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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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
French makeover has done popular supermini a world of good
New price: £15,420 - £25,860Read full reviewPROS
- Light, easy and pleasant to drive
- Excellent engines
- Looks good
- Impressive fuel economy
CONS
- Mechanically similar Peugeot 208 is more appealing
- Interior fittings feel low-rent
- Confusing trim levels
- No 'hot' variants yet
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Renault Captur (2020 onwards) Review
Renault’s popular crossover has matured
New price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
- Smart looks inside and out
- Spacious, flexible interior
- Quality materials, plenty of tech available
- Broad range of engines, plus PHEV
CONS
- Lower-spec models feel less special
- Competition is very strong
- No full EV model planned
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Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Smart looks - even smarter tech and engineering
New price: £16,120 - £23,220Read full reviewPROS
- Looks great
- Up-to-date tech
- Lively engines
- Fun to drive
CONS
- Iffy ride
- Boring diesel
- Cramped rear
- No GTi - yet
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Audi A1 Sportback (2018 onwards) Review
Smart, high-tech hatch is desirable but not exciting
New price: £18,305 - £31,115Read full reviewPROS
- Comfortable, nicely equipped cabin
- Good fuel economy
- Attractive personalisation options
CONS
- 2.0-litre model underwhelming
- Pricier than rivals, steep PCP finance
- No diesels available
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Citroën C3 (2017 onwards) Review
French Fiesta fighter is a quirkily appealing alternative
New price: £15,990 - £20,275Read full reviewPROS
- Quirky, attractive styling
- Personalisation options
- Comfortable interior
- Impressive ride
- Lots of safety kit
CONS
- Looks won’t suit everyone
- Jerky auto gearbox
- No autonomous braking available
- Not the sharpest drive
- Optional 17-inch wheels affect that ride comfort
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Kia Picanto Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Kia’s smallest car has big style and kit
New price: £9,915 - £14,915Read full reviewPROS
- Well-equipped, well-made interior
- Plenty of trims to choose from
- Easy to drive
- Big boot for its size
CONS
- Engines need working hard
- Styling may be fussy for some
- Slightly higher running costs than rivals
- Hard ride on sporty models
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Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals
New price: £12,600 - £18,295Read full reviewPROS
- Seven-year warranty
- Practical, solid interior
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- A bit dull to drive
- Not cheap enough
- Doesn’t stand out
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Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
The Micra is back on form with sharp looks and lots of kit
New price: £14,055 - £22,470Read full reviewPROS
- Edgy design inside and out
- Competitively low emissions
- Sense of fun, modernity
CONS
- Cramped rear headroom
- Poor over-shoulder visibility
- Not the most economical, with hybrid version lacking
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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Ibiza mixes smart styling with refined drive
New price: £15,470 - £21,415Read full reviewPROS
- Sharp exterior styling
- Practical interior
- Lots of equipment available
- Easy to drive, but also fun
CONS
- Some interior plastics are very hard
- Entry-level cars feel quite basic
- No more SC three-door or ST estate
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Polished Polo is well built and spacious, with an extensive range
New price: £15,260 - £23,455Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive array of on-board technology
- Efficient engine range, plus powerful GTI
- Strong brand image
- Spacious for a supermini
CONS
- The fanciest equipment is optional
- Refinement occasionally lets it down
- Variable ride comfort
- Not especially fun to drive
