Data Reveals the Best Learner Cars Based on Safety, Reliability & Size
Hi there, With long wait times for driving tests, learners need to feel confident in their driving skills to avoid anxiety and perform well when the test finally arrives. Being in a car that’s safe, reliable, and compact can help some feel more at ease behind the wheel, so learner driver insurance <https://www.tempcover.com/learner-driver-insurance> experts Tempcover have revealed the safest and most reliable cars for those learning to drive. By using existing top learner car recommendations and applying data such as safety ratings, MPG, vehicle size, brand reliability, and insurance groups, Tempcover has identified the best cars for learners. *Top three cars for learners * Rank Car Brand Safety Ratings /5 MPG Vehicle Length (mm) Vehicle Width (mm) Brand Reliability Insurance Group 1 Toyota Yaris 5 63.25 3940 1745 96.10% 13 2 SEAT Mii 3 62 3557 1641 87.50% 2 3 Skoda Citigo 3 64 3597 1910 91.80% 2 *Key findings: * - The Toyota Yaris ranks as the best car for learning to drive thanks to its compact size and top safety rating (5/5). Toyota also leads in brand reliability, scoring an impressive 96%. - *Safety-conscious learners might consider the Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Polo, and SEAT Ibiza which all boast a 5/5 safety rating. * - *The Renault Twingo and Citroen C1 round off the top five cars for learner drivers.* *I've included the full release below but please let me know if you require any further information.* *If you use this information, please include a link to https://www.tempcover.com/learner-driver-insurance <https://www.tempcover.com/learner-driver-insurance>. * Kind regards, Grace *For Immediate Release* SAFETY, RELIABILITY & SIZE, DATA REVEALS THE BEST LEARNER CARS - Toyota Yaris, Seat Mii & Skoda Citigo named best learner cars - Data explores size, safety and reliability to reveal the best cars for learner drivers - Learner driver insurance experts Tempcover reveal what factors could make a car more learner-friendly Everyone wants the best chance of success when it comes to passing their driving test and the car you learn to drive in can play a big part in boosting your confidence. Learner driver insurance <https://www.tempcover.com/learner-driver-insurance> experts Tempcover have reviewed some of the top learner car recommendations and explored factors such as safety ratings, MPG (miles per gallon), vehicle size, brand reliability and insurance groups to provide the ultimate guide to the best cars for learners. The best cars for learner drivers[1] While many factors contribute to a good learner car, the research prioritises safety (a must for any driver), fuel efficiency and low insurance groups to keep costs down, brand reliability for peace of mind, and compact size to improve handling. Rank Car Brand Safety Ratings /5 MPG Vehicle Length (mm) Vehicle Width (mm) Brand Reliability Insurance Group 1 Toyota Yaris 5 63.25 3940 1745 96.10% 13 2 SEAT Mii 3 62 3557 1641 87.50% 2 3 Skoda Citigo 3 64 3597 1910 91.80% 2 4 Renault Twingo 4 47.9 3595 1646 93.60% 3 5 Citroen C1 4 56.85 3465 1884 94.10% 10 6 Peugeot 108 4 68 3475 1884 90.30% 6 7 Kia Picanto 3 53.3 3595 1595 93.40% 4 8 Seat Ibiza 5 57 4059 1780 87.50% 2 9 Volkswagen up! 3 64 3600 1910 90.50% 2 10 Nissan Micra 4 61 3999 1935 85.90% 1 11 Volkswagen Polo 5 50.5 4074 1751 90.50% 3 12 Fiat Panda 4 50.4 3653 1882 88.20% 3 13 Hyundai i10 3 50.4 3665 1943 93.50% 2 14 Skoda Fabia 5 54.2 4108 1954 91.80% 4 15 Toyota Aygo 3 57.45 3700 1990 96.10% 5 16 Ford Fiesta 5 51.85 4040 1941 91.50% 10 17 Ford Focus 5 52.8 4378 1979 91.50% 8 18 Vauxhall Corsa 4 50.55 4060 1960 84.70% 10 1. The Toyota Yaris ranks as the best car for learning to drive. Its compact size, perfect for manoeuvrability, and top safety rating (5/5) makes it an excellent choice. Toyota also leads in brand reliability, scoring an impressive 96%. 2. The SEAT Mii secures second place with its compact design, ideal for manoeuvring and parking—key factors for learners. It also falls into insurance group 2, making it a potentially more cost-effective choice[2]. 3. Rounding off the top three is the Skoda Citigo, offering an impressive 64 MPG (one of the highest in the study) and an insurance group of 2 for potentially lower premiums[2]. For safety-conscious learners, the Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Polo, and SEAT Ibiza all boast a 5/5 safety rating. The Nissan Micra is the only car ranked in insurance group 1, potentially offering the cheapest premiums[2]. Citroen ranks just behind Toyota for reliability, scoring 94.10% compared to Toyota’s 96.10%. Claire Wills-Mckissick temporary car insurance expert at Tempcover adds: “Whether learning to drive privately in a car of your choice or taking lessons in an instructor's vehicle, it’s important that you’re getting enough practice in to feel confident passing your practical test - especially with the current lengthy waits for tests[3]. While being in a car that you know is safe, reliable, and compact can help you feel more at ease behind the wheel, it is also important to gain as much driving experience as possible. “Learner driver insurance <https://www.tempcover.com/learner-driver-insurance> offers more opportunities to practice, giving you the freedom to gain experience at your own pace. Everyone’s journey to passing their test is unique, but preparation and practice are key to building confidence and competence behind the wheel.�?? - ENDS - About Tempcover Founded in 2006, Tempcover offers fast, flexible short-term insurance solutions without the commitment of long-term policies. Serving millions of drivers across various vehicle types, Tempcover focuses on quick, reliable coverage for life’s unexpected moments. The company is part of the RVU group, alongside brands such as Confused.com and Uswitch. With over 30,000 positive customer reviews and a 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating, Tempcover is recognised as a trusted, award-winning company. Tempcover.com, 2nd floor, Admiral House. Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4BB. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference no. 746985). If you no longer want to receive these emails, please reply with 'unsubscribe'. Methodology[1] We used Auto Express <https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/first-cars/357345/top-10-best-learner-driver-cars#:~:text=Although%20they%20come%20from%20different,due%20to%20their%20sheer%20simplicity> and What Car <https://www.whatcar.com/best/top-10-best-used-cars-for-learner-drivers/n24075>? guides to gather an existing list of the best learner cars to drive in. Electric cars were removed due to one of our indicators being MPG. We then looked took these recommended cars for learner drivers and ranked them by reliability, safety, size, MPG and insurance costs. Each metric was scored out of 10 and then averaged to determine the overall ranking. The following sources were used: Car Safety Rating /5. The latest year available was taken for each car. <https://www.euroncap.com/> Reliability on a car brand level. <https://www.whatcar.com/news/reliability-survey-most-reliable-cars-brands/n26159> Car specifications including MPG, size and insurance group. <https://www.parkers.co.uk/> Where possible, the basic trim level was selected for each car; however, this was not an exact science and was only intended as an indication within the ranking. The assumption was made that cars that are smaller are easier to handle and therefore better for learner drivers. Vehicle height was not taken into account." [2] Information on insurance groups <https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/insurance-groups#:~:text=Insurers%20take%20many%20factors%20into%20account%20when%20setting%20premiums%20but%20with%20all%20else%20being%20equal%2C%20the%20lower%20the%20group%20number%20the%20lower%20the%20insurance%20premium%20should%20be.> [3]Test waiting times <https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/car-practical-driving-test-waiting-times>