Best Citadines 2023: Top 10 most reliable cars

And 6 for the Volkswagen Polo ! The new version which arrived in 2017 and which succeeds Polo V was recently brought up to date in 2021, as is customary in the automotive industry. Aesthetically, this phase 2 took advantage of several changes: redesigned shields, revised grille, new headlights, etc. A new Polot GTI version also appears in the catalog and offers a 4 -cylinder 2 block.0 liters of 207 hp. As standard, the German city car has new driving assistance functions such as the Travel Assist.

Discover the 10 best city cars of 2023

In town, there is the tram and the bus. We see trendy electric scooters and electric bikes on every street corner. But if you appreciate individual comfort and a roof on your head, opt for a city car.

Abarth 695 Esseesse

• Price from CHF 39’990
• Energy/power: petrol 132 kW/180 hp
• Chest volume: 185 – 610 L
• Consumption: 7.7 l/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: 171 g/km
• Energy class of
• Total emissions (200,000 km): n.d.
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): n.d.

Dacia Spring

You want to ride in town in all electric mode without spending a fortune? So you should absolutely be interested in the Dacia Spring, 3.73 meters long. The small urban SUV of the Romanian subsidiary of Renault is currently the cheapest electric car in Switzerland. The Dacia Spring is available from 18,990 CHF. With 44 CV, without being overpowered, it still reaches a maximum speed of 130 km/h., absolutely adapted to the highway. The Dacia Spring travels up to 190 kilometers with a single battery load. It is not a record for autonomy, but for a city car, it is quite sufficient.

Many European neighboring countries are apparently of the same opinion: during the first nine months since the start of reservations in March 2021, nearly 50,000 orders were placed for this all -electric urban. Most orders from the Dacia Spring come from a new clientele that usually leads more expensive brands. Spring makes Dacia completely suitable.

• Price from CHF 18’990
• Energy/power: electric 33 kW/44 hp
• Chest volume: 270 -1 100 L
• Consumption: 15.2 kWh (equivalent to 1.7 l/100 km of petrol)
• CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 18.6 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 6,565 CHF

Fiat 500E 3+1

You are looking for a city car, you are the chic type and you like exclusivity? So the dose of Italian elegance of the Fiat 500E 3+1 completely electric is exactly what you need. There is still a need to evoke the charm of the retro-style spherical bodywork? The high and recurrent sales figures of the neo-Cintcento for 14 years speak of themselves.

The Italian brand is not based on their laurels. Fiat has adapted its bestseller to current requirements. With its larger dimensions, its enlarged space and its more comfortable seats, the first Fiat electric car and its 118 e-ch, starts quickly, without being as brutal as other electric cars. To roll in town where the streets are generally congested, it’s perfect. According to the WLTP cycle, the Fiat 500E 3+1 has an autonomy of 320 kilometers, or even 450 kilometers in town with the “Range” mode and a good energy recovery. The additional right door is a nice gadget. Practical? No, not really, but funny.

• Price from CHF 38’990
• Energy/power: electric, 87 kW/118 hp
• Chest volume: 170 L,
• Consumption: 13.9 kWh (equivalent to 1.5 l/100 km of petrol)
• CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 21.9 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 9’534 CHF

Kia New Stonic 1.0 T-GDI MeHV

You are looking for a not too expensive and ideal SUV to ride in town? This is what Kia offers you. The New Stonic does not offer the classic attributes of an all-terrain like a ladder chassis, rigid axles or a 4 × 4. On the other hand, it offers a slightly higher ground clearance, which makes it possible to pass without consequence a slightly higher sidewalk, a pleasantly raised seat position allowing to go up and down comfortably from the vehicle and to have a better overview. To this add a robust but cool body with a SUV look, parking aid and a rear view camera. All this counts more in the urban jungle than all-terrain talents.

The Kia New Stonic, with a 1.2-liter and 84 hp four-cylinder, is available from 20,200 CHF. We recommend the most modern of three -cylinders in one liter with the mildhybrid technique combined with an automatic transmission because we prefer to let the speeds pass in town in traffic jams and red lights. It costs 29,850 CHF, but we don’t need other options.

