Small / City car reviews
If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle.
Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days.
We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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Small / City car reviews
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SEAT Mii (2012 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,741 - £9,617Read full reviewPROS
Classy interior, well-built, low running costs, priced well
CONS
Bland design, steering too light at high speeds, not as engaging as rivals
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Fiat Panda 4x4 (2012 - 2023) Review
If you need a small all-wheel-drive car, the Fiat Panda 4x4 is a charming choice
New price: £14,810 - £18,920Read full reviewPROS
- Great off-road capabilities
- Decent equipment levels
- Sensible pricing and low costs
CONS
- Low Euro NCAP rating may concern
- Regular city cars are better to drive
- Some annoying design flaws
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Fiat Panda (2012 onwards) Review
Cute and quirky, but the Panda’s long been overtaken by younger rivals
New price: £14,555 - £16,055Read full reviewPROS
- Practical for its size
- Attractive design
- 4x4 model is surprisingly capable
CONS
- Zero-star Euro NCAP rating
- Aged interior is awkward to use
- Rivals are better for long trips
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Fiat Punto (2012 - 2018) Review
Now off-sale, low used prices make the Punto a bit of a steal
Used price: £701 - £6,025Read full reviewPROS
- You get a lot of (used) car for your money
- Competitively priced
- Low running costs
CONS
- Not as sharp to drive as some of its rivals
- Front seats could be more supportive
- Questionable Euro NCAP crash-test score
- You get a lot of (used) car for your money
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Suzuki Swift Sport (2012 - 2016) Review
Used price: £2,190 - £8,672Read full reviewPROS
- Fantastic handling
- Refined ride
- Affordable list price
CONS
Engine can feel lacklustre and must be worked hard to make progress
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review
The benchmark of the city car class
Used price: £1,928 - £20,241Read full reviewPROS
- Class-leading build quality
- Peppy range of engines
- Fabulous Up GTI model
CONS
- Pricier than many rivals
- Only four seats
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Renault Twizy (2012 - 2021) Review
If you're looking to stand out, nothing does it better
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
- Costs a pittance to run
- So simple to park and manoeuvre
- Guaranteed grins with every drive
CONS
- Small batteries mean imited range
- Ride feels unnecessarily firm
- Lacks practicality - even the doors are extras
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Renault Zoe Hatchback (2012 onwards) Review
A good electric car, now tainted by a zero-rated safety score
New price: £29,995 - £31,995Read full reviewPROS
- Long driving range
- Zero tailpipe emissions
- Super quiet around town
CONS
- EuroNCAP safety rating of zero
- Firm ride, with bodyroll too
- Oddly high seating position
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Chevrolet Aveo (2011 - 2015) Review
Used price: £612 - £5,249Read full reviewPROS
- Value for money
- Spacious interior
- Aggressive styling
- Five-year warranty
- Decent refinement
CONS
- Dull steering
- Poor forward visibility
- Unenthusiastic petrol engines
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2011 - 2015) Review
Used price: £1,360 - £3,545Read full reviewPROS
Low running costs, 'green' factor, spacious interior
CONS
Not as refined as other electric cars, short on performance, only seats four
