For The entry-level petrol engine is just about gutsy enough to pull you around with purpose, plus it's cheap to buy and run.

Against Doesn't exactly blow your socks off with its performance, and spending a little more on a diesel engine will significantly reduce your running costs if you're a high-mileage driver.

Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback

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2 out of 5 stars

Not bad at all if you want your Insignia to be as cheap as possible. If you can afford it, though, go for a diesel.

Reader review rating

3
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Key facts

0–60mph
10.8 secs
Top speed
129 mph
Average mpg
37.2
Tank range
573 miles
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Target Price team says:

There are dozens of versions of the Insignia. The trim levels include Exclusiv, ES, SRi, SE and Elite, and there are special sat-nav versions on top of that. We'd recommend Exclusiv – all the essential kit at a rock-bottom price.

The choices won't stop there, though, because there are several engines to choose from, with a wide range of petrol and diesel units, including some 'green' Ecoflex units. You can even get four-wheel-drive models.

The Insignia looks great, has a nicely trimmed cabin for a car of this price and offers premium-car features such as adaptive damping, four-wheel drive (ideal for towing), nine-pattern automatic headlamp beam adjustment and speed limit recognition and display.

Ultimately, though, it's more about motorway comfort and stability than country-lane precision. The Mondeo can do both.

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