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 Viva Rocks (2017 - 2019) Review
Little reason to buy one over a regular Viva
Used price: £4,716 - £8,585Read full reviewPROS
- Funky styling
- Surprisingly good to drive
- Comparatively spacious cabin
- Cheap to run
CONS
- Small boot
- Just one engine on offer
- Lack of advanced safety kit
- Poor value compared with regular Viva
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Citroën C3 (2017 onwards) Review
French Fiesta fighter is a quirky and appealing alternative
New price: £13,785 - £21,960Read full reviewPROS
- Quirky styling stands out
- Personalisation options
- Comfortable ride and interior
CONS
- Touchscreen is distracting to use
- Jerky auto gearbox
- Cramped rear seat space
- Quirky styling stands out
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Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Fun-to-drive alternative to the mainstream offerings
New price: £13,099 - £20,989Read full reviewPROS
- Fun to drive
- Good reputation for reliability
- Low cash prices
CONS
- Narrow engine range
- Cheap-feeling interior
- Lots of talented rivals
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A polished supermini for sensible buyers
New price: £20,755 - £26,755Read 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
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Ford Ka Plus (2016 - 2019) Review
Value-focused model aces the basics, buts lacks style
Used price: £4,519 - £8,983Read full reviewPROS
- Affordable and well-equipped
- Competitive Ford finance deals
- Comfortable but fun to drive
- Space for four passengers
CONS
- Bland styling compared with rivals
- Interior design could be bolder
- Few personalisation options
- Limited engine and trim choice
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Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (2016 - 2019) Review
UK's smallest convertible gets more appealing
Used price: £4,111 - £11,700Read full reviewPROS
- Power roof a doddle
- Extra width affords elbow room
- Dual-clutch auto infinitely better
- The cheapest cabrio in the UK
CONS
- Ugly front end
- Premium-free Renault switchgear
- Limited boot space
- Expensive
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MINI Convertible (2016 onwards) Review
Tidy tiny drop-top without many rivals
New price: £19,105 - £38,110Read full reviewPROS
- Eager handling
- Versatile electric roof
- Cheap (ish) to run
- Interior quality
CONS
- Firm ride
- Some scuttle shake
- Rear visibility restricted
- Small boot
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Hyundai i20 Active (2016 - 2018) Review
Odd-looking blend of small hatch and SUV
Used price: £5,056 - £9,181Read full reviewPROS
- Well-built
- Spacious
- Practical features
- Characterful engine
CONS
- Drab interior
- Not enough standard kit
- Conservative design
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DS 3 (2015 - 2019) Review
Premium supermini has Fiat 500 or MINI style while offering more space
Used price: £2,494 - £10,932Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish design
- Punchy petrol engines
- Economical diesels
CONS
- Ride quality can be poor
- Some awkward controls
- Not the most practical
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DS 3 Cabrio (2015 - 2018) Review
Sophisticated cabin, fun to drive, ideal for fashion-conscious city-dwellers.
Used price: £2,405 - £8,943Read full reviewPROS
- Nippy handling
- Upgraded cabin
- Modern features
- Large boot
- Lots of tech as standard
CONS
- Lack of storage options
- Firm suspension
- Missing latest safety kit
