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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Smart Fortwo Coupe (2004 - 2007) Review
Used price: £486 - £2,336Read full reviewPROS
Teeny-weeny, anyone can park one.
CONS
Pricey for what it is, no fun on motorways.
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Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (2004 - 2007) Review
Used price: £438 - £1,890Read full reviewPROS
Cheapest convertible you can buy.
CONS
Pricey for what it is, no fun on motorways.
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Fiat Idea (2004 - 2007) Review
Used price: £395 - £2,189Read full reviewPROS
Cheap to buy and spacious for its size.
CONS
Not a big seller, so finding one may be difficult.
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Fiat Panda (2004 - 2011) Review
Used price: £270 - £1,701Read full reviewPROS
Easy and fun to drive, great value, cheeky looks, well built interior
CONS
Boot space is tight, split/folding seats aren't standard, offset pedals
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Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) Review
Used price: £363 - £2,542Read full reviewPROS
Cracking value, economical engines, five-doors as standard, cheap to run, reliable
CONS
Not as clever with space as other small cars, mediocre saf ety rating
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Volkswagen Polo Dune (2004 - 2008) Review
Used price: £710 - £3,110Read full reviewPROS
Neat off-road styling additions, comfortable ride, economical engine, good build quality
CONS
Not actually four-wheel drive, lacklustre 1.2-litre engine, offers little over a standard Polo, dull cabin design
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Vauxhall Tigra (2004 - 2009) Review
Used price: £348 - £1,943Read full reviewPROS
Electric folding hard-top, neat styling, available with a frugal diesel
CONS
Cheap-feeling interior, lacklustre performance, dull to drive, awkward electric boot
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Mazda 2 (2003 - 2007) Review
Used price: £452 - £1,946Read full reviewPROS
Durability, safety
CONS
Lacklustre drive, not as sporty as other Mazdas
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Suzuki Alto (2003 - 2005) Review
Used price: £374 - £1,508Read full reviewPROS
Cheap to buy and run.
CONS
Limited ability, little charm.
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Citroën C2 GT (2003 - 2004) Review
Used price: £349 - £1,356Read full reviewPROS
Affordable to run, good fun to drive, sporty looks
CONS
Limited edition model, not quick enough to be a real hot hatch, no air conditioning, cramped rear seats
