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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Peugeot Ion (2011 - 2018) Review
Used price: £1,244 - £5,370Read full reviewPROS
15 minutes equals 50% charge, ideal for city driving, low running costs
CONS
Range of only 93 miles, seven hours to fully charge, limited number of dealers
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Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,481 - £9,438Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent value
- Low running costs
- Choice of three- or five-door models
- Economical engines
CONS
- Restricted bootspace
- Steering feels too light at high speeds
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Kia Rio (2011 - 2017) Review
A safe, solid, dependable used car choice...
Used price: £1,288 - £10,032Read full reviewPROS
- Well equipped
- Attractive styling
- Competitive pricing
CONS
- Petrol engine lacks punch
- Steering is vague
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Toyota Yaris (2011 - 2020) Review
Efficient and reliable supermini
Used price: £1,650 - £18,537Read full reviewPROS
- Hybrids are very economical
- Practical, spacious interior
- High equipment levels
- Search for used Toyota Yaris Mk3 cars for sale
CONS
- Noisy engines at high revs
- Steering wheel lacks adjustment
- Infotainment fiddly
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Chrysler Ypsilon (2011 - 2015) Review
Used price: £368 - £3,404Read full reviewPROS
Sporty looks, low exhaust emissions, proven engines
CONS
Little feedback from steering, short on low-down pulling power
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Abarth 500C (2010 - 2015) Review
Used price: £2,983 - £7,131Read full reviewPROS
Lively engine, fun and focused drive, sporty looks, excellent handling
CONS
Limited dealership network, jerky automatic gearbox, pricey when compared to bigger Punto Evo
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Audi A1 Hatchback (2010 - 2018) Review
Desirable Audi is still the premium supermini choice
Used price: £1,926 - £14,811Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish and classy
- Strong residual values
- Feels beautifully made
CONS
- Unforgiving ride
- Others are better to drive
- Not great value
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Citroën DS3 (2010 - 2015) Review
High-quality, sporty small car is distinctive, fun and cheap to run
Used price: £910 - £6,025Read full reviewPROS
- Genuinely great to drive
- High-quality feel
- Low running costs
CONS
- Lacks the image of a MINI
- Older diesels fall foul of ULEZ
- A rare find compared with rivals
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Skoda Fabia vRS (2010 - 2014) Review
Used price: £1,948 - £5,810Read full reviewPROS
- Fun to drive
- Frugal engine
- Well-equipped
- Low C02 emissions
CONS
- No manual gearbox option
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SEAT Ibiza ST (2010 - 2017) Review
Used price: £889 - £7,283Read full reviewPROS
- Smart styling
- Excellent small turbo petrol
- Good to drive
- Efficient engines
CONS
- Stability control not standard
- Cabin’s attention to detail
- 1.2-litre TDI’s sluggish pace
