Hatchback

While we define a city car as something less than 3.7 metres long and an executive hatchback as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family hatchbacks tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, they’re designed for daily versatility, so a blend of efficiency and interior space is paramount. The best also combine agile steering with a suspension setup that’s supple enough to ensure groceries – and passengers – aren't tossed around.

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Seat Leon

from £19,000
The Seat Leon is great value. It’s stylish and a good all-rounder, but doesn’t quite match the class best in some areas

Tesla Model 3

from £37,990
The Tesla Model 3 is well equipped, good to drive and very competitively priced
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Renault Clio

from £16,650
The Renault Clio is a stylish, reasonably practical and refined performer that isn’t far off the class leaders.

MG4 Urban

from £17,489
There’s a lot to like about the new MG4 Urban, even beyond its bargain price

Lexus LBX

from £29,995
The LBX is a small, hybrid-powered SUV that's well equipped and has a great interior

Toyota Corolla

from £27,916
The Corolla is a fine family car with hybrid engines that offer very low running costs

Skoda Scala

from £19,901
The Scala is a spacious family car that represents fantastic value for money next to its rivals

Mercedes-AMG A45

from £30,430
The Mercedes A45 AMG is ferociously quick in a straight line and round corners. However, rivals such as the BMW M135i are cheaper and more engaging.

Hyundai Inster

from £17,250
The Hyundai Inster is a tiny electric car with a competitive range and a decent amount of interior space

Honda Civic

from £30,499
The Honda Civic is good to drive, has a big boot and comes with lots of standard kit. Shame its infotainment system is so poor
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