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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Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) Review
Used price: £712 - £4,647Read full reviewPROS
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 Hatchback (2008 - 2017) Review
Used price: £939 - £8,418Read full reviewPROS
- 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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SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe (2008 - 2017) Review
Used price: £882 - £7,708Read full reviewPROS
- 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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Honda Jazz (2008 - 2015) Review
Used price: £1,098 - £9,067Read full reviewPROS
- 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
Used price: £778 - £5,828Read full reviewPROS
Low running costs, well equipped, easy to drive, surprisingly good rear passenger room
CONS
Awkward rear visibility, firm ride
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Renault Twingo Renaultsport (2008 - 2013) Review
Used price: £1,081 - £3,152Read full reviewPROS
Good fun to drive, peppy engine, funky hot hatch styling, good value
CONS
Noisy at motorway speeds, not especially refined, cramped rear seats
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Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015) Review
Used price: £512 - £5,860Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive
- Stylish and sporty look
- Holds its value well
- Good equipment levels
CONS
- Awkward boot shape
- Noisy at speed
- Firm ride
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Peugeot 207 CC (2007 - 2014) Review
Used price: £364 - £3,174Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish interior
- Good to drive
- Available with a refined diesel engine
- Smooth ride
- Air con standard
CONS
- Pointless rear seats
- Hard to get luggage out of the boot when roof is down
- Slack manual gearbox
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Peugeot 207 SW (2007 - 2013) Review
Used price: £389 - £3,527Read full reviewPROS
Great for small families looking for extra practicality, decent-sized boot, standard panoramic glass roof
CONS
Poor five-speed gearbox, not large enough for bigger families, other small estates offer better value
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR (2007 - 2014) Review
Used price: £1,254 - £6,050Read full reviewPROS
Hot hatch styling, great turbocharged engine, nimble handling, decent ride quality
CONS
Too 'boy racer' for some, snappy throttle response, struggles to put power down cleanly
