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We ranked 304 cars from the 1CARS catalog by kerb weight. The Caterham Seven leads with 440 kg (970 lb).

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No. 1–25 of 304
  1. 1. Caterham Seven Seven I · 1973–present 0.7 l 170 440 kg970 lb Specs: Caterham Seven 0.7 l 170
  2. 2. Ariel Atom Atom 4 · 2018–present 4 2.0 Turbo 612 kg1,349 lb Specs: Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo
  3. 3. Ford Anglia Anglia 105E · 1959–1967 1.0 l 997 cc Kent (105E) 737 kg1,625 lb Specs: Ford Anglia 1.0 l 997 cc Kent (105E)
  4. 4. Volkswagen Golf Golf Mk1 · 1974–1993 1.5 l 750 kg1,653 lb Specs: Volkswagen Golf 1.5 l
  5. 5. Lotus Elise Elise S2 · 2000–2010 1.8 l R / Elise S (2ZZ-GE) 788 kg1,737 lb Specs: Lotus Elise 1.8 l R / Elise S (2ZZ-GE)
  6. 6. Peugeot 205 205 I · 1983–1998 Rallye 1.3 (TU24) 794 kg1,750 lb Specs: Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 (TU24)
  7. 7. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia Type 14 · 1955–1974 1.2 l 1200 (1192 cc) 820 kg1,808 lb Specs: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2 l 1200 (1192 cc)
  8. 8. Toyota Aygo Aygo II · 2014–2022 1.0 l VVT-i 840 kg1,852 lb Specs: Toyota Aygo 1.0 l VVT-i
  9. 9. Marussia B2 2009–2014 2.8 l Limited run · 500 built 850 kg1,874 lb Specs: Marussia B2 2.8 l
  10. 10. Audi 80 80 B1 · 1972–1978 1.5 l (ZB), later 1.6 900 kg1,984 lb Specs: Audi 80 1.5 l (ZB), later 1.6
  11. 11. Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta 1948–1950 2.0 l 900 kg1,984 lb Specs: Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta 2.0 l
  12. 12. Moskvich-403 1962–1965 1.4 l 900 kg1,984 lb Specs: Moskvich-403 1.4 l
  13. 13. Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex Sprinter Trueno AE86 · 1983–1987 1.6 l GT APEX (gross) 900 kg1,984 lb Specs: Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex 1.6 l GT APEX (gross)
  14. 14. Renault Symbol Symbol II · 2008–2012 1.1 l 904 kg1,993 lb Specs: Renault Symbol 1.1 l
  15. 15. Moskvich-407 1958–1963 1.4 l 910 kg2,006 lb Specs: Moskvich-407 1.4 l
  16. 16. Toyota MR2 MR2 AW11 · 1984–1989 1.5 l 1500 S (3A-LU, AW10) 920 kg2,028 lb Specs: Toyota MR2 1.5 l 1500 S (3A-LU, AW10)
  17. 17. Ford Consul Classic Consul Classic 315 · 1961–1963 1.3 l 1,340 cc Kent (109E) 940 kg2,072 lb Specs: Ford Consul Classic 1.3 l 1,340 cc Kent (109E)
  18. 18. Lada VAZ-2101 1970–1982 1.2 l (1,198 cc) 955 kg2,105 lb Specs: Lada VAZ-2101 1.2 l (1,198 cc)
  19. 19. LuAZ-969 1971–1975 1.2 l 960 kg2,116 lb Specs: LuAZ-969 1.2 l
  20. 20. Daewoo Nexia 1994–2016 1.5 l 969 kg2,136 lb Specs: Daewoo Nexia 1.5 l
  21. 21. Dacia Spring Spring I · 2021–2026 Electric 45 970 kg2,138 lb Specs: Dacia Spring Electric 45
  22. 22. Mazda MX-5 MX-5 ND · 2015–present 1.5 l Skyactiv-G 131 990 kg2,183 lb Specs: Mazda MX-5 1.5 l Skyactiv-G 131
  23. 23. Renault Twingo Twingo III · 2014–2024 1.0 l SCe 70 993 kg2,189 lb Specs: Renault Twingo 1.0 l SCe 70
  24. 24. Ford Ka Ka II · 2008–2016 1.2 1,015 kg2,238 lb Specs: Ford Ka 1.2
  25. 25. Honda Civic Civic VI · 1995–2000 1.6 VTEC-E (D16Y5) 1,030 kg2,271 lb Specs: Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC-E (D16Y5)

Next: No. 26–50 of 304 279 more models with a figure

Method and data

Each model appears once, with the lowest kerb weight quoted for any of its versions. Makers measure weight differently (with or without driver and fuel), so treat gaps of a few dozen kilograms with caution. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 304 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

Not ranked: Porsche 356 №1 Roadster (585 kg) - prototype, not sold; AeroMobil 3.0 (600 kg) - prototype, not sold. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars stay out of the ranking; limited-run models are marked.

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Questions and answers

Which is the lightest car in the 1CARS catalog?

The Caterham Seven (Seven I · 1973–present), with 440 kg (970 lb). Second is the Ariel Atom with 612 kg.

How is this ranking compiled?

Each model appears once, with the lowest kerb weight quoted for any of its versions. Makers measure weight differently (with or without driver and fuel), so treat gaps of a few dozen kilograms 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.