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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Toyota Aygo X (2021 onwards) Review
Titchy city car fails to shine where it matters
New price: £16,845 - £22,345Read full reviewPROS
- Ride quality improved over Aygo
- Cabin stylish and functional
- Decent around town
CONS
- Puny engine struggles on the open road
- Terrible rear legroom
- Restricted view out
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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Light facelift brings more style, not so much substance
New price: £19,200 - £30,035Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive fuel economy
- Excellent Turbo petrol engines
- Good levels of standard equipment
CONS
- Interior feels a little low-rent
- Lack of cabin storage space
- Jerky automatic gearbox
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Renault Captur (2020 onwards) Review
Good looking and strong on value
New price: £22,195 - £28,795Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious, flexible interior
- Quality materials, plenty of tech available
- Great value for money
CONS
- Limited powertrain choice
- Hybrid system isn't the most refined
- Slightly unsettled ride on top-spec models
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Peugeot 2008 (2020 onwards) Review
Peugeot 2008 SUV majors on style and tech
New price: £28,540 - £35,870Read full reviewPROS
- Eye-catching design inside and out
- Decent range of engine options
- Cabin and boot are spacious
CONS
- Top-spec models can be pricey
- 3D dials take getting used to
- Driving position won’t suit all
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Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Arguably the best city car
New price: £16,100 - £19,850Read full reviewPROS
- Exceptional interior space
- Classy, easy-to-use dashboard
- Lots of safety equipment
CONS
- Optional automatic gearbox is atrocious
- Higher trim levels are pricey
- Not as good to drive as VW Up
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Honda Jazz Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Versatile, grown-up hatchback with hybrid efficiency
New price: £28,060 - £30,555Read 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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Toyota Yaris (2020 onwards) Review
Hybrid Yaris makes more sense than ever
New price: £23,445 - £30,795Read full reviewPROS
- Hugely economical
- Loads of driver assistance tech
- Impressive reliability record and warranty
CONS
- Small boot
- High prices in top-spec trims
- Firm ride on bigger wheels
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Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Great looks, efficient engines and good to drive
New price: £19,945 - £31,260Read full reviewPROS
- Great-looking inside and out
- Up-to-date and user-friendly tech
- Punchy and economical choice of engines
CONS
- Marmite driving position
- Not the sharpest steer
- 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: £24,030 - £33,275Read 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
- Can be noisy on the motorway
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A polished supermini for sensible buyers
New price: £21,470 - £27,970Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive interior technology
- Efficient engine range
- Spacious for a supermini
CONS
- More expensive than its rivals
- Engines aren't exactly sparkling
- Dull driving experience
