Top 10 best small cars - Carbuyer

See the top 10 best family cars you can buy in Britain today.

[airbloodhand]

where is the Yaris ? The yaris had to be in this list.

[kossak]

Regarding the Polo: "a slight refresh of the front and the back". I bet no one could tell the difference :D 
When it comes to looks I would rate it the most bland looking of them all.

[dragosrusu]

Bought a Polo facelift this summer with a 1.2 BlueMotion and it runs and looks perfect. The interior is top notch and the ride is fantastic both in and out of the city. Though not as aggressive in drive style and design as the Ford Fiesta, it's still a head-turner. And, on the upside, WVs tend to depreciate much slower than Fords and French cars so when you sell it in 5 years or so, you can still get back a good part of your initial investment.

[simmermachine]

Mazda 2 didn't even get a mention?

[tomslater]

I like these top ten reviews, keep up the good work.

[VicodinElmo]

We rented a 208 in Majorca and I found the steering wheel obscuring the dials annoying too...then I found the column adjuster and realised it wasn't actually a problem. Took me 3 days to finally think of that, mind you.

[themadant]

Well, I've driven both the Peugeot 208 and 308, both of which have that dial setup. For me, the setup worked fine and no matter how I set the steering wheel, the dials were never obscured. For reference I'm around 6ft.

[MrSquidcookie]

The ford festa is really good, one of my college mate owns on its 5 seat but there is 7 of use that need to get it so we can stuff the 2 smallest in the boot and the 2 smallest are about 5, 10'' - 6 foot and even with all that weight it's is still very quick for a 1.25

[migaitan]

I think that the fact that the Kia Rio is at the top three of it's class for the second year in a row is no surprise. Style, efficiency, space, price, generous equipment, relatively good handling, long warranty and of course great reliability are some things that this car does have. Sure there are better cars out there but a few come with all the above. And it's a huge step forward for a company that practically had no presence in this particular category!

[crazylady]

Love your reviews Mat but you're wrong about the Peugeot 208 steering wheel obscuring the dials....I've got one, and the steering wheel is very small and designed to look 'over' the top at the dials. You can move it up or down and at 5' 2"ft tall I can see the dials completely. It's a gorgeous steering wheel with a sporty feel....just thought I'd say. Keep up brilliant work.

[nikosloca]

I cannot freaking believe that yaris is not part of this list. you have to be kidding us.

[johntaylorpelletier]

What one would be the best for driving in the city I'm just looking for a new car to get to and from work and will parallel park nicely

[stuckinthemiddle]

I picked up a brand new Seat Ibiza 3dr SOL in the new year for £10k and I absolutely love it but it is cramped in the back but drives fantastically so much better than a Polo and Fabia!

[BrownKow]

how about the new mazda2? that car looks very promising 

[theotendleeey]

I know she's getting on a bit now but the Mazda 2 deserves to be here!

[brandonbrown]

I’m looking at getting a Peugeot 208 for my first car. Looks pretty good to me

[jubjub]

I am surprised the A1 is not on here! Only super mini that is comfortable on long motorway drive as well as easy to park round the city.

[lhsn]

i have the r line new polo and its brilliant. very fast and great on fuel. the best in the class in my opinion as i have driven the fords, renaults and vauxhalls

[happykiller]

where is the Opel Corsa (2012)?? amazing car and affordable

[johnboucher]

Look how young Matt looks! Just 8 years ago. He has had a kid now and these days his face shows it.