SEAT 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 Seat 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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SEAT Small / City car reviews
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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Still one of the best small cars for your money
New price: £19,795 - £25,470PROS
- Low prices and good deals
- Lots of equipment available
- Easy to drive, but also fun
CONS
- Some interior plastics are very hard
- Entry-level cars feel quite basic
- No hybrids or plug-in models
- Low prices and good deals
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SEAT Mii (2012 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,452 - £7,921PROS
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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SEAT Ibiza ST (2010 - 2017) Review
Used price: £606 - £6,880PROS
- Smart styling
- Excellent small turbo petrol
- Good to drive
- Efficient engines
CONS
- Stability control not standard
- Cabin’s attention to detail
- 1.2-litre TDI’s sluggish pace
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SEAT Ibiza Cupra (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,408 - £9,538PROS
Great hot hatch styling, turbocharged performance, sharp handling, comfortable and well built interior
CONS
No manual gearbox, DSG automatic detracts from driver enjoyment
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SEAT Ibiza FR (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,117 - £7,906PROS
- Sporty image
- Affordable running costs
- Characterful turbocharged petrol engine
- Neat handling
- Economical TDI available
CONS
- Petrol only available with a sequential automatic gearbox
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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2008 - 2017) Review
Used price: £670 - £7,702PROS
- Roomy and good quality interior
- Distinctive styling
- Easy-to-understand equipment grades
- Low emissions Ecomotive model available
CONS
- Can be noisy on the motorway
- Some lacklustre petrol engines
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SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe (2008 - 2017) Review
Used price: £625 - £7,018PROS
- Stylish good looks
- Neat interior
- Fun to drive
- Well equipped
- Ultra-low emissions model available
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Not as refined as some other small hatchbacks
- Smaller petrol engines lack punch
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SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) Review
Used price: £397 - £2,808PROS
Sporty looks, easy to drive, punchy diesels, great value for money
CONS
Dated and plasticky interior, cramped rear legroom, firm ride
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SEAT Ibiza (1999 - 2002) Review
Used price: £0 - £0PROS
Very affordable, uses Volkswagen components, reliable and robust, easy to drive, sporty Cupra models are quick
CONS
Cramped rear seats, plasticky interior, limited engine choice