As is true of any car, the look of a supermini is important. For instance, a supermini holds a great deal of appeal for younger buyers who attach as much importance to style as they do to resale value.
We’ve established that the Suzuki Swift and its main competitors are easy on the eye, but how do they fare in terms of driveability?
When it comes to technological features, how do the five superminis compare? Let’s find out…
Thanks to their compact body styles, superminis are very city friendly, but how practical and spacious are they?
Dependability is a key consideration when it comes to choosing a new car. In the most recent Reliability Survey (published in 2023 by What Car?), out of 32 marques, the five brands under contention ranked accordingly:
In terms of safety, both the Swift and MG3 achieved three-star Euro NCAP ratings while the Fiesta, Polo and Yaris each received a five-star score.
Length: 3.63 metres
Width: 1.74 metres
Height: 1.48 metres
Boot space: 265 litres to 589 litres
Length: 4.05 metres
Width: 1.74 metres
Height: 1.50 metres
Boot space: 292 litres to 1,093 litres
Length: 3.94 metres
Width: 1.75 metres
Height: 1.47 metres
Boot space: 286 litres to 947 litres
Length: 4.07 metres
Width: 1.75 metres
Height: 1.43 metres
Boot space: 351 litres to 1,125 litres
Length: 4.11 metres
Width: 1.80 metres
Height: 1.51 metres
Boot space: 293 litres to 983 litres
*Please note that measurements are approximate.