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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Audi S3 Sportback front right driving

Audi S3

from £29,509
The Audi S3 is one of the most premium-feeling cars in its class, and quick, too. Not the most exciting, however
Audi A5 front cornering

Audi A5

from £33,999
The latest A5 is an impressive executive car available with petrol, diesel and petrol plug-in hybrid engines
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Alpine A290 front driving

Alpine A290

from £27,998
The Alpine A290 offers hot-hatch driving fun in a small electric car with a decent range and reasonable practicality
BMW 1 Series front right driving main

BMW 1 Series

from £29,900
The BMW 1 Series is one of the best small family cars. It’s desirable, good to drive and surprisