It only received 7 points out of 100! Here is the ugliest car in the world, chosen from 50 cars

What makes a car's design "beautiful" or "ugly"? A company called Vanarama has conducted an interesting study by asking this question using mathematics and the "golden ratio," which is considered the universal formula for aesthetics.

The results of the study, which analyzed the designs of 50 popular car models, are quite surprising: Models such as the Kia Picanto and Kia Sportage, which are deemed "ugliest" according to science, are actually among the best-selling cars in Europe.

In the study, cars' overall dimensions, such as wheelbase and length, as well as dozens of design details such as headlights and body lines, were scored based on how closely they aligned with the "golden ratio." Designs that were closest to the golden ratio in percentage terms were mathematically deemed the "most beautiful."

According to the analysis, the model that was least successful in terms of aesthetics and farthest from the golden ratio was the Kia Picanto, which received only 7 points out of 100. It was followed by the Citroën C1 with 12 points and the Kia Sportage, one of Europe's most popular SUVs, with 15 points.

This demonstrates that mathematically flawed designs don't prevent them from achieving commercial success. Similarly, the Fiat 500, which received the lowest rating among Italian brands, is breaking sales records in many countries. In a brand-by-brand evaluation, Kia emerged as the manufacturer with the "weakest design."

So which ones are closest to the golden ratio?

At the other end of the spectrum are models whose designs are closest to the golden ratio and are considered "scientifically the most beautiful."

At the top of the list are German cars:

Audi A3 (83 points)

Volkswagen Golf (80 points)

Opel Mokka (80 points)

BMW 1 Series (78 points)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class (77 points)

Vanarama's research reveals that a design's mathematical perfection isn't always directly proportional to its consumer appeal or commercial success. Ultimately, it's proven once again that what makes a car desirable isn't just its proportions, but also its character, usability, and the emotion it evokes.