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Lightest hatchbacks

We ranked 53 hatchbacks from the 1CARS catalog by kerb weight. The Peugeot 205 leads with 794 kg (1,750 lb).

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No. 1–25 of 53
  1. 1. Peugeot 205 205 I · 1983–1998 Rallye 1.3 (TU24) 794 kg1,750 lb Specs: Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 (TU24)
  2. 2. Toyota Aygo Aygo II · 2014–2022 1.0 l VVT-i 840 kg1,852 lb Specs: Toyota Aygo 1.0 l VVT-i
  3. 3. Volkswagen Golf Golf Mk2 · 1983–1992 1.8 l 865 kg1,907 lb Specs: Volkswagen Golf 1.8 l
  4. 4. 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)
  5. 5. Dacia Spring Spring I · 2021–2026 Electric 45 970 kg2,138 lb Specs: Dacia Spring Electric 45
  6. 6. Renault Twingo Twingo III · 2014–2024 1.0 l SCe 70 993 kg2,189 lb Specs: Renault Twingo 1.0 l SCe 70
  7. 7. Ford Ka Ka II · 2008–2016 1.2 1,015 kg2,238 lb Specs: Ford Ka 1.2
  8. 8. Ford Fiesta Fiesta B299 · 2008–2017 1.4 l Duratec 1,054 kg2,324 lb Specs: Ford Fiesta 1.4 l Duratec
  9. 9. Peugeot 208 208 II · 2019–present PureTech 75 1,055 kg2,326 lb Specs: Peugeot 208 PureTech 75
  10. 10. Hyundai i20 i20 BC3 · 2020–present Petrol 1,088 kg2,399 lb Specs: Hyundai i20 Petrol
  11. 11. Volkswagen Polo Polo VI · 2017–present 1.0 MPI 65 1,105 kg2,436 lb Specs: Volkswagen Polo 1.0 MPI 65
  12. 12. Mercedes-Benz A-Class A-Class W168 · 1997–2004 1.7 l A 160 CDI 1,115 kg2,458 lb Specs: Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7 l A 160 CDI
  13. 13. Toyota Vitz Vitz XP130 · 2010–2020 1.5 1,115 kg2,458 lb Specs: Toyota Vitz 1.5
  14. 14. Renault Clio Clio V · 2019–2025 SCe 65 1,117 kg2,463 lb Specs: Renault Clio SCe 65
  15. 15. Kia Picanto Picanto JA · 2017–present 1.0 l (68 PS) 1,124 kg2,478 lb Specs: Kia Picanto 1.0 l (68 PS)
  16. 16. Fiat 500 500 Hybrid · 2025–present 1.0 l Firefly Hybrid 1,130 kg2,491 lb Specs: Fiat 500 1.0 l Firefly Hybrid
  17. 17. Leapmotor T03 T03 I · 2020–present (37.3 kWh, Europe) 1,175 kg2,590 lb Specs: Leapmotor T03 (37.3 kWh, Europe)
  18. 18. Citroen C4 C4 I · 2004–2010 1.4 l 16v 1,182 kg2,606 lb Specs: Citroen C4 1.4 l 16v
  19. 19. SEAT Leon Leon Mk3 · 2012–2020 Petrol 1,191 kg2,626 lb Specs: SEAT Leon Petrol
  20. 20. Skoda Octavia Octavia Mk3 · 2012–2020 1.2 l TSI (86 PS) 1,218 kg2,685 lb Specs: Skoda Octavia 1.2 l TSI (86 PS)
  21. 21. Dongfeng H30 Cross 2010 Petrol 1,230 kg2,712 lb Specs: Dongfeng H30 Cross Petrol
  22. 22. MG3 MG3 III · 2024–present 1.5 l 1,237 kg2,727 lb Specs: MG3 1.5 l
  23. 23. Toyota Corolla Corolla E210 · 2018–present 1.2 Turbo 1,240 kg2,734 lb Specs: Toyota Corolla 1.2 Turbo
  24. 24. Ford Mustang Mustang Fox · 1979–1993 5.0 l V8 1,262 kg2,782 lb Specs: Ford Mustang 5.0 l V8
  25. 25. Mini Cooper Cooper F56 · 2014–2023 1.5 l 1,266 kg2,791 lb Specs: Mini Cooper 1.5 l

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

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Questions and answers

Which is the lightest hatchback in the 1CARS catalog?

The Peugeot 205 (205 I · 1983–1998), with 794 kg (1,750 lb). Second is the Toyota Aygo with 840 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.