Ford 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 Ford 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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Ford Small / City car reviews
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Ford Fiesta Active (2022 - 2023) Review
SUV styling touches help this Fiesta stand out from the crowd
Used price: £14,214 - £21,256Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks and character
- Well equipped
- Enjoyable driving experience
CONS
- Can be very expensive
- 18-inch wheels give firm ride
- A proper small SUV may be more practical
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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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Ford EcoSport (2014 onwards) Review
Outdated small SUV should not be at the top of your shopping list
New price: £23,205 - £25,055Read full reviewPROS
- Generous standard equipment
- Refined engines
- Economical
CONS
- Unconventional boot lid is impractical
- Tight rear legroom
- Rivals broadly much better
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Ford B-MAX (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,806 - £9,477Read full reviewPROS
- Low emissions
- Wide-opening doors
- 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is the pick of the bunch
CONS
- Poor steering feedback
- Too much body lean
- Rear doors heavy to pull closed
- Diesel can be noisy
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Ford Fiesta ST (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £3,223 - £8,079Read full reviewPROS
- Quick acceleration
- Fun to drive
- Very high resale values
CONS
- Faces tough rivals...
- ... and abusive former owners
- Build quality not up with rivals
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Ford Ka (2009 - 2016) Review
Growing up makes the Ka less cute, but a sound used buy
Used price: £762 - £27,143Read full reviewPROS
- Easy to drive, refined at speed
- Enjoyable handling
- Cheap to run
CONS
- Interior plastics feel cheap
- Diesel engine unreliable
- Not as engaging as Ka Mk1
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Ford Fiesta (2008 - 2017) Review
A great used hatchback for people on all budgets
Used price: £870 - £9,689Read full reviewPROS
- Drives as well as it looks
- Great value
- Economical
CONS
- Rear headroom is poor
- Boot could be easier to access
- Cabin is looking dated
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Ford Fiesta ST (2005 - 2008) Review
Bundle of fun that's still a bargain at current values
Used price: £911 - £2,965Read full reviewPROS
- Strong performance
- Sharp handling
- Involving to drive
CONS
- Frantic on the motorway
- Lacks refinement
- Low-quality interior
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Ford StreetKa (2003 - 2006) Review
Used price: £286 - £1,265Read full reviewPROS
One of the best-looking convertibles on the market.
CONS
Ford skimped on the interior.
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Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) Review
Popular small car can make a great value used car buy
Used price: £453 - £4,299Read full reviewPROS
- Easy to drive
- Room for four adults
- Lively engines
CONS
- Dull interior
- Not enough luggage space for four adults
- Lots of niggling issues
