Josh Nevett
What is the ultimate city car?
New car buyers may be flocking to SUVs, but compact runabouts still make the most sense for single city-slickers. Here are our top picks.
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2023 Abarth 695 - 75th Anniversario
1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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2026 Mini Aceman - SE Favoured
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Overview
Variant
75th Anniversario
Variant
SE Favoured
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
132kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
160kW / 330Nm
583km
Not available
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
3
Doors
5
Seats
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Driver modes
—
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
—
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: 0
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Cruise control
—
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Illuminated entry system
—
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
360 view camera
—
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Navigational systems
—
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Information type: Full Map, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: Unlimited
Screen size: 9.45 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
—
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Remote services
—
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Smart card / smart key
—
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
Telematics
—
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 114 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 139 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 182 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
—
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,368 cc
Engine code: 312A3000
Liters: 1.4 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
—
WLTP emissions
Testing type ICE: yes
Combined: 156 g/km
WLTP emissions
—
Energy recuperation
—
Energy recuperation
Level selection: yes
Single-pedal driving: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
System
Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
System
—
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 35 L
Tanks
—
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
—
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 7 in
Touch screen: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 9.45 in
Touch screen: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6 L/100km
Country/highway: 4.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 583 km
Combined: 16.7 km/L
Country/highway: 20.4 km/L
Urban: 12.7 km/L
Urban: 7.9 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard WLTP ICE: yes
Performance
Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 180 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 132 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 218 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 218 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 160 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 160 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 330 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 330 Nm
WLTP electric energy consumption
—
WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
Combined: 147 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
—
WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 406 km
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Transmission
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission code: C510 MTX
Transmission description: Manual
Number of speeds: 5
Transmission type: Manual
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Type: Carbon Fibre, Leather Covered
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
—
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 84
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 205 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 84
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 205 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 102
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 102
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 3
Number of doors: 3
Platform code: B2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Exhaust pipe: yes
Black trim
—
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Sport exhaust pipe
Driver controlled valve flap: yes
Sport exhaust pipe
—
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 550 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 185 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,005 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 300 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,600 mm
Front track: 1,415 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 110 mm
Overall height: 1,485 mm
Overall length: 3,657 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,893 mm
Overall width: 1,627 mm
Rear track: 1,408 mm
Wheelbase: 2,300 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,522 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 143 mm
Overall height: 1,514 mm
Overall length: 4,079 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,991 mm
Overall width: 1,754 mm
Rear track: 1,521 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
Wheelbase: 2,606 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 16.7°
Departure angle: 26.9°
Internal dimensions
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Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,003 mm
Headroom rear: 958 mm
Hip room front: 1,370 mm
Hip room rear: 1,338 mm
Leg room front: 1,045 mm
Leg room rear: 822 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,330 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,268 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
—
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): Halogen
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
—
LED lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Fog light function: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
—
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
—
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 800 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 400 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,425 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,064 kg
Tare weight: 1,045.25 kg
Weights
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,715 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,715 kg
Tare weight: 1,715 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 440 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 365 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
Total number of USB connections rear: 2
USB connection front: yes
USB connection rear: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
—
Speakers
Brand name: Beats
Number of: 7
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo area
—
Luxury trim
On gear selector: Alloy
On instrument panel: Suede
Interior Trim
—
Airbags
Number of: 7
Airbags
Number of: 9
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
—
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Front seat belts
—
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Knee airbags
—
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Side curtain airbag
—
Anti collision system
—
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 20 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Lane departure warning
—
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 83
ANCAP child occupant score: 87
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 87
ANCAP safety assist score: 83
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: SE Classic Trim, LHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Tilt type electric: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Symmetrical
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench, Individual/Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Vinyl
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
—
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Seating
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 1
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Electric heater: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
—
Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Locks
—
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
—
Battery - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
—
Battery - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
—
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Duration (hours): 28.75 h
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.3 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 16 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 5.41 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 16.18 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 8.09 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.54 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.54 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.03 h
Duration (hours): 0.52 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 95 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 95 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 10%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Front
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 330 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 217.6 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 160 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 54.2 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 11 kW
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 49.2 kWh
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Roof
—
Sunroof
Location front: yes
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