• Price from CHF 29’850
• Energy/Power: Light petrol/hybrid, 88 kW/120 hp
• Chest volume: 352 – 1155 L
• Consumption: 5.7 l/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: 129 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 50.1 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 8,598 CHF

Peugeot 208 PureTech 130 S & S Eat8 GT

France is the country of elegant sedans – and compact and clever cars with style, as is the case with the Peugeot 208. The name of the petrol variant model is a bit clumsy but you feel all the more comfortable in this five -seater equipped with a 130 hp petrol engine and an eight -speed automatic transmission. The Peugeot 208 Puretech seems adult compared to its elder, without having exceeded its dimensions perfectly suited to the city.

The on-board i-table with its extraordinarily small steering wheel gives this pretty French car an air of carefree lightness while driving. The steering wheel makes it possible to turn effortlessly in the tight turns of the parking access ramps and to park in side in all relaxation.

The eyes always remain on the road thanks to the new postings with 3D looks, which are in the field of vision above the steering wheel. The digital generation is delighted to see several USB ports, including the latest USB-C port. Finally, the Peugeot leaves us the choice because it also offers an electric version and a diesel if you drive a lot.

• Price from CHF 28,400
• Energy/power: petrol, 96 kW/130 hp
• Chest volume: 311 – 406 L
• Consumption: 6.1 l/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: 170 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 51.2 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 9’033 CHF

Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Electric Intense

You want an electric car, but you do not yet fully trust modern technology? So the Renault Zoe is exactly what you need. Indeed, as a precursor among small electric cars, Renault already offers the third generation of Zoe, a technically very successful car. The ZOE, the best -selling electric car in Europe, of size comparable to its thermal sister La Clio, has a modern and young look, even ten years after its first launch.

The Renault Zoe improves with each generation. Thanks to a battery with a capacity of 52 kilowatt hours (kWh), the autonomy can reach 395 kilometers in summer and 250 kilometers in winter. It is remarkable for a city dweller of 1.5 tonnes and 4.09 meters long with 100 kW (135 hp). You can easily do some shopping trips before the ZOE must return to the charging station. Thanks to a complete networking and a practical application, it is easily found – which also gives confidence in the new technology of electric vehicles.

• Price from CHF 36’550
• Energy/power: electric, 100 kW/136 hp
• Chest volume: 338 L
• Consumption: 20.0 kWh/100 km (equivalent to 2.2 l/100 km of petrol)
• CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 27.7 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 9’733 CHF

SEAT IBIZA HOLA FR

More than six million people can be mistaken? Probably not! By buying this Spanish bestseller, you can’t be mistaken, especially since this compact car has just been updated. It is especially at the electronic level that the Seat Ibiza is again up to the task and that it exceeds many competitors of the small car segment in terms of assistance systems. The Travel Assist always maintains the distance with the previous vehicle by automatically adapting the speed. During a change of track, the Ibiza controls the blind spot and warns of the approach of vehicles arriving from the rear-practical in the traffic jams of the city centers. Just say “Hola Hola” to activate voice recognition of the new multimedia system.

The little Seat Ibiza is available with three gasoline engines from 95 to 150 hp – a good economic decision in terms of purchase and ecological price in terms of emissions by renouncing diesel. If we want to do even more for the environment, we choose the bivalent variant with natural gas. It develops 90 hp but emits approximately 35 % CO2 less than a comparable petrol engine.

• Price from CHF 31,700
• Energy/power: petrol, 110 kW/150 hp
• Chest volume: 355 – 1165 L
• Consumption: 6.9 l/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: 156 g/km
• Energy class C
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 55.8 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 9,089 CHF

ŠKODA FABIA 1.0 Mpi Ambition

You want a reasonable and inexpensive car to get from A to B in full town in town? The fourth generation of ŠKODA Fabia, recently launched, is essential. The ŠKODA Fabia does everything so well, without standing out that you almost forget it when you get off the car. The Fabia won eleven centimeters to reach a length of 4.11 meters. In addition to a timeless design, the cabin is decorated with rather daring fabrics for škoda. The Fabia delights in many practical details, from the umbrella as part of a door to the ice scraper in the tank cap. And now we also find the heating of the windshield, the cleverly placed shit holder and the removable cup that can be filled at the counter of a Take-Away. For the city, the small engine with a three -cylinder one liter and 60 hp seems to us quite sufficient. Especially since this variant is available from 19,000 francs.

