Abarth 595
2016 - present
The Abarth 595 is startlingly quick and wonderfully stylish, b...
Audi RS3
The Audi RS3 isn’t the sharpest driving machine, but few hot h...
Audi S3
2020 - present
Impressive point-to-point pace, but the very best rivals are e...
BMW M135i
2019 - present
Combines a classy interior with plenty of pace, but...
Cupra Leon
2020 - present
The eHybrid is a fine PHEV but a mediocre hot hatchback
Ford Fiesta ST
2018 - present
Offers huge amounts of hot-hatch...
Ford Focus ST
2019 - present
Enjoyable hot hatch but pricey and not in the Honda...
Honda Civic Type R
2017 - present
Awesome performance and brilliant handling. The world's greate...
Hyundai i30N
A well-equipped, great value hot hatch that will really put a...
Mercedes A35 AMG
Fast and grippy, if not the most rewarding drive.
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Mercedes A45 AMG
2019 - present
The A45 AMG is incredibly rapid in a straight line, while...
Peugeot 308 GTi
2020 - present
The Peugeot 308 GTi is fast and well equipped, but it isn't as...
Renault Megane RS
(2019 - 2021)
The Mégane RS isn’t the fastest hot hatch in the world, but it...
Skoda Octavia vRS
2020 - present
The Skoda Octavia vRS is quick and spacious, but it can't comp...
Suzuki Swift Sport
2020 - present
The Suzuki Swift Sport is well equipped and fun to drive, but...
Toyota GR Yaris
2020 - present
One of the most characterful and entertaining hot hatches of t...
Vauxhall Corsa VXR
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR looks the part, but to drive it’s so fa...
Volkswagen Golf GTD
The VW Golf GTD blends hot hatch-style performance with angeli...
Volkswagen Golf GTI
The VW Golf GTI blends everyday usability with strong performa...
Volkswagen Golf R
2020 - present
Fast and more fun than its direct rivals, but doesn'...
Volkswagen Polo GTI
A fine all-rounder, but rival hot hatches will put an even big...
Volkswagen Up GTI
2018 - present
The Up GTI is the best budget hot hatch you can buy
