5/10Alfa RomeoMiTo£12,705Italophiles will get some kicks here, but this is an average effort that is easily trumped for comparable money.
Editor’s choice6/10DS3£17,090 – £23,260Not as fresh as it was, but ageing gracefully, and still the best DS of the bunch.
7/10Fiat500 (2007-)£12,500 – £21,520Technically and mechanically other city cars outstrip it, but emotionally – well, that’s up to you. We understand.
7/10VauxhallAdamn/aSurprisingly fresh-faced and good-looking new city car from Vauxhall. Deserves to do well.
7/10Abarth500£16,375 – £26,525An addictive little begger that is much better than its list of failings would have you believe.