Are you still looking for the best small car?

Whilst we may all want the best the response we often get is, 'best for what?' This is valid with small cars because they come in three different sizes and have different purposes for different people. You have:

• tiny city cars about 3.5m long
• super-minis about 3.75m long and more recently
• super-sized small cars around 4m long.

So the first decision may be to make a car comparison to find the size to fit your life.

The best small car for you will probably be the car that suits both your lifestyle and budget.

With things the way they are most people just think 'cheap car.' But we can see it may not be the best small car for you. I'm not saying cheap cars are less cars than others. Most reviews and comparisons reveal cheap cars are well thought of and are often the most efficient.

Another guide we use is the top ten new car sellers list. Just because a car is in the list doesn't make it the best small car for you. This list doesn't take into account manufacturers' marketing programmes and the used car market which is over three times larger than new.

You may also find even the latest small cars to be announced are not a significant improvement on older models.

If a small car fits both your budget and lifestyle then safety should be your next concern. With regards to engine efficiency you'll find most small cars of a similar size with similar engines have similar fuel consumption, emissions, and performance. It's fair to say most small cars are good cars.

If you consider diesel calculate at what total mileage your fuel savings pay-back the extra cost of a diesel car. Another cost to continually be aware of is the changes in insurance groups as you look at different models and variants. Shopping for the best car insurance is the biggest saving you can make in your car budget.

Otherwise, if a small car fits your purpose and purse subject to you personally liking the look of the car and its driver comfort, you may have the best small car for you.

Regards
Ralph