PWR Series: Which Pakistani Hatchback is The Fastest?

With the rising demand and prices of cars, small hatchbacks seem to be the only reasonable option for most buyers. Fortunately, the hatchback segment of Pakistan has witnessed the arrival of several interesting options over the past few years.

In a recent article, we discussed the importance of the Power-to-Weight Ratio (PWR), where we established that it is not just important for fun, but in terms of utility as well.

What is PWR?

To recap, a car’s PWR is the amount of power a vehicle has relative to its weight. Simply put, if there are two cars with the same engine power, say 100 horsepower (hp), then the lighter car will be faster while the heavier car will be slower despite having the same amount of power.

It bears mentioning that PWR is not the only factor that determines a car’s performance. Factors such as engine and gearbox tuning can also impact a car’s acceleration and feel. However, out of all these factors, PWR is the most effective.

With that said, the following is a list of all popular hatchbacks of Pakistan ranked from top to bottom by PWR: