When you drive, do most of your tours are by city? Do you usually travel alone and without much luggage? Parking problems? If your answers have been affirmative, the same is that you need a city car, framed within segment A. These vehicles are generally known by that name due to their small dimensions and its maneuverability that make its territory the city.
En Actualidad Motor Let's analyze some of the best options of this segment. All the vehicles we collect will share some characteristics like a length of about 3,5 meters, reduced weight and contained consumption. As for negative aspects, we will have to say that they do not stand out for their habitability or their trunk. But if you are one of those people who usually travel alone and with little luggage, these are your options.
Abarth 595
Probably the one with the sportier approach of the list. The Abarth 595 2016 It has just received an update that improves its image and adds more power. It will be offered with a closed or cabrio body and will always be accompanied by the 1.4 T-jet engine that delivers 145 hp in the 595, goes to 165 hp in the 595 Turismo and goes up up to 180 hp in the Abarth 595 Competition.
In the aesthetic section, it will stand out for the bumper redesign front and rear, in addition to new headlights and pilots. Also due to the incorporation of a new inch wheels 17, lighter and that improve the ventilation of the brakes. Inside there will be new upholstery and the Uconnect multimedia system with 5-inch touch screen.
Citroën C1
El Citroën C1 will form a trio of utility vehicles with the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo due to the alliance between their manufacturers. The little Frenchman is offered with bodies of three or five doors and it has a version with an opening canvas roof called Airscape. It has a new design that will stand out for a few split headlights in two parts, simulating 'eyebrows'. the rear is bicolor and integrates some 3D pilots.
Gastric Meters long 3,46 and has room for four passengers. The trunk has a capacity of 196 liters, in the average of the segment. The interior equipment and technology have been renewed and are up to par. It is offered with two gasoline engines, the 68-horsepower VTi and the 82-horsepower PureTech. Their prices range between 10.250 and 14.150 euros.
Fiat 500
If we have seen the Abarth 595 before, the Fiat 500 It is the vehicle that takes as base. The little Italian is still a design reference after the restyling, although the changes are restrained on the outside. Measure Meters long 3,57, has space for four people and a trunk of 185 liters capacity. It is also offered with a convertible body that receives the name of fiat 500c.
Inside, the improvements are more substantial, equipping the latest technology with the Uconnect multimedia system with 5-inch touch screen. The passenger compartment stands out for the degree of customization it offers. Refering to engine range there will be a 1.3 hp 95 Multijet diesel and two gasoline, the 1.2 hp 69 naturally aspirated and the 0.9 hp 105 TwinAir. costs between 8.600 and 16.500 euros.
Fiat Panda
El Fiat Panda It is another of the historical ones of this segment. It will stand out for its greater width compared to the 500. It is 3,70 meters long, but its trunk grows to 225 liters capacity. Its greater height will also ensure that its four occupants travel more comfortably. There will be some versions focused on off road use and that have 4×4 traction, as is the case of the Fiat Panda Cross.
As for its aesthetics, it continues to be continuous and similar to its predecessors. Inside we will find revised equipment and plenty of customization thanks to the different finishes. The engine range It is made up of the 1.3 Multijet diesel with 80 hp and the naturally aspirated 1.2 petrol with 69 hp and the 0.9 TwinAir with 105 hp. There will also be LPG options. The price is content and part of the $6.290.
Ford Ka
El Ford Ka it is the smallest model with the oval mark. Not to be confused with the newly released 2016 Ford KA+, which is larger and will be placed one step above. Still unclear if this model will have a third generation or will disappear in favor of the KA +. Although this three doors measure only Meters long 3,62Its trunk is quite spacious with 225 liters of capacity.
The aesthetic has stayed somewhat obsolete compared to the rest of the models in the range. The same thing happens to the passenger compartment, although its equipment is still correct. The range of engines is made up of a single atmospheric gasoline engine with 1.2 liters and 69 hp of power With discounts it will start from $5.940, being the price one of its advantages.
Hyundai i10
El Hyundai i10 is an urban Korean who is in his second generation. Measure Meters long 3,66 and it will be one of the most habitable thanks to the 252 liters of trunk, above the segment average. Although it has space for five passengers, there are still limitations and it will be better to take only four adults. As for its aesthetic, it has been renewed in a satisfying way.
