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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Nissan Note (2013 - 2017) Review
Small, practical family car that went off sale in 2017
Used price: £1,755 - £8,448Read full reviewPROS
- 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
Used price: £990 - £9,095Read full reviewPROS
- 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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Dacia Sandero Stepway (2013 - 2021) Review
SUV-style looks add appeal to the Sandero, but at a high price – for a Dacia
Used price: £1,486 - £9,682Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious interior
- Super-cheap to buy and run
- Should prove hardwearing
- Fashionable crossover looks
CONS
- No added capability over regular Sandero
- Top-end models are too expensive
- No off-road ability
- Last-generation tech
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Abarth 595 Hatchback (2012 onwards) Review
Stylish and exciting, but not for everyone
New price: £14,480 - £29,675Read full reviewPROS
- Hooligan-like handling
- Exciting top-spec model
- Cracking exhaust note
CONS
- Seriously compromised ergonomics
- Small boot and cramped rear seats
- Expensive flagship model
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Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review
Attractively styled and well-equipped, but not the most reliable
Used price: £659 - £11,362Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish looks and interior
- Comfortable around town
- Low emissions
- Search for used Peugeot 208 Mk1 cars for sale
CONS
- Automated ETG transmission is jerky
- Stingy entry level model
- Unsettled ride
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Peugeot 208 GTi (2012 - 2018) Review
Used price: £1,684 - £9,066Read full reviewPROS
- Legendary badge returns
- Superb ride quality
- Composed handling
- 30th Edition great fun
CONS
- Standard GTi too soft for some
- Subtle looks with fussy detailing
- Driving position not universally liked
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Audi A1 Sportback (2012 - 2018) Review
Premium, sporty attitude in a smaller package that improved with age
Used price: £2,283 - £14,960Read full reviewPROS
- Upmarket image, smaller scale
- Frugal engines
- Low CO2 ratings
- Good resale value
CONS
- Little steering feedback
- Early models can be unreliable
- Diesel emissions - and tech - problematic
- Servicing can be costly at franchised dealerships
- Upmarket image, smaller scale
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Vauxhall Adam (2012 - 2019) Review
Too compromised to be a genuine MINI alternative
Used price: £1,836 - £8,526Read full reviewPROS
- Youthful appeal
- Tons of personalisation options
- Broad range of petrol engines
CONS
- Not particularly frugal or cheap to tax
- Rivals are more fun to drive
- Just about to go off-sale
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Ford B-MAX (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,411 - £8,758Read 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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Skoda Citigo (2012 - 2019) Review
Capable and great value city car feels surprisingly grown up
Used price: £1,323 - £9,505Read full reviewPROS
- Generally excellent value
- Low running costs
- Practical for its size
- Interior quality
CONS
- Limited engine range
- Strong competition
- Too dull for some
- Lack of personalisation
