Small cars in USA sorted by length
Overview of new and used cars from all brands under 175 inches long in the US market.
The mobility through the cities with busy traffic, few parking and mainly short trips with little occupation creates the need for small cars due to their agility, easy parking, fuel consumption and emissions contained. Automakers respond to this urban driving need in their ranges featuring small cars in size but with as much comfort and interior space as possible.
SmallCarsOverview.com provides you the list of small cars with overviews from the smallest car up to 175 inches long. New cars are sorted into three lists: smallest, subcompact, and compact, ordered from short to long car length for a quick comparison of similar sized vehicles and used cars are grouped by make.
- List of smallest cars. The shortest length vehicles for easier parking. Mitsubishi Mirage, MINI 2-door, Hyundai Venue, ...
- List of subcompact cars from 160 to 167 inches long. Chevrolet Bolt, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul, ...
- List of compact cars from 167 to 175 inches long. Toyota Corolla Hatchback, Hyundai Kona, Chevrolet Trailblazer, ...
Latest small car overviews:
2026 Nissan Leaf
Length: 173.0 inchesThe Nissan LEAF raises the bar for electric vehicles with a striking new crossover design and advanced connected features. The Nissan LEAF features a sleek, aerodynamic design engineered for efficiency and performan... (full Nissan Leaf overview)
2026 Nissan Kicks
Length: 171.0 inchesThe exterior styling of the Nissan Kicks emphasizes a bold, compact silhouette with available two-tone roof treatments, tiered LED lighting and optional 19" alloy wheels for a broader stance.
Interior appointme... (full Nissan Kicks overview)
2026 Kia 4K Hatchback
Length: 174.8 inchesThe all-new Kia K4 Hatchback arrives as the athletic counterpart to the K4 sedan, boasting a distinctive floating roof design and versatile cargo space.
Hatchback body style provides class-leading rear headroom... (full Kia 4K Hatchback overview)
2026 Kia Seltos
Length: 172.6 inchesThe Kia Seltos is ready for the road less traveled with all-Wheel Drive System engineered to help enhance traction and control in a variety of conditions.
Step inside the Kia Seltos and experience luxurious sea... (full Kia Seltos overview)
2026 Hyundai Kona
Length: 171.3 inchesThe Hyundai Kona may be a small SUV, but it handles conditions capably and confidently with plenty of space for passengers and flexibility for all your adventure gear.
With its parametric surfacing, sharp creas... (full Hyundai Kona overview)
2024 Buick Encore GX
Length: 171.4 inchesThe Buick Encore GX has the confidence to elevate every drive. Whether it's the well-equipped Preferred, the boldly styled Sport Touring or the exquisitely refined Avenir, this five-person compact SUV is ready to re... (full Buick Encore GX overview)
