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Small cars, or superminis as they’re also known, used to be bought almost exclusively as first cars or by people with no children – but the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Seat Ibiza and Volkswagen Polo have grown to the point where they can be considered all-round family transport, albeit with the odd compromise.

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Renault Clio front right driving

Renault Clio

from £16,995
The Renault Clio is a stylish, reasonably practical and refined performer that isn’t far off the class leaders.
Renault 5 driving

Renault 5

from £21,995
The Renault 5 is a brilliant small car – and it's surprisingly affordable, too
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Toyota Aygo X

from £18,685
The Aygo X is an urban-focused, fuel-efficient hybrid and a smaller sibling to the Yaris
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Volkswagen Polo

from £18,199
The Polo is one of the best small cars around, but rivals undercut it on price. So, should you buy one?
Hyundai i10 front cornering

Hyundai i10

from £15,975
The Hyundai i10 is the best city car around. It’s quiet, roomy, good value for money and has a long warranty.
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Honda Jazz

from £23,998
The well-built Honda Jazz offers class-leading space and practicality. However, its ride, handling and refinement are not so impressive
Dacia Sandero front right driving

Dacia Sandero

from £15,995
The Dacia Sandero demands compromises, but it's likeable and offers more practicality than anything else in this price range
Alpine A290 front driving

Alpine A290

from £27,998
The Alpine A290 offers hot-hatch driving fun in a small electric car with a decent range and reasonable practicality
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Suzuki Swift

from £17,404
The Suzuki Swift has tidy handling and a strong turbo engine, but its ride and interior quality are a little disappointing.
Hyundai i20 front cornering

New Hyundai i20

from £17,810
The Hyundai i20 is very roomy, well equipped and has a long warranty, but it's let down by an unsettled ride and a cheap-feeling interior
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