Subcompact cars are the smallest vehicle class sized below compact cars. Equivalent to European B-Segment cars and British superminis, North American subcompact cars are the smallest and least expensive consumer vehicles. Pairing great fuel economy with tight handling and maneuverability, subcompact cars make great city cars. Subcompact cars have wheelbases under 8’4” | 2.54 m and interior volumes from 85 ft3 | 2.4 m3 and 99 ft3 | 2.8 m3.
The Fiat 500 is an iconic Italian subcompact car known for its personality and easy urban driving.
The Fiat 500 (2015) has an overall length of 11’4” (3.57 m), wheelbase of 7.6' (2.31 m), a width of 5’4” (1.63 m), and height of 4’11”-5’ (1.49-1.52 m).
The Fiat 500 (2015) has an overall length of 11’4” (3.57 m), wheelbase of 7.6' (2.31 m), a width of 5’4” (1.63 m), and height of 4’11”-5’ (1.49-1.52 m).
MPG: 28 city | 33 highway
Horsepower: 135-160 hp
Wheelbase: 7.6' | 2.31 m
Drawings include:
Fiat 500 side elevation, front, back, plan
The Volkswagen Beetle, the Type 1, is a two-door, rear-engine subcompact economy car for up to five people produced from 1938 to 2003. One of the most influential and iconic car designs in history, the Volkswagen Beetle provided an economical and simple car that could be mass-produced. The Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 concept would be updated for later generations in 1997 with the introduction of the Volkswagen New Beetle which draws heavily on the forms of the Type 1.
The Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 has a length of 13’ 4.5” (4.08 m), wheelbase of 7’ 10.5” (2.4 m), width of 5’ .5” (1.54 m), and a height of 5’1” (1.55 m).
The Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 has a length of 13’ 4.5” (4.08 m), wheelbase of 7’ 10.5” (2.4 m), width of 5’ .5” (1.54 m), and a height of 5’1” (1.55 m).
Wheelbase: 7’10.5” | 2.4 m
Drawings include:
Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 side elevation, front elevation, back elevation, plan
The Audi TT (2009) is a sports car built by Audi and marketed by the Volkswagen Group. It is usually available as a 2-door coupe and 2-door roadster variants with excellent driving position and supportive seats. The Audi TT (2009) has a well designed and upscale interior with a considerable amount of cargo space. It usually targets high-end consumers who prefer sophistication, performance, and style.
The Audi TT (2009) has an overall length of 13’9” (4.19 m), wheelbase of 8’1” (2.46 m), a width of 6’1” (1.85 m), and height of 4’6” (1.37 m).
The Audi TT (2009) has an overall length of 13’9” (4.19 m), wheelbase of 8’1” (2.46 m), a width of 6’1” (1.85 m), and height of 4’6” (1.37 m).
Wheelbase: 8’1” | 2.46 m
Drawings include:
Audi TT side elevation, front, back, plan
The Toyota Prius C (2012) is a subcompact or supermini 5-door hatchback marketed and sold by Toyota Motor Corporation. It is also known as Toyota Aqua and runs on gasoline-electric engines and is the third member of the Toyota Prius family. Because of its small size, it is aimed at buyers who do not need lots of space in a car like those without families.
The Toyota Prius C (2012) has an overall length of 13’1” (3.99 m), wheelbase of 8’4” (2.54 m), a width of 5’8” (1.73 m), and height of 4’9” (1.45 m).
The Toyota Prius C (2012) has an overall length of 13’1” (3.99 m), wheelbase of 8’4” (2.54 m), a width of 5’8” (1.73 m), and height of 4’9” (1.45 m).
Wheelbase: 8’4” | 2.54 m
Drawings include:
Toyota Prius C side elevation, front, back, plan
The Mini Cooper (2014) is a subcompact car available in 3 and 5-door hatchback and 2-door convertible. It is also known as the Mini Cooper, Mini One, or Mini first introduced by BMW either in classes of subcompact or supermini. The Mini is light and quick with two powerful engines and intuitive interior and excellent cargo space and is also available with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Mini seats a maximum of four adults.
The Mini Cooper (2014) has an overall length of 12’4”-12’9” (3.73-3.86 m), wheelbase of 8’2” (2.49 m), a width of 5’8” (1.73 m), and height of 4’8” (1.42 m).
The Mini Cooper (2014) has an overall length of 12’4”-12’9” (3.73-3.86 m), wheelbase of 8’2” (2.49 m), a width of 5’8” (1.73 m), and height of 4’8” (1.42 m).
Wheelbase: 8’2” | 2.49 m
Drawings include:
Mini Cooper side elevation, front, back, plan
