The best petrol cars
Whether you're looking for a sporty coupé, a practical hatchback or a seven-seat SUV, petrol power is now more appealing than ever before. We count down our favourite cars that drink from the gre...

7. Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo
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A hot hatchback is prime territory for a petrol engine, and the class-leading Honda Civic Type R has a potent 316bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre example under its bonnet. It's capable of putting a big smile on your face at almost any speed – thanks largely to the intoxicating noise coming from its exhaust – but also offers a comfortable ride and is more practical than most of its rivals.

With remarkable practicality and a classier interior than most rivals, the new Skoda Kamiq could really shake up the small SUV market. Key to that is its turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine, which is perfectly adequate for most journeys and has a surprising amount of low-down pulling power. It also keeps running costs sensible, making it our pick of the range.

No other car has won as many What Car? Awards as the Audi TT – and every time we recommend this stylish and fun coupé, it's with a peppy petrol engine. The latest version is sublime when paired with a turbocharged 2.0-litre motor and offers engaging handling and a fabulous interior design to go with its grin-inducing performance.
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