Best Power/Weight Hatchbacks

Highest Power To Weight Hatchbacks In The World

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The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever

The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever

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These hatchbacks have the highest power-to-weight of all production cars.

  1. 1985 Renault Maxi 5 Turbo

    Power-to-Weight: 400 BHP/Tonne

    1st
    (1985)
    ...i 5 Turbo
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    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    130 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    360 BHP
    
    15 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    900 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 400 BHP/Tonne, the Renault Maxi 5 Turbo takes first place.
    It's a 3 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold during 1985.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Renault Cars Ever.

  2. 2019 Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177)

    Power-to-Weight: 268 BHP/Tonne

    2nd
    (2019 - 2022)
    ...S 4MATIC+
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    167 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    416 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    370-1,210 L
    kg
    1,555 kg
    Front - 4WD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 268 BHP/Tonne, the Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ takes second place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2022.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  3. 2023 Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177)

    Power-to-Weight: 259 BHP/Tonne

    3rd
    (2023 - present)
    ...S 4MATIC+
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    32.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    370-1,210 L
    kg
    1,605 kg
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 259 BHP/Tonne, the Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ takes third place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also joint 6th in The Fastest Hatchbacks Ever.

  4. 2023 Audi RS 3 Sportback performance edition

    Power-to-Weight: 255 BHP/Tonne

    4th
    (2023 - 2024)
    ...e edition
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    184 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    401 BHP
    
    31.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    282-1,104 L
    kg
    1,570 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 255 BHP/Tonne, the Audi RS 3 Sportback performance edition takes fourth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2023 to 2024.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Hatchbacks Ever.

  5. 2024 Audi RS 3 Sportback

    Power-to-Weight: 252 BHP/Tonne

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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    29.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    282-1,104 L
    kg
    1,565 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 252 BHP/Tonne, the Audi RS 3 Sportback takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 4th in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  6. 2021 Audi RS 3 Sportback

    Power-to-Weight: 252 BHP/Tonne

    6th
    (2021 - 2024)
    ...Sportback
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    282-1,104 L
    kg
    1,570 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 252 BHP/Tonne, the Audi RS 3 Sportback takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 4th in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  7. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance

    Power-to-Weight: 249 BHP/Tonne

    7th
    (2024 - present)
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    Electric
    
    163 mph
    
    3.4 seconds
    
    460 BHP
    
    162.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    594-682 L
    kg
    1,851 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 249 BHP/Tonne, the Tesla Model 3 Performance takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Fastback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Torque Hatchbacks Ever.

  8. 2017 Audi RS3 Sportback (8V)

    Power-to-Weight: 249 BHP/Tonne

    8th
    (2017 - 2020)
    ...Sportback
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    174 mph
    
    4.1 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    335-1,175 L
    kg
    1,585 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 249 BHP/Tonne, the Audi RS3 Sportback takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
    It is also 2nd in The Fastest Hatchbacks Ever.

  9. 1967 Ford Shelby GT350

    Power-to-Weight: 248 BHP/Tonne

    9th
    (1967)
    ...lby GT350
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    4.7 L V8
    
    129 mph
    
    7.1 seconds
    
    306 BHP
    
    15 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    150 L
    kg
    1,235 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 248 BHP/Tonne, the Ford Shelby GT350 takes ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold during 1967.
    It is also joint 25th in The Highest Power / Weight Ford Cars Ever.

  10. 2019 Mercedes AMG A 45 4MATIC+ (W177)

    Power-to-Weight: 246 BHP/Tonne

    10th
    (2019 - 2022)
    ...5 4MATIC+
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    4.0 seconds
    
    382 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    370-1,210 L
    kg
    1,555 kg
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 246 BHP/Tonne, the Mercedes AMG A 45 4MATIC+ takes tenth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2022.
    It is also 10th in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  11. 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance

    Power-to-Weight: 245 BHP/Tonne

    11th
    (2020 - 2023)
    ...rformance
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    Electric
    
    162 mph
    
    3.6 seconds
    
    450 BHP
    
    168.8 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    425 L
    kg
    1,836 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 245 BHP/Tonne, the Tesla Model 3 Performance takes eleventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Fastback with 5 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2023.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  12. 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance

    Power-to-Weight: 244 BHP/Tonne

    12th
    (2018 - 2020)
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    Electric
    
    162 mph
    
    3.6 seconds
    
    450 BHP
    
    173.4 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    425 L
    kg
    1,847 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 244 BHP/Tonne, the Tesla Model 3 Performance takes twelfth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Fastback with 5 seats and was sold from 2018 to 2020.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  13. 2015 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC (W176)

    Power-to-Weight: 242 BHP/Tonne

    13th
    (2015 - 2018)
    ...MG 4MATIC
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    4.2 seconds
    
    376 BHP
    
    40.9 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    341-1,157 L
    kg
    1,555 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 242 BHP/Tonne, the Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2015 to 2018.
    It is also joint 12th in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  14. 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP (F56)

    Power-to-Weight: 241 BHP/Tonne

    14th
    (2020)
    ...Works GP
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    165 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    302 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    612-816 L
    kg
    1,255 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 241 BHP/Tonne, the Mini John Cooper Works GP takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold during 2020.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Mini Cars Ever.

  15. 1966 Ford Shelby GT350

    Power-to-Weight: 241 BHP/Tonne

    15th
    (1966)
    ...lby GT350
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    4.7 L V8
    
    138 mph
    
    6.6 seconds
    
    306 BHP
    
    13.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    250-500 L
    kg
    1,270 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 241 BHP/Tonne, the Ford Shelby GT350 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold during 1966.
    It is also joint 29th in The Highest Power / Weight Ford Cars Ever.

  16. 1965 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350

    Power-to-Weight: 241 BHP/Tonne

    16th
    (1965)
    ...ang GT350
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    4.7 L V8
    
    138 mph
    
    6.6 seconds
    
    306 BHP
    
    13.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    150 L
    kg
    1,270 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 241 BHP/Tonne, the Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 2 seats and was sold during 1965.
    It is also joint 29th in The Highest Power / Weight Ford Cars Ever.

  17. 1971 Jensen S.P. (Six Pack)

    Power-to-Weight: 239 BHP/Tonne

    17th
    (1971 - 1973)
    ...Six Pack)
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    7.2 L V8
    
    145 mph
    
    7.1 seconds
    
    385 BHP
    
    11 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    450 L
    kg
    1,613 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 239 BHP/Tonne, the Jensen S.P. (Six Pack) takes seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1973.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Torque Jensen Cars Ever.

  18. 2023 MG MG4 EV XPOWER

    Power-to-Weight: 238 BHP/Tonne

    18th
    (2023 - present)
    ...EV XPOWER
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    Electric
    
    124 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    429 BHP
    
    156.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    363-1,177 L
    kg
    1,800 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 238 BHP/Tonne, the MG MG4 EV XPOWER takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 4th in The Most Powerful MG Cars Ever.

  19. 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S (Mk7)

    Power-to-Weight: 238 BHP/Tonne

    19th
    (2016)
    ...ubsport S
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    165 mph
    
    5.8 seconds
    
    306 BHP
    
    38.2 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    380-1,270 L
    kg
    1,285 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 238 BHP/Tonne, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold during 2016.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  20. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

    Power-to-Weight: 236 BHP/Tonne

    20th
    (1969 - 1970)
    ...Boss 429
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    7 L V8
    
    130 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    375 BHP
    
    10 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    277 L
    kg
    1,590 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 236 BHP/Tonne, the Ford Mustang Boss 429 takes twentieth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1970.
    It is also joint 11th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

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