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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Ford B-MAX (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,387 - £8,433Read 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: £1,296 - £8,947Read 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
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Renault Clio Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review
Stylish, cheap to run and good to drive
Used price: £1,891 - £11,638Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish and modern to look at
- Plenty of kit and tech for the money
- A comfortable ride and fine handling
- A wide span of model variations
- Engines are efficient and punchy
CONS
- Interior plastics are disappointing
- Not as practical as newer rivals
- Numb steering robs it of fun factor
- Add options, and things can get expensive
- Renaultsport models aren’t sharp enough
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Ford Fiesta ST (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £2,449 - £6,267Read 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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SEAT Mii (2012 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,452 - £7,909Read full reviewPROS
Classy interior, well-built, low running costs, priced well
CONS
Bland design, steering too light at high speeds, not as engaging as rivals
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Fiat Panda 4x4 (2012 - 2023) Review
If you need a small all-wheel-drive car, the Fiat Panda 4x4 is a charming choice
Used price: £2,097 - £18,126Read full reviewPROS
- Great off-road capabilities
- Decent equipment levels
- Sensible pricing and low costs
CONS
- Low Euro NCAP rating may concern
- Regular city cars are better to drive
- Some annoying design flaws
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Fiat Panda (2012 - 2024) Review
Cute and quirky, but the Panda’s long been overtaken by younger rivals
Used price: £1,268 - £16,074Read full reviewPROS
- Practical for its size
- Attractive design
- 4x4 model is surprisingly capable
CONS
- Zero-star Euro NCAP rating
- Aged interior is awkward to use
- Rivals are better for long trips
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Fiat Punto (2012 - 2018) Review
Now off-sale, low used prices make the Punto a bit of a steal
Used price: £650 - £4,534Read full reviewPROS
- You get a lot of (used) car for your money
- Competitively priced
- Low running costs
CONS
- Not as sharp to drive as some of its rivals
- Front seats could be more supportive
- Questionable Euro NCAP crash-test score
- You get a lot of (used) car for your money
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Suzuki Swift Sport (2012 - 2016) Review
Used price: £1,865 - £7,235Read full reviewPROS
- Fantastic handling
- Refined ride
- Affordable list price
CONS
Engine can feel lacklustre and must be worked hard to make progress
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review
The benchmark of the city car class
Used price: £1,684 - £18,958Read full reviewPROS
- Class-leading build quality
- Peppy range of engines
- Fabulous Up GTI model
CONS
- Pricier than many rivals
- Only four seats
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
