Fiat 500
✓Surprisingly large boot
✓Distinctive Italian design
✗Outdated navigation interface on older models
✗Less reliable than Japanese rivals
Volkswagen Polo
✓Relatively low maintenance costs compared to most European manufacturers locally
✓Relatively high reliability for its budget over the years
✓Modern and quality design with an impressive interior relative to its price
✓Good fuel economy for 1.0 TSI engines (approximately 1:12 in city driving)
✗Interior trim level considered less quality than other German competitors
✗Relatively long wait times for service at authorized dealers locally
✗1.0 TSI engines are relatively underpowered for long trips or under load (increased fuel consumption in hilly terrain)
✗Relatively low rear headroom (not suitable for tall drivers)