• Price from CHF 19’100
• Energy/power: petrol, 44 kW/60 hp
• Chest volume: 380 – 1’190 L
• Consumption: 6.1 l/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: 138 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 49.7 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 7’839 CHF

Smart EQ Fortwo

In a list of the ten best city cars, Smart EQ Fortwo obviously has its place. The basic idea of ​​this car comes from the former founder of Swatch, Nicolas Hayek. The next generation is still under development: Smart will become a SUV at the end of 2022. But by then, the small cult car is still driving in the usual format only with electric power in our city centers. With a battery capacity of 17.6 kilowatt hours (kWh), the Smart EQ travels 144 kilometers. It’s not huge, but absolutely enough to move around town. This small battery has its advantages, like its low weight. Housed in the base, the battery does not slow down the agile and rapid road qualities of this mini-rear propulsion car and therefore in the extra-stretch turning department.

Finally, the Smart EQ is also a declaration of lifestyle favoring purism and minimalism because it focuses on what is absolutely necessary for driving. That’s why she made a strong impression in town.

• Price from CHF 24’900
• Energy/power: electric, 60 kW/82 hp
• Chest volume: 230 – 350 L
• Consumption: 18.4 kWh/100 km (equivalent to 2.0 l/100 km of petrol)
• CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (for 200,000 km): sending. 18.4 t Co₂
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): about 7,600 CHF

Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 Comfort Hybrid 4×4

No car is too small to be a 4 × 4. Toyota would not need this new model in his SUV family because the current Yaris, which has been rewarded, sells very well with us. To respond to the SUV trend, the Japanese brand offers its small car as an urban SUV. Unlike many of its rivals in raised SUV format, the Toyota Yaris Cross is available with a more robust SUV look and a higher seat position, in 4 × 4 and with an almost obvious hybrid petrol technique at Toyota.

Despite all this technology, the Yaris Cross remains compact and easy to park with a length of 4.18 meters. Completely designed with a European taste, the interior convinces with a complete integration of the smartphone and polished materials, with one or the other hard plastic element hidden in the coverings. The compact segment is sensitive to the price-where one can find in this category a hybrid technology and four-wheel drive for less than 30,000 francs? These two elements make Yaris Cross a good choice among urban SUVs.

• Price from CHF 29,900
• Energy/power: petrol/hybrid, 85 kW/116 hp
• Chest volume: 320 – 1’097 L
• Consumption: 4.7 l/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: 106 g/km
• Energy class has
• Total shows (200,00 km): n.d.
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): n.d.

Best Citadines 2023: Top 10 most reliable cars !

Completely oriented towards urban use, city cars are positioned in the B segment like the Volkswagen Polo, although there are even more compact models in segment A like Volkswagen Up !. Thanks to the numerous advances operated in the automotive industry, these vehicles now offer performance and driving experience which allowed them to venture out of the urban jungle. In France, the Renault Clio remains the best -selling model, but there are other city cars that are also worth seeing to other manufacturers.

1 – Peugeot 208

The new generation of the Peugeot 208 is more modern than ever. It has benefited from a completely innovative design with strong and contemporary lines. The 208 stands out above all for its unique cabin with its essential 3D i-Cockpit which makes all the difference and which has a digital screen of a size ranging from 5 to 10.3 inches. The city car also pleases its varied range since it offers three alternatives under the hood: electric, diesel and petrol. In diesel, it reaches a power of 100 hp against 75 to 130 hp in petrol. As for the zero emission version, it claims 136 hp and provides a range of 362 km.

