The frantic pace of modern life imposes its own rules, among which mobility is one of the most important. Just 20-30 years ago, women drivers were very rare. Today, thanks to falling prices, the availability of loans, the affordability of vehicles, and the proliferation of driving schools, a woman behind the wheel is as common as a man.
What kind of cars do women choose?
Of course, not all male drivers take women seriously. However, despite this skepticism, women are successfully mastering their iron horses and improving their driving skills. Statistics show that women are several times less likely to be involved in accidents than men – this is primarily due to their more cautious driving style and innate sense of caution.
Experience has shown that the best car models for women and girls are hatchbacks or sedans with automatic transmissions. These cars maneuver well in challenging urban conditions, are simple and easy to drive, and are quite functional. Below, we'll look at the most popular women's car models, their main characteristics and cost.
1. Nissan Micra
This Japanese hatchback boasts an interesting and meticulously designed design. The combination of unrivaled Japanese quality and highly functional instruments has created a reliable, safe, and maneuverable vehicle. The manufacturer has carefully addressed women's needs, and many of the car's features have been designed with women in mind. Numerous pockets provide convenient storage for all your small essentials. The rear seats can be folded down, creating additional space. The wide windshield provides an excellent view of the road.
2. Nissan Juke
This car is a favorite among women because of its funny and cute name. However, the Beetle's name isn't the only reason for such warm affection. Firstly, its unusual appearance captivates – it's a cross between an SUV and a vintage sports car. The car's high ride height allows it to move easily both in the city and in the countryside, further attracting outdoor enthusiasts. The unique style continues inside the car. The instrument panel is inspired by motorcycles. It may feel unusual at first, but you eventually get used to it. The openings between the front seats are painted the same color as the car, creating a harmonious overall look. And its excellent technical specifications will ensure you'll enjoy it for years to come!
3. Kia Picanto
This rugged Korean beauty, despite its modest exterior dimensions, is quite spacious inside. This five-door compact hatchback first hit the market in 2004 and has since undergone two updates. The result is a complete redesign, increased dimensions, and a new design. The car's exterior has become more aggressive, and a variety of color options have been added. The car is popular with both businesswomen and young mothers, as the trunk easily accommodates a stroller and then a bicycle.
The interior of the new KIA Picanto has been redesigned and improved in almost every way: the instrument panel now features large dials, and the higher-end trim now includes a multi-function steering wheel, power windows, and climate control. But the main advantage of the updated version is the increased passenger space and trunk capacity, which has increased to 200 liters.
4. Toyota Auris
This Japanese hatchback is available in three- and five-door versions. Many women are drawn to its sleek lines and sporty design. Manufacturers have offered a variety of storage compartments and pockets for small items. Its undeniable advantages include a spacious trunk, good performance, and high-quality interior trim.
The Toyota Auris's interior features soft, ergonomic seats, and all essential controls are conveniently positioned and backlit in orange. Additional information displays are located within the instrument clusters, displaying fuel level, coolant temperature, current gear, and other data. The Toyota Auris's brakes perform admirably, and the steering is moderately sharp, ideal for a city car.
5. Toyota Corolla
The secret to this Japanese sedan's enduring success lies in its high build quality, beautiful appearance, outstanding performance, and competitive price. The Toyota Corolla boasts a spacious interior, a comfortable and capacious trunk, a high level of safety, and is deservedly popular as a family car. The latest upgraded version retains all of its strengths while remaining affordable. On the road, the Toyota Corolla impresses with its impeccable responsiveness: the car instantly responds to every steering wheel movement, the pedals are responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the brakes perform flawlessly.
The interior makes a pleasant impression: everything is well-made and thoughtfully designed, with no unnecessary details. The steering wheel is now flat at the bottom with a thicker rim, and control buttons have been added to the right. The manufacturer replaced the orange instrument cluster with white. It's impossible not to admire the comprehensive safety system, which includes up to seven airbags, a neck injury prevention system, and a seatbelt alert.
6. Mazda 3
The upgraded third-generation Mazda features slightly larger dimensions, an attractive silhouette, and a refined interior, with a rather athletic and slightly predatory appearance. The Mazda 3 is available in two body styles: a five-door hatchback and a sedan. Regardless of body style, the car boasts a spacious interior and a convenient and capacious trunk, allowing for comfortable transportation of passengers and luggage. This car is perfect for modern women who appreciate speed and comfort while still devoting sufficient time to their family and children. The Japanese car's dynamic performance remains top-notch, allowing for a truly enjoyable driving experience. The third-generation Mazda has been transformed in every way: it features a new exterior and interior design, a new trim level, a redesigned engine and chassis, and more.
7. Citroen C1
This little car from the renowned French company is manufactured at a Czech plant and is available in three- and five-door hatchback versions. Despite the small trunk, the interior is quite spacious and comfortably seats four people. The rear seatback folds down, allowing the interior to be used for transporting additional luggage. The unmistakable hallmark of the Citroën C1 is the unconventional design solutions of the French designers, where everything is stylish and beautiful, but not always intuitive or convenient. This compact and maneuverable car will become a reliable friend and indispensable assistant for any woman.
