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Compact cars are a fine example of less is more! These spectacular cars that are small in size have helped customers’ over concerns of space, cost and fuel efficiency.

Here is a list of 10 of the world’s coolest compact cars:

1. The BMW Isetta

The firm produced more than 160,000 tiny micro cars between 1955 and 62.

2. Citroen 2cv

This car discovered in 1948 was one of the the best selling cars of France.

3. Original Volkswagen

The Volkswagen beetle is one of the oldest nameplates in automotive history that is still in use today.

4. Peel P50

The Peel P50 is a three-wheeled microcar, that has no reverse gears, and holds only one occupant. It was listed in the 2010 Guinness Book of Records as the smallest production car ever made.

Source: peelengineering

5. Original Mini

This mini is a small economy car that is sufficient for a family of four and was cheap to buy and run.

6. Fiat 500

This car can still be spotted surprisingly in Italian villages. It was even smaller then the mini but was a thing of beauty to look at.

7. Japanese ‘Kei cars’

These cars offer tax benefits and fuel economy. They have a small engine. Mini MPV’s like Toyota’s Pixis Mega are popular choices.

8. The new beetle

The new beetle was in 1997 it is designed using the original car’s styling cues but is more fit to be used as a fashionable driving option and not just basic family transport.

9. Ford Fiesta

This is a popular car for entertaining and practical everyday motoring. It is fun to drive, refined, spacious and also affordable to buy and run.

10. Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a popular used buy because its stylish, good to drive and is available widely.