The passenger compartment is also considerably improved, giving a leap in quality already equipment. will be offered with two gasoline mechanics, on the one hand the 1.0 hp 66 MPi three-cylinder engine and on the other the 1.25 hp 87 MPi four-cylinder engine. It has a price that goes from 11.800 euros up to the 15.750 euros.
KIA Picanto
El Kia Picanto it was renewed last year. The little Korean will be offered with bodies of three and five doors and space for five passengers. Measure Meters long 3,6 and therefore will have a trunk contained with 200 liters capacity. The exterior image is now more modern and sporty thanks to more angular shapes.
The interior was also renewed including more equipment, in addition to several customization options with some optional packages. The engine range It will only have two gasoline, a three-cylinder 1.0 CVVT of 69 CV and another 1.2 CVVT that reaches up to 85 CV. The prices are attractive and go from 5.599 euros up to the 11.524 euros.
Mitsubishi Space Star
El Mitsubishi Space Star It is the bet of the Japanese for segment A. It is one of the options that has been renewed most recently. It is one of the largest with Meters long 3,70, although it will not be very reflected in its trunk that remains in 235 liters. Outside it will stand out for a pretty sporty design and dynamic.
Inside comfort will prevail, but although it has capacity for five passengers, it will be advisable to take four to travel comfortably. Its range of engines will now only have only one gasoline mechanic, the most powerful 120 MPI of 1.2 liters and 80 CV. With discounts it has a starting price of $9.800.
Adam Opel
El Adam Opel he is one of the urbanites most concerned about his appearance. It is difficult to see two completely alike due to its multiple options of customization, which make it stand out for its color. It will have a more jacket version known as Adam Rocks. It measures 3,7 meters long, although it will not stand out for its interior space. Nor because of the trunk, which is one of the smallest in the segment with only 170 liters.
As to its Yes, it will be remarkable, since it takes many elements from its older brother, the Opel Corsa. enjoy a fairly wide range of engines which will be made up of gasoline mechanics. They range from the 1.4 of 87 or 100 hp to the 1.0 of 115 hp. There is also the powerful Adam S with a 1.4 hp 150 turbo. Goes from 14.412 euros up to 21.128 euros at the top of the range.
Opel Karl
El Opel Karl It is a little below the Adam in terms of dimensions but it will beat it in terms of space and comfort. It measures 3,67 meters long, although its trunk is slightly larger with 195 liters. Although its interior is not very large, it stands out for its habitability, offering itself in five-door body and being approved for five passengers.
In our country it is only marketed with a finish, the Selective, which comes with a good standard endowment. We will also have only one mechanical option, the three-cylinder gasoline engine. 1.0 with 75 hp. You can choose between manual or piloted automatic transmission and will have an attractive starting price of $10.105.
Peugeot 108
El Peugeot 108 It is the smallest of the range of the French manufacturer. It shares a platform with Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo and will be offered with bodies of three and five doors, as well as with an opening canvas roof in the TOP versions! It measures 3,47 meters long, although it will have a much larger trunk than its predecessor, which reaches 196 liters.
Stands out for a more exterior design refined and urbane. Like other vehicles in the segment, it is committed to customization and also includes good technological equipment. The range of engines will be shared with its sister models and includes two three-cylinder petrol engines: the 1.0 VTi with 68 hp and the 1.2 PureTech with 82 hp. There will be several special editions and part of the $11.130.
Renault Twingo
El Renault Twingo It was another of those that were recently renewed, arriving with many new features. It has a different layout than most vehicles on this list, as its engine is in rear position and will benefit from rear-wheel drive. Measure Meters long 3,69 and your trunk stays in a few 174 liters, because the motor is housed in that area.
Stand out for an exterior simple but striking, with the back in black. The five-door body gives way to a four-passenger interior, which will have a remarkable space and complete equipment. arrive with two mechanics of gasoline, the SCe of 70 CV and the TCe of 90 CV. Just been introduced Twingo gt which will come with 110 hp.
Smart ForTwo
El Smart ForTwo It is probably one of the references in terms of urban mobility. It is the smallest of the list with only 2,69 meters long. It must also be said that it is the only two-seater. Despite this configuration, the trunk remains one of the best with a capacity of 260 liters. It was relatively recently renovated and its external appearance has advanced.
