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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  • BYD Dolphin Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review

    Odd name, decent car.

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £26,195 - £31,695

    PROS

    • Terrific value and efficiency
    • Strong acceleration
    • Light, comfortable and spacious interior

    CONS

    • Boot not the largest
    • Could be more fun to drive
    • Over-eager driver assist systems
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  • Abarth 500e Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review

    Abarth's first EV hot hatch is fun but compromised

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £34,195 - £38,695

    PROS

    • Exciting looks
    • Compact and agile
    • Premium interior

    CONS

    • Not as fun as petrol models
    • Sound generator is flawed
    • Not especially fast
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  • Hyundai Kona Electric SUV (2023 onwards) Review

    Second-generation small electric SUV boasts impressive range, lots of space

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £34,995 - £45,395

    PROS

    • Driving range over 300 miles in most versions
    • Lots of standard equipment and tech
    • Lots of space inside

    CONS

    • Not very exciting to drive
    • Some cheaper materials in the cabin
    • Smaller battery restricted to entry-level trim
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  • Dacia Spring Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review

    Inexpensive EV arrives in 2024

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £0 - £0

    PROS

    • Likely to be really cheap
    • Efficient and nimble to drive
    • Large boot for its size

    CONS

    • Cramped rear seats
    • Interior is plasticky
    • Only good for short journeys
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  • Citroën Ami Coupe (2022 onwards) Review

    Great fun but very compromised

    Parkers rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
    New price: £7,695 - £10,495

    PROS

    • Fun, funky urban transport
    • Drier and safer than a moped
    • Cheap to buy and lease

    CONS

    • It’s a quadricycle, not a car
    • Very few frills or safety kit
    • Only in left-hand drive
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  • Ford Fiesta Active (2022 - 2023) Review

    SUV styling touches help this Fiesta stand out from the crowd

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £15,952 - £21,756

    PROS

    • Distinctive looks and character
    • Well equipped
    • Enjoyable driving experience

    CONS

    • Can be very expensive
    • 18-inch wheels give firm ride
    • A proper small SUV may be more practical
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  • DS 3 SUV (2022 onwards) Review

    Luxurious but compromised premium crossover

    Parkers rating: 2.7 out of 5 2.7
    New price: £25,990 - £33,275

    PROS

    • Upmarket interior
    • Peppy petrol engine
    • Comfortable seats

    CONS

    • Cramped rear seats
    • Small boot
    • Form over function in places
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  • Honda Civic Hatchback (2022 onwards) Review

    Cheap to run and great to drive – it's an impressive bit of kit

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    New price: £34,970 - £39,795

    PROS

    • Impressively powerful, responsive and efficient engine
    • High-quality and good-looking interior
    • Ride and handling best in the class

    CONS

    • No entry-level model
    • Rear headroom a bit tight
    • Range lacks choice
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  • Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review

    Crushingly good all-rounder, lacking a little sparkle

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £19,170 - £25,270

    PROS

    • Roomy interior and boot
    • Competitive entry-level prices
    • Wide range of engines

    CONS

    • No plug-in or mild hybrid tech
    • No diesel either
    • Lacks fizz compared with a Clio
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