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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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Light facelift brings more style, not so much substance
New price: £19,415 - £28,845Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive fuel economy
- Excellent 100hp and 130hp engines
- Good levels of standard equipment
CONS
- Interior feels a little low-rent
- Lack of storage space in the cabin
- Jerky automatic gearbox
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Honda Jazz Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Versatile, grown-up hatchback with hybrid efficiency
New price: £26,700 - £29,100Read full reviewPROS
- Good balance of performance and economy
- Hugely versatile and spacious interior
- User-friendly multimedia system
CONS
- Too much cheap-feeling plastic inside
- Can sound loud when accelerating
- Only one engine choice
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Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Great looks, efficient engines and good to drive
New price: £20,190 - £28,175Read full reviewPROS
- Great-looking inside and out
- Up-to-date and user-friendly tech
- Punchy and economical petrol engines
CONS
- Surprisingly firm ride
- No longer the best diesel
- Rear seat room disappointing
- Great-looking inside and out
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Audi A1 Sportback (2018 onwards) Review
Getting on, but still classy and desirable
New price: £22,580 - £32,525Read full reviewPROS
- Comfortable, nicely equipped cabin
- Good fuel economy on most models
- Attractive personalisation options
CONS
- Expensive, with lots of kit on options list
- Firm ride on models with larger wheels
- Noisy on the motorway
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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Still one of the best small cars for your money
New price: £19,505 - £24,685Read full reviewPROS
- Low prices and good deals
- Lots of equipment available
- Easy to drive, but also fun
CONS
- Some interior plastics are very hard
- Entry-level cars feel quite basic
- No hybrids or plug-in models
- Low prices and good deals
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Kia Picanto Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Kia’s smallest car has big style and kit
New price: £13,510 - £16,440Read full reviewPROS
- Well-equipped, well-made interior
- Easy to drive
- 1.0-litre turbo is an excellent junior hot hatch
CONS
- Basic engine needs working hard
- Optional automatic is awful
- Not as versatile as a larger car
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Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals
Used price: £4,545 - £22,344Read full reviewPROS
- Seven-year warranty
- Practical, solid interior
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- A bit dull to drive
- Not cheap enough
- Doesn’t stand out
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Honda Civic Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review
Spacious and good to drive, but not as reliable as you might think
Used price: £5,730 - £20,130Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive
- Spacious interior
- Eye-catching appearance
CONS
- Lower and harder to get into than some rivals
- Refinement could be better
- Some serious reliability concerns
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Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
The Micra is back on form with sharp looks and lots of kit
New price: £12,605 - £22,805Read full reviewPROS
- Edgy design inside and out
- Competitively low emissions
- Sense of fun, modernity
CONS
- Cramped rear headroom
- Poor over-shoulder visibility
- Not the most economical, with hybrid version lacking
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Suzuki Ignis SUV (2017 onwards) Review
Cheerful micro-SUV offers low-cost city motoring
New price: £17,739 - £19,739Read full reviewPROS
- Cheap to buy and run
- Unique hybrid and 4WD offerings
- Fun to drive in the city
CONS
- Safety kit lacking
- High insurance grouping
- Struggles on motorways