The three-door Citroën C1 offers comfortable entry, with wide-opening doors and convenient folding handles for the front seats. The driver's seat is comfortable and visibility is excellent. The interior is minimalist, with only the speedometer and a small on-board computer display remaining on the dashboard. The glove compartment has been stripped of its lid, but numerous open compartments have been added for various small items. The Citroën C1's technical specifications are beyond reproach, as it is based on the Japanese Toyota Aygo platform.
8. Citroen C3
This car can rightfully be called exclusively feminine, although in recent years it has also attracted the attention of men due to its technical features. Beautiful classic design combines with modern technology. It's very easy to operate, and thanks to its two 1.4-liter engines, it's also very powerful! Despite all this, its fuel consumption is low. This small car with its unique design will always garner admiring glances from passersby and car enthusiasts.
9. Citroen C4
The Citroën C4 Sedan's design is attractive, stylish, and dynamic. The French sedan's five-seat interior offers ample rear seat space for two passengers, but the trunk holds up to 440 liters of cargo. The rear seats feature folding backrests, allowing for even the most bulky items to be transported. The interior is pleasantly and engagingly designed, made from high-quality materials. The ergonomic dashboard boasts conveniently placed instruments and displays.
10. Skoda Fabia II
The second-generation Skoda Fabia has grown in size, becoming taller and longer, and now features folding rear seats. The interior is now more spacious and functional. The interior design is appealing with its simplicity and use of high-quality materials. Women will appreciate the wide variety of storage compartments, large and small, found not only throughout the cabin (on the seatbacks, under the seats, and in the dashboard), but even in the trunk.
The car is designed for city driving, so it's best to avoid exploring country and unpaved roads. The upgraded Skoda Fabia II features several useful features, such as ABS, climate control, and power steering. With its relatively compact dimensions and powerful engine, the car is dynamic and maneuverable on the road.
11. Peugeot 107
This compact and easy-to-drive French hatchback is especially popular among stylish and busy young mothers, as it meets high safety standards and easily handles the challenging conditions of city traffic. Available in three- and five-door models, it features a compact trunk. The comfortable interior comfortably seats five, with three people comfortably seated in the back. The basic "Access" trim includes electronics, anti-lock brakes, airbags, and more. The top-of-the-line "Active" trim also includes LED headlights, fog lights, halogen headlights, and power windows.
12. Hyundai Getz
The Hyundai Getz is a car designed exclusively for the city. Its main advantages are fuel efficiency, elegant appearance, functionality, maneuverability, and comfort. It was produced by Hyundai Motor from 2002 to 2011.
For added road holding, the car's suspension features hydraulic struts at the front and gas shock absorbers at the rear. This ensures the car handles very confidently.
The wide windshield provides a fairly good view, and all controls are conveniently placed and easy to operate. Thanks to the compact engine compartment, the cabin comfortably seats five people, despite the car's modest dimensions.
You can organize the interior space by folding and sliding the seats. If you need to transport a large amount of luggage, you can almost triple the trunk space.
13. Fiat 500
Compact, dynamic, easy to drive, and incredibly maneuverable, this Italian three-door hatchback wins women's hearts at first glance. The Fiat 500's exterior features a retro style, particularly appealing to romantically inclined women. This, coupled with its vibrant paint options, makes it undeniably one of the most popular city cars for women. The ergonomic interior of this compact hatchback seats four passengers (the rear bench is designed for two), and its rear seat is perfect for storing groceries that don't fit in the rather small trunk. The dashboard is minimalist and features a large dial combining the speedometer, trip computer display, and tachometer.
14. Chevrolet Spark
This compact American hatchback is very practical, boasting numerous storage compartments and pockets for all sorts of trinkets, and women simply adore its lightweight steering wheel. A major plus is the windshield that extends onto the roof, offering additional visibility. The interior is comfortable and spacious. Despite its modest dimensions, the Chevrolet Spark can accommodate five passengers, but four will be more comfortable. The standard trim level includes air conditioning, power steering, side airbags, and climate control. The driver's seat is easily adjustable and moves widely, providing a comfortable seating position for women of any height and build. The Chevrolet Spark's passive safety features include a robust safety cage, seat belts and airbags, knee pads, and a deformable steering column.
15. Mini Cooper
This four-seater British car boasts excellent handling and dynamics with relatively low fuel consumption. Developed on a front-wheel-drive platform, the Mini Cooper boasts a rigid structure, yet is very stable and handles superbly at high speeds. A lightweight, balanced chassis paired with a powerful engine gives the Mini Cooper a sporty character. Mini Cooper safety is top-notch, thanks to a highly durable body, airbags, a reliable braking system, side impact protection, and other features. More than 60 options and a wide selection of accessories allow every owner to give their Cooper a unique personality. The Mini brand has long been iconic, and it's safe to say that Cooper is a lifestyle.
16. Smart Fortwo
The three-door, two-seater Smart Fortwo City Coupe boasts an attractive design, compact dimensions, and high-quality interior. Wide-opening doors enhance ease of entry, and a spacious 340-liter trunk offers ample space for a variety of items. A taut suspension and wide wheels give the Smart Fortwo excellent road holding. This two-seater is ideal for a young woman traveling to school, work, or shopping.