2 – Renault Clio

In France and Europe, the Renault Clio is considered a real icon on the city center segment. In 2021, the fifth and latest generation was first place in the most sold Renault models in the world by flowing to 245,103 units against 199,347 units for the Dacia Sandero 3 and 182,798 copies for the Dacia Duster 2. Resting on the modular platform CMF-B “High Spec”, it is entitled to a finish and high-end materials, a more spacious interior, an improvement in comfort in terms of driving and soundproofing and multiple driving and multiple technologies with a 100% digital counter and the best driving assistants and multimedia systems.

3 – Toyota Yaris

At Toyota, it will still be necessary to wait for the 100% electric engines democratize. The manufacturer prefers to focus on its hybrid blocks and also ensures its leadership on this market. Yaris is one of city dwellers to enjoy this technology. Under the hood, it mounted a 3 -cylinder Hybrid petrol engine developing 115 hp. Users also have a choice of 70 and 120 hp petrol engines. Recall that the Japanese received the title “The Car of the Year 2021” from European journalists, the proof that it is worth the detour.

4 – Citroën C3

The Citroën C3 may be more discreet than its competitors at Renault. However, she has many advantages that earn her a great place in the segment. His first argument is based on his silhouette combining dynamism and robustness. The originality of its design is especially marked by the essential side airbumps intended to protect the bodywork. On board, the C3 is entitled to the new Citroën Advanced Comfort program guaranteeing resolutely comfortable seats. She also draws well by providing up to 12 security and driving assistance equipment. The only downside is that the city car is only available in diesel from 75 to 100 hp and petrol from 83 to 110 hp.

5 – Fiat 500

The new Fiat 500 appears from 2020. This is an opportunity for the famous Transalpine city car to wear a new 100% electric engine which cohabits with the recent 3 cylinder with light hybridization offering a power of 70 hp. Another novelty concerns the arrival of the “3+1” version which has antagonistic doors located on the passenger side. In the “sedan” version, users have the choice between a diversity of finishes: Dolcevita Plus, Dolcevita, (Red) or Cult. Whatever the chosen version, the Fiat 500 will always offer a timeless style and well -placed prices.

6 – Volkswagen Polo

And 6 for the Volkswagen Polo ! The new version which arrived in 2017 and which succeeds Polo V was recently brought up to date in 2021, as is customary in the automotive industry. Aesthetically, this phase 2 took advantage of several changes: redesigned shields, revised grille, new headlights, etc. A new Polot GTI version also appears in the catalog and offers a 4 -cylinder 2 block.0 liters of 207 hp. As standard, the German city car has new driving assistance functions such as the Travel Assist.

7 – Opel Corsa

Based on the same platform as the famous Peugeot 208 and incidentally the DS3 Crossback, the Opel Corsa takes advantage of this concrete argument to assert its place on the city market. Thanks to so solid foundations, it is entitled to the same vital organs as the Sochalian. The Opel Corsa is equipped with the same palette of engines and also exists in a 100% electric version. Those who do not have budget problems can favor this “clean” model announcing a range of 362 km and a 136 hp block.

8 – Mini Hatch

Available in three or five -door versions, the Mini Hatch remains a safe bet for those who love trendy and modern city cars. It reveals an athletic style with its dynamic lines and its clean air. It is possible to have a mini in your image thanks to the many personalization options. Despite its small size, it provides an acceptable loading volume of 278 liters in 5 places, 650 liters in 3 places and 941 liters in two seats.

9 – Hyundai i10

Still in the category of small city cars positioned in the A segment, the Hyundai i10 continues to persist despite the lack of profitability of this market explaining the abandonment of several manufacturers or the decision to electrify their models. The i10 is one step ahead thanks to its mini prices. For 12,240 euros, it is possible to access the first level initiating the cruise control, radio, active assistance in keeping the lane or anti -collision radar.

10 – Mitsubishi Space Star

Having undergone a youthful treatment in 2020, the Mitsubishi Space Star has a discreet career in France by leaving only 10,751 copies since 2013. However, since her recent restyling, she wins in personality which should appeal to the greatest number. Among its arguments is the introduction of the 7 -inch multimedia interface, the enrichment of safety equipment with the line crossing alert or autonomous emergency braking and its 235 -liter trunk with its approval 5 places.