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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Renault Clio Sport Tourer (2008 - 2012) Review

Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Used price: £595 - £2,510

PROS

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

Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

Used price: £652 - £2,767

PROS

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
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Used price: £424 - £4,765

PROS

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
Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

Used price: £740 - £7,914

PROS

Drives as well as it looks

Great value

Economical

CONS

Rear headroom is poor

Boot could be easier to access

EcoBoost engines can be problematic

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Abarth Grande Punto Hatchback (2008 - 2010) Review

Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £1,406 - £2,991

PROS

Accessible performance, relatively exclusive, famous sporty brand

CONS

Limited dealer network, high-performance version too harsh for UK roads

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Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) Review

Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Used price: £494 - £4,215

PROS

Cheap to run, peppy engines, enjoyable to drive, decent equipment levels, practical and robust interior

CONS

Automatic version underpowered, steering feels rubbery, ride on the firm side

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SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe (2008 - 2017) Review
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £613 - £7,630

PROS

Stylish good looks
Neat interior
Fun to drive
Well equipped
Ultra-low emissions model available

CONS

Cramped rear seats
Not as refined as some other small hatchbacks
Smaller petrol engines lack punch

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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2008 - 2017) Review
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £660 - £8,375

PROS

Roomy and good quality interior

Distinctive styling

Easy-to-understand equipment grades

Low emissions Ecomotive model available

CONS

Can be noisy on the motorway

Some lacklustre petrol engines

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Honda Jazz (2008 - 2015) Review
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £935 - £7,790

PROS

Even more spacious and practical than before

Excellent comfort

Easy to drive

CONS

Dashboard trim looks like it's from a much cheaper car

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Suzuki Splash (2008 - 2014) Review

Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Used price: £788 - £4,571

PROS

Low running costs, well equipped, easy to drive, surprisingly good rear passenger room

CONS

Awkward rear visibility, firm ride

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