Compare the best cheap small cars
High quality affordable small cars from rated and reviewed dealers
Best small affordable cars of 2024
A tight budget is no barrier to owning a decent car. These compact hatchbacks are all value-for-money champions.
Many of these cars can be specified up to higher prices, but their order here reflects how good they are in their most affordable forms.
Cheap doesn't have to mean nasty, and so all the cars here are good to drive and packed with more equipment than you'd think. They're all highly rated in their Carwow reviews, reflecting our extensive road testing.
1. Dacia Sandero
Dacia Sandero review2. Renault Clio
Renault Clio review3. Hyundai i10
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5. Kia Picanto
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Volkswagen T-Cross review7. Vauxhall Corsa
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