb weight includes a 75 kg driver, a dry weight has no fluids), so treat small gaps with caution. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 53 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

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Questions and answers

Which hatchback has the best power-to-weight ratio in the 1CARS catalog?

The BMW i4 (i4 G26 · 2021–present), with 200 kW/t (272 PS/t · 268 hp/t). Second is the Honda Civic Type R with 164 kW/t.

How is this ranking compiled?

Power-to-weight is the peak power of a version divided by its kerb weight from the same specification, in kilowatts per tonne. Each model appears once, with its best version. Makers measure weight differently (EU kerb weight includes a 75 kg driver, a dry weight has no fluids), so treat small gaps with caution.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.