The car has a spacious interior, a large glove compartment with a convenient latch, and roomy mesh pockets on the seats. To improve handling and enhance safety, the Smart Fortwo's brakes are complemented by ESP and ABS systems. The seats are extremely comfortable, preventing fatigue even after hours of driving. The Smart Fortwo can be optionally equipped with an on-board computer and climate control.
17. Volkswagen Beetle
After its modernization, the German three-door hatchback acquired a more masculine appearance and moved from a feminine to a unisex car. While retaining its original style, the VW Beetle's hood now has a more angular shape, its profile no longer round and symmetrical, giving the Beetle a sporty and dynamic feel. Externally, the compact Volkswagen Beetle boasts a spacious interior that comfortably accommodates four passengers, with a comfortable and adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel. The Beetle's interior, with its perfectly placed interior, fully demonstrates its inherent German practicality. The nimble and easy-to-control VW Beetle is very responsive, handles the road well, corners well, and offers excellent performance at high speeds.
18. Volkswagen Golf 6
The hallmarks of this respectable German hatchback are comfort, maneuverability, excellent performance, and superb handling. The Volkswagen Golf 6 not only boasts an attractive design but is also extremely economical to operate. It's a versatile car, capable of handling a wide range of tasks: automatic parking, effective braking, superb handling, excellent cabin soundproofing, good dynamics, and more. The comfortable interior with chrome trim and rounded instrument clusters gives the VW Golf 6 a premium feel. It's a car for the business woman who values reliability and comfort.
19. Mercedes Smart
The car, released by Diamler in 2016, looks like a compact car of modest dimensions. It's highly maneuverable, consumes very little fuel, and boasts a unique yet attractive design. The developers envisioned the car being particularly popular with women and residents of large cities with their polluted streets and perpetual traffic jams.
The car's body is 2.68 meters long, with a turning radius of just 6.95 meters. This means the car can turn almost anywhere, except on the narrowest streets and alleys. The body itself is made of hot-stamped steel.
The Mercedes' three-cylinder engine is mounted in the rear and transmits torque directly to the wheels. It has a displacement of 898 cubic centimeters and produces 89 horsepower.
These characteristics may seem rather modest at first glance, but for a car weighing just over 900 kg this is more than enough.
The car's interior is quite presentable – the door panels, made of high-quality plastic, give an expensive impression, and part of the dashboard is also plastic. The seat upholstery fits well with the overall interior.
20. Daewoo Matiz
This small, eye-catching car makes many people smile indulgently.
However, this doesn't hinder its popularity. From the outside, the Daewoo Matiz appears quite tiny, but inside, this impression quickly disappears – it can comfortably accommodate four average-sized people. However, taller people will find the seating somewhat uncomfortable, as they'll have to tuck their legs in.
The small body size places increased demands on driver safety. To this end, the developers have incorporated special reinforcement into the roof, and the doors are equipped with special beams to prevent them from becoming jammed in an accident.
The durable plastic tank will not leak or ignite gasoline, even if the car rolls over in an accident. Furthermore, the driver and passengers are protected by ABS, dual airbags, and powerful brakes for a car of its size.
The Daewoo's interior is modest, as the car's price doesn't warrant any refinement. The car has a completely different purpose: to be a faithful companion and a reliable companion. And, it must be said, it fulfills this role with flying colors.
21. Toyota Yaris
This five-door compact car first hit the market back in 2006, instantly winning over a host of female drivers. It's agile, nimble car with an elegant, slightly playful appearance.
The Toyota Yaris is fully loaded, even on a budget. For example, the base trim, meaning the cheapest price, comes equipped with ABS, seven airbags (including driver's knee protection), door impact bars, double weatherstripping for improved sound insulation, and even air conditioning.
The engine produces 87 horsepower—more than enough for city and country driving. Incidentally, the car's handling on congested city streets is a big plus. Its compact size allows it to turn around almost on the spot and park in places where a full-size sedan simply wouldn't fit.
Another nice feature of the Toyota Yaris is its multi-modal hybrid transmission, which combines the benefits of both a manual and automatic transmission. If you're used to using the handbrake, select the "M" mode. For automatic transmission enthusiasts, the "E" mode is recommended. For sportier driving, use the faster "Es" mode. This compact car combines three driving styles.
22. Kia Rio
A front-wheel-drive B-class sedan, also known as the Pride. The third-generation model debuted in October 2014 in Paris. The updated Kia model features a distinctive grille, bumpers, and wheels. The manufacturer offers buyers two paint options: yellow and blue.
Inside, you'll find chrome trim around the air conditioning vents, a redesigned alarm button, and seats with new upholstery materials. There's also a multimedia system with a 7-inch touchscreen.
The engine is a 1.2-liter gasoline engine producing 85 hp, or a 1.4-liter engine producing 105 hp. The transmission is either manual or automatic. Minimum fuel consumption per 100 km is just over 3 liters, and maximum is just over 5 liters.