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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  • Peugeot 2008 (2013 - 2019) Review

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £1,884 - £13,170

    PROS

    • Car-like handling
    • Large engine range
    • Grip Control option

    CONS

    • Awkward styling
    • Poor performance from petrols
    • Limited rear seat room
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  • Renault Captur (2013 - 2019) Review

    Personalisation drives Captur’s attraction and popularity

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £2,762 - £13,036

    PROS

    • Easy to drive
    • Eye-catching looks
    • Low running costs
    • Plenty of kit

    CONS

    • Relatively small boot
    • Slightly bland engine choices
    • Interior lagging behind
    • Not engaging to drive
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  • BMW i3 (2013 - 2022) Review

    Small electric car is aging gracefully, remaining modern in many ways

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £4,498 - £21,989

    PROS

    • Futuristic style
    • Smooth, electric drive
    • Excellent acceleration
    • Tight turning circle

    CONS

    • Expensive to buy
    • Small boot
    • Lack of space in the back seats
    • Uncomfortable ride
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  • Nissan Juke Nismo (2013 - 2018) Review

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £2,767 - £12,630

    PROS

    • More engaging to drive than the standard Juke
    • Lots of equipment for the price
    • Excellent sports seats

    CONS

    • Looks may polarise opinion
    • Not as much fun as a proper hot hatch
    • Will be surpassed by a faster version soon
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  • MG Motor UK MG3 (2013 onwards) Review

    Interesting, colourful alternative to mainstream low-cost cars

    Parkers rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5
    New price: £14,065 - £15,765

    PROS

    • Stylish interior
    • Long warranty
    • Surprising space

    CONS

    • Sparse dealer network
    • Poor emissions
    • Unrefined engine
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  • Mitsubishi Mirage (2013 - 2021) Review

    Cheapest Mitsubishi past its prime, and about to be facelifted

    Parkers rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5
    Used price: £1,379 - £12,771

    PROS

    • Excellent running costs
    • Light weight
    • Ultra-low emissions

    CONS

    • Drab interior
    • Lower trim levels lack equipment
    • Rivals offer better value
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  • Nissan Note (2013 - 2017) Review

    Small, practical family car that went off sale in 2017

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £2,011 - £8,593

    PROS

    • Low CO2 emissions
    • More safety kit
    • Masses of space

    CONS

    • Went off-sale in 2017
    • Still not exciting to drive
    • Wheezy petrol engine
    • Upright styling
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  • Dacia Sandero (2013 - 2021) Review

    Bargain basement prices but rich in roominess

    Parkers rating: 3.3 out of 5 3.3
    Used price: £1,108 - £10,383

    PROS

    • Most affordable new car in the UK
    • Roomy cabin and practical boot
    • Most models are well-equipped
    • Efficient engine range

    CONS

    • Rivals are more fun to drive
    • Standard kit is poor on base model
    • Diesel engine hikes price
    • Interior quality is off the pace
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