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Top five small passenger cars of 2024
Small cars continue to be popular, and these are the ones we liked most from the selection we reviewed in 2024.
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Overview
Variant
L
Variant
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Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
115kW / 196Nm
Power and torque
202kW / 350Nm
667km
636km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Transmission: yes
Driver Modes
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Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: 0
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: 0
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: 0
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: 0
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Siri
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
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Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
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USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 170
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 176
CO2 Level (Combined): 225
CO2 Level (Urban): 311
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 1995
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb20
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Stroke Engine: 90.0
Engine
Engine (cc): 2387
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fa24f
Engine (L): 2.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel System
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
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Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 11.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 11.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 414
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 636
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 395
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 13.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 37
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 31
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 17
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 156
Maximum Power (kW): 115
Maximum Torque (Nm): 196
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 275
Maximum Power (kW): 202
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.5
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.9
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Code: Tr580
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Code: Ty75
Description: Manual
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Differential Lock
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Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Limited Slip Differential
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Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Power Steering
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Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Alternate Suspension
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Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: SGP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: SGP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 31.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 883
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 291
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 414
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1540
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 58.3
Overall Height (mm): 1480
Overall Length (in): 176.8
Overall Length (mm): 4490
Overall Width (in): 70.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2019
Overall Width (mm): 1780
Rear Track (in): 60.8
Rear Track (mm): 1545
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 61.4
Front Track (mm): 1560
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 57.7
Overall Height (mm): 1465
Overall Length (in): 183.9
Overall Length (mm): 4670
Overall Width (in): 71.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2014
Overall Width (mm): 1825
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 105.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2675
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.4
Front Headroom (mm): 950
Rear Headroom (in): 37.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 940
Front Hip Room (in): 55.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1398
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1401
Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
Front Leg Room (mm): 1095
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.5
Rear Leg Room (mm): 926
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1441
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1441
Internal Dimensions
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Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
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Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1433
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1920
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4233
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1446
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3188
Tare Weight (kg): 1416
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 120
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4409
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1522
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3355
Tare Weight (kg): 1482
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo Area
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)
Overtaking Sensor
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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