Lightest Cars: what the specifications show
2025 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hybrid GLX ranks first among 850 eligible model-year profiles at 1,010 kg (2,227 lb). 2024 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid follows at 1,010 kg (2,227 lb). This complete leaderboard orders the recorded curb weight from lowest to highest; it does not combine unrelated specifications into an undocumented score.
Lightest Cars questions answered
Which car ranks first in the Lightest Cars ranking?
2025 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hybrid GLX ranks first in the current CarsbySpec dataset at 1,010 kg (2,227 lb). The linked profile shows the specification used.
What are the top cars in the Lightest Cars ranking?
The current top five are 1. 2025 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hybrid GLX at 1,010 kg (2,227 lb); 2. 2024 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid at 1,010 kg (2,227 lb); 3. 2024 Mazda MX-5 1.5 Skyactiv-G Roadster at 1,025 kg (2,260 lb); 4. 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport at 1,060 kg (2,337 lb); 5. 2024 Mazda Mazda2 1.5 Skyactiv-G Centre-Line at 1,060 kg (2,337 lb).
How is the Lightest Cars ranking calculated?
Cars are ordered by curb weight using the structured value shown on each linked profile. One best-matching specification is retained per model year, missing values are excluded, and ties remain visible rather than being filled with estimates.
Does this ranking prove which car is best overall?
No. It ranks one recorded specification only. Price, comfort, reliability, charging, efficiency, safety and driving behaviour require separate comparisons and, where relevant, a road test.