Alfa Romeo Giulietta
2020 - present
Stylish alternative to the Golf, but it's nowhere near as roun...
Audi A3
2020 - present
Tidy to drive, comfortable and strong resale values make...
BMW 1 Series
2019 - present
Excellent infotainment and a top-notch interior...
Citroën C4 Cactus
A good choice if you want SUV styling and low running costs
DS 4 & 4 Crossback
The DS 4 lacks the quality feel of premium rivals and has a su...
Fiat Tipo
(2016 - 2021)
Well equipped and spacious. Rivals are better to drive and cla...
Ford Focus
2019 - present
The best driver’s car in the class and decent pract...
Honda Civic
2017 - present
Good to drive, a big boot and lots of standard kit, but a...
Hyundai i30
2020 - present
Decent in areas but soundly beaten overall by better cars like...
Hyundai i30 Fastback
2020 - present
Despite average dynamics and sedate performance, the i30 Fastb...
Infiniti Q30
The Infiniti Q30’s an interesting alternative, but it's ultima...
Kia Ceed
2018 - present
Tidy handling and a reassuringly long warranty appeal, but the...
Kia XCeed
2019 - present
Mixes SUV looks with hatchback running costs, but it's pricey...
Lexus CT
2017 - present
The CT is unrefined, uncomfortable and outdated.
Mazda 3
(2019 - 2021)
A stylish and sophisticated hatch, the Mazda 3 featu...
Mercedes A-Class
2018 - present
Classy, comfortable, safe, good to drive and packed with techn...
Nissan Pulsar
The Pulsar is spacious, refined and well equipped - it's a fin...
Peugeot 308
2020 - present
The Peugeot 308 has some frugal engines, but it falls way shor...
Renault Megane
2020 - present
The Renault Megane is well equipped and has lots of safety kit...
Seat Leon
2020 - present
A fantastic all-rounder and a better buy than the la...
Skoda Octavia
2020 - present
Pace aplenty and a healthy dose of practicality, all for a poc...
Skoda Rapid
The Skoda Rapid is below par in many areas and not as cheap as...
Skoda Rapid Spaceback
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback is cheaper and better equipped than...
Skoda Scala
2019 - present
Comfortable, very practical and fantastic value for money...
Subaru Impreza
2017 - present
The Subaru Impreza is safe and great off road, but it trails i...
Toyota Corolla
2018 - present
Hybrid engines offer exceptionally low running costs and, all-...
Vauxhall Astra
2019 - present
Decent value, with attractive company car tax bills, but the F...
Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle, while never short on style, has aged a lot, so...
Volkswagen Golf
2020 - present
Good to drive, but let down by a fiddly dashboard and below-pa...
Volvo V40 Cross Country
Both the family and small SUV classes have moved on and left t...
