Best city cars

There is no single best city car, but several winners depending on how you drive. On a tight budget, the Dacia Sandero is unbeatable from €14,490. For all-round versatility, the Renault Clio E-Tech and its 391-litre boot lead the class. To keep fuel costs down, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the reliability benchmark. And to go electric in town, the Renault 5 E-Tech is a game-changer under €25,000. This ranking compares seven city cars actually on sale in Belgium in 2026 on what matters day to day: list price, running costs, real-world consumption, boot space, reliability and city driving ease. Prices are indicative (Belgian list price, 2026) and no link is monetised.