Now you have a picture more attractive and modern, in addition to an original and quite colorful interior. In this model the engine will also be placed in the rear. There will be two options of gasoline with three cylinders, a naturally aspirated 1.0 with 71 hp and the same 1.0 turbo engine with 90 hp. The range of Smart Brabus was recently presented, which will arrive with 109 CV.
Smart ForFour
El Smart ForFour It is a model very similar to its little brother, but adding two doors and two rear seats. It also increases in terms of dimensions, reaching 3,49 meters long. Although it can accommodate four people inside, the trunk will be affected and will be smaller than that of the ForTwo. stays in 185 liters capacity.
In terms of exterior image and interior finishes, they are practically the same than in his little brother. Exactly the same as the range of engines, since it shares the 1.0 hp 71 and the 1.0 hp 90 turbo. Both can be linked to a manual transmission and another automatic double clutch. There will also be a Brabus version and part of a price of $13.210.
SEAT Mii
El SEAT Mii will share a platform with the SEAT Mii and the Volkswagen up! Sold with three and five door bodies. It measures 3,56 meters long and is approved for four passengers. The trunk cubes some not inconsiderable 251 liters and the interior space will be quite good. Its appearance is dominated by a youthful image, accompanied by colorful tones for its bodywork.
Inside you will receive an interesting technological endowment and will also have enough finishes and customization options. The range of engines will be limited to gasoline, as in most models in the segment. There will be two three-cylinder, the 1.0 hp 60 MPI and the 1.0 hp 75 MPI. It also adds the 1.8 68CV Ecofuel. Your starting price is $7.470.
Skoda diligently
El Skoda diligently It is the smallest model of the Czech brand. It is one of the brothers of the SEAT Mii and therefore it will also have bodies from both three like five doors. It measures 3,56 meters long, but that does not prevent it from offering a wide 251 liter trunk. As for the exterior image, it has been slightly renewed to adapt to the current market.
Inside you will benefit from a sufficient equipment, while its range of engines has two mechanics available three cylinder gasoline. On one side is the 1.0 hp 60 MPI and on the other the 1.0 hp 75 MPI. It will have the Montecarlo version that gives it a sportier look. It has a price of eBetween 6.700 euros and 10.390 euros.
Suzuki celerio
El Suzuki celerio It is the replacement for the Alto that arrived in 2014. This urban will stand out for being the one that offers the largest trunk in the segment with 254 liters. This will not mean that it is much larger than its rivals, since it measures Meters long 3,6. Its exterior design is not as flashy and therefore it will go more unnoticed than other options on the list.
The interior space is one of the positive points and will have four spacious seats. The equipment is not something that stands out, however it is sufficient and on par with some of his rivals. As for its range of engines, in our country it is only available with a three-cylinder gasoline engine. 1.0 of 68 hp. There will be a manual and an automatic transmission and their prices will be between 7.640 euros and 10.540 euros.
Toyota Aygo
El Toyota Aygo it is the third brother of the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108. It is located below the Yaris in the range and measures in length 3,46 meters. There will be bodies with three and five doors, although its interior space will be somewhat fair and its trunk will remain in a capacity of 168 liters, one of the worst in the segment. Its design is one of the most striking due to the 'X' on the front and rear optics.
The interior will be just as colorful due to the color combinations and its equipment will be fairly complete. As for the range of engines, it will also be quite small, since only the 1.0 VVT-i 68 hp with manual or robotized manual transmission. The Aygo will be priced between 9.550 and 12.050 euros.
Volkswagen up!
Close the list on Volkswagen up!, another member of the SEAT Mii and Skoda Citigo family. He has been the last of the models to receive a face lift, so he presents a iupdated exterior image and striking. The dimensions will remain the same and she will have, like his brothers, a 251 liter trunk and a length of 3,54 meters long.
The restyling has also served to complete your equipment technological with some interesting options. However, the main difference compared to his brothers is that he receives a new mechanics. To the naturally aspirated 1.0 three-cylinder with powers of 60 and 75 hp, a new 1.0 turbo 90 hp which will be top of the range. We will have to wait to know the prices of the new models.
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