Hatchbacks with the biggest engines
We ranked 70 hatchbacks from the 1CARS catalog by engine displacement. The Ford Mustang leads with 5,000 cc (5.0 l · 305 cu in).
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Hatchbacks with the biggest engines
No. 1–25 of 70-
1. Ford Mustang
Mustang Fox · 1979–1993
5.0 l V8
5,000 cc
Specs: Ford Mustang 5.0 l V8 -
2. Ford SVT Cobra
SVT Cobra I · 1993
4.9 l 5.0 V8
4,949 cc
Specs: Ford SVT Cobra 4.9 l 5.0 V8
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3. Audi RS7
RS7 C8 · 2019–2025
4.0 l 4 L 8 cyl Automatic (S8) · 2025 (EPA)
4,000 cc
Specs: Audi RS7 4.0 l 4 L 8 cyl Automatic (S8) · 2025 (EPA) -
4. Audi A7
A7 C8 · 2018–2025
3.0 l 3 L 6 cyl Automatic (AM-S7) · 2023 (EPA)
3,000 cc
Specs: Audi A7 3.0 l 3 L 6 cyl Automatic (AM-S7) · 2023 (EPA)
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5. Audi A5
A5 B10 · 2024–present
3.0 l S5 TFSI quattro
2,995 cc
Specs: Audi A5 3.0 l S5 TFSI quattro
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6. Porsche Panamera
Panamera III (976) · 2023–present
2.9 l L 6 cyl Automatic (AM-S8) · 2026 (EPA)
2,900 cc
Specs: Porsche Panamera 2.9 l L 6 cyl Automatic (AM-S8) · 2026 (EPA) -
7. Toyota Supra
Supra A40/A50 · 1978–1981
2.8 l 5M-E
2,800 cc
Specs: Toyota Supra 2.8 l 5M-E -
8. Ford Pinto
1971–1980
2.8 l Cologne V6
2,786 cc
Specs: Ford Pinto 2.8 l Cologne V6
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9. Subaru Impreza
Impreza GU · 2023–present
2.5 l L 4 cyl Automatic (AV-S8) · 2026 (EPA)
2,500 cc
Specs: Subaru Impreza 2.5 l L 4 cyl Automatic (AV-S8) · 2026 (EPA) -
10. Volvo V40
V40 I · 2012–2019
2.5 l T5 five-cylinder
2,497 cc
Specs: Volvo V40 2.5 l T5 five-cylinder -
11. Ford Focus
Focus IV · 2018–2025
2.3 l ST EcoBoost
2,261 cc
Specs: Ford Focus 2.3 l ST EcoBoost
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12. Infiniti Q30
Q30 H15 · 2015–2019
2.2 l
2,200 cc
Specs: Infiniti Q30 2.2 l -
13. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
A-Class W176 · 2012–2018
2.1 l A 220 CDI
2,143 cc
Specs: Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1 l A 220 CDI -
14. Mercedes-Benz B-Class
B-Class W246 · 2011–2018
2.1 l B 220 CDI
2,143 cc
Specs: Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2.1 l B 220 CDI
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15. Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Giulietta 940 · 2010–2020
2.0 l
2,000 cc
Specs: Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 l -
16. Hyundai Veloster N
Veloster N JS · 2018–2022
2.0 l 2 L 4 cyl Automatic (AM-S8) · 2022 (EPA)
2,000 cc
Specs: Hyundai Veloster N 2.0 l 2 L 4 cyl Automatic (AM-S8) · 2022 (EPA) -
17. Kia Soul
Soul III · 2019–2025
2.0 l 2 L 4 cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2025 (EPA)
2,000 cc
Specs: Kia Soul 2.0 l 2 L 4 cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2025 (EPA) -
18. Mini Cooper
Cooper F56 · 2014–2023
2.0 l
2,000 cc
Specs: Mini Cooper 2.0 l -
19. Renault Kaptur
2016–2023
2.0 l
2,000 cc
Specs: Renault Kaptur 2.0 l -
20. Renault Megane RS
2013
2.0 l
2,000 cc
Specs: Renault Megane RS 2.0 l
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21. Skoda Octavia
Octavia Mk2 · 2004–2013
2.0 l RS TFSI
2,000 cc
Specs: Skoda Octavia 2.0 l RS TFSI -
22. Toyota Prius
Prius XW60 · 2022–present
2.0 l 2 L 4 cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2026 (EPA)
2,000 cc
Specs: Toyota Prius 2.0 l 2 L 4 cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2026 (EPA)
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23. Volkswagen Golf
Golf Mk6 · 2009–2012
2.0 l
2,000 cc
Specs: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 l -
24. Ford Fiesta
2002
2.0 l ST Duratec
1,999 cc
Specs: Ford Fiesta 2.0 l ST Duratec
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25. Ford Escort
Escort Mk V · 1990–1995
2.0 l RS2000 16V
1,998 cc
Specs: Ford Escort 2.0 l RS2000 16V
Method and data
Each model appears once, with the largest engine displacement of any of its petrol, diesel or hybrid versions. Electric cars have no displacement and are left out. How we collect and check data
Ranked: 70 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 biggest engine in the 1CARS catalog?
The Ford Mustang (Mustang Fox · 1979–1993), with 5,000 cc (5.0 l · 305 cu in). Second is the Ford SVT Cobra with 4,949 cc.
How is this ranking compiled?
Each model appears once, with the largest engine displacement of any of its petrol, diesel or hybrid versions. Electric cars have no displacement and are left out.
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.