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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Nissan Pixo (2009 - 2013) Review
Used price: £612 - £2,960PROS
Affordable and cost-effective to run, easy to drive, strong build quality
CONS
Interior feels cheap in places, tiny boot, noisy at higher speeds
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,282 - £12,174PROS
- Roomy interior
- Low running costs
- Good choice of engines
CONS
- Not as exciting to drive as a Ford Fiesta
- More expensive than typical superminis
- Basic versions are very basic
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Fiat 500 Hatchback (2008 onwards) Review
Still chic but starting to show its age
New price: £16,800 - £18,300PROS
- Cheeky retro styling
- Compact dimensions
- Efficient mild-hybrid engine
CONS
- Awkward driving position
- Noisy at motorway speeds
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Vauxhall Agila (2008 - 2013) Review
Used price: £375 - £5,484PROS
Versatile inside, easy to drive and park, economical engines, cheap to run, good space in the back
CONS
Suzuki offers the same car - but better equipped and better value for money
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Chevrolet Aveo (2008 - 2011) Review
Used price: £402 - £2,057PROS
Good value for money, low running costs
CONS
Heavily based on ageing Kalos, no diesel option
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Renault Clio Sport Tourer (2008 - 2012) Review
Used price: £776 - £3,600PROS
Smooth refined diesel, practical, light and easy to drive
CONS
Overly light steering, ESP only optional, sluggish petrol engines
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Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart (2008 - 2013) Review
Used price: £851 - £3,366PROS
Great fun to drive, good value for money, buzzy turbocharged engine, affordable running costs
CONS
Tiny boot, cramped rear seats, noisy at motorway speeds
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Skoda Fabia Estate (2008 - 2014) Review
Used price: £662 - £5,116PROS
- Very good value for money
- Huge boot for a small car
- Easy to drive and park
- Low emissions version available
CONS
- Not big enough for larger families
- Noisy diesel engines
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Ford Fiesta (2008 - 2017) Review
A great used hatchback for people on all budgets
Used price: £809 - £9,198PROS
- Drives as well as it looks
- Great value
- Economical
CONS
- Rear headroom is poor
- Boot could be easier to access
- Cabin is looking dated
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Abarth Grande Punto Hatchback (2008 - 2010) Review
Used price: £1,507 - £2,700PROS
Accessible performance, relatively exclusive, famous sporty brand
CONS
Limited dealer network, high-performance version too harsh for UK roads