Superminis compared: boot space, price and reliability
Figures updated
The 14 superminis we cover, side by side on price, boot space, safety and how reliable each is in real MOT tests. The Renault Clio has the biggest boot (391 litres), and the MINI Hatch the best MOT record.
| Car | Price new from | Boot (litres) | Euro NCAP | Reliability score | Failed MOT first time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford FiestaMk8 (2017–2023) | – | 311 | 5★ (2017) | 86 | 34.3% |
| Vauxhall CorsaCorsa F (2019–) | £20,590 | 309 | 4★ (2019) | 80 | 35.3% |
| MINI HatchF66 (2024–) | £24,735 | 210 | 5★ (2025) | 113 | 24.7% |
| Volkswagen PoloPolo Mk6 (2017–) | £22,310 | 351 | 5★ (2017) | 87 | 32.9% |
| Toyota YarisMk4 (2020–) | £23,845 | 286 | 5★ (2020) | 105 | 27.7% |
| Honda JazzMk4 (2020–) | £28,475 | 304 | 5★ (2020) | 113 | 25.9% |
| Renault ClioClio V (2019–) | £20,995 | 391 | 5★ (2019) | 71 | 42.9% |
| Skoda FabiaMk4 (2021–) | £21,070 | 380 | 5★ (2021) | 97 | 29.6% |
| Audi A1Mk2 Sportback (2018–) | – | 335 | 5★ (2019) | 104 | 23.2% |
| Peugeot 208Mk2 (2019–) | £20,565 | 352 | 4★ (2019) | 78 | 29.4% |
| Citroen C3Mk4 (2024–) | £19,035 | 310 | – | 79 | 35.3% |
| SEAT IbizaMk5 (2017–) | £21,610 | 355 | 5★ (2022) | 83 | 34.4% |
| Renault 5E-Tech (2024–) | £22,995 | 326 | 4★ (2024) | New | – |
| Fiat Grande PandaMk1 (2025–) | £19,995 | – | – | New | – |
Latest generation of each model. Reliability covers every version tested in the league year; 100 is average for age and mileage. How the score works or see every supermini ranked for reliability.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Ford Fiesta vs Vauxhall Corsa
- Ford Fiesta vs MINI Hatch
- Vauxhall Corsa vs MINI Hatch
- Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Polo
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Volkswagen Polo
- MINI Hatch vs Volkswagen Polo
- Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Toyota Yaris
- MINI Hatch vs Toyota Yaris
- Volkswagen Polo vs Toyota Yaris
- Ford Fiesta vs Honda Jazz
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Honda Jazz
- MINI Hatch vs Honda Jazz
- Volkswagen Polo vs Honda Jazz
- Toyota Yaris vs Honda Jazz
- Ford Fiesta vs Renault Clio
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Clio
- MINI Hatch vs Renault Clio
- Volkswagen Polo vs Renault Clio
- Toyota Yaris vs Renault Clio
- Honda Jazz vs Renault Clio
- Ford Fiesta vs Skoda Fabia
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Skoda Fabia
- MINI Hatch vs Skoda Fabia
- Volkswagen Polo vs Skoda Fabia
- Toyota Yaris vs Skoda Fabia
- Honda Jazz vs Skoda Fabia
- Renault Clio vs Skoda Fabia
- Ford Fiesta vs Audi A1
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Audi A1
- MINI Hatch vs Audi A1
- Volkswagen Polo vs Audi A1
- Toyota Yaris vs Audi A1
- Honda Jazz vs Audi A1
- Renault Clio vs Audi A1
- Skoda Fabia vs Audi A1
- Ford Fiesta vs Peugeot 208
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Peugeot 208
- MINI Hatch vs Peugeot 208
- Volkswagen Polo vs Peugeot 208
- Toyota Yaris vs Peugeot 208
- Honda Jazz vs Peugeot 208
- Renault Clio vs Peugeot 208
- Skoda Fabia vs Peugeot 208
- Audi A1 vs Peugeot 208
- Ford Fiesta vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Fiat Grande Panda
- MINI Hatch vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Volkswagen Polo vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Toyota Yaris vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Ford Fiesta vs Renault 5
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault 5
- MINI Hatch vs Renault 5
- Volkswagen Polo vs Renault 5
- Toyota Yaris vs Renault 5
- Fiat Grande Panda vs Renault 5
Used comparisons (older generations)
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Vauxhall Corsa E
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs MINI Hatch F56
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs MINI Hatch F56
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Volkswagen Polo Mk5
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Volkswagen Polo Mk5
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Volkswagen Polo Mk5
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Toyota Yaris Mk3
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Toyota Yaris Mk3
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Toyota Yaris Mk3
- Used Volkswagen Polo Mk5 vs Toyota Yaris Mk3
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Honda Jazz Mk3
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Honda Jazz Mk3
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Honda Jazz Mk3
- Used Volkswagen Polo Mk5 vs Honda Jazz Mk3
- Used Toyota Yaris Mk3 vs Honda Jazz Mk3
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Renault Clio IV
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Renault Clio IV
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Renault Clio IV
- Used Volkswagen Polo Mk5 vs Renault Clio IV
- Used Toyota Yaris Mk3 vs Renault Clio IV
- Used Honda Jazz Mk3 vs Renault Clio IV
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used Volkswagen Polo Mk5 vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used Toyota Yaris Mk3 vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used Honda Jazz Mk3 vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used Renault Clio IV vs Skoda Fabia Mk3
- Used Ford Fiesta Mk7 vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Volkswagen Polo Mk5 vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Toyota Yaris Mk3 vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Honda Jazz Mk3 vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Renault Clio IV vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Skoda Fabia Mk3 vs Peugeot 208 Mk1
- Used Vauxhall Corsa E vs Citroen C3 Mk3
- Used MINI Hatch F56 vs Citroen C3 Mk3
- Used Toyota Yaris Mk3 vs Citroen C3 Mk3
- Used Honda Jazz Mk3 vs Citroen C3 Mk3
- Used Renault Clio IV vs Citroen C3 Mk3
- Used Skoda Fabia Mk3 vs Citroen C3 Mk3
- Used Peugeot 208 Mk1 vs Citroen C3 Mk3
Frequently asked questions
›Which supermini has the biggest boot?
Of the superminis we compare, the Renault Clio (Clio V (2019–)) has the biggest boot: 391 litres with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer.
›What is the most reliable supermini?
Going by MOT tests, the MINI Hatch: it scored 113 in our MOT Reliability League (100 is average for its age and mileage), and 24.7% failed their MOT first time.
›What is the cheapest supermini to buy new?
Of those we compare, the Citroen C3, from £19,035 (UK list price). Dealers and brokers often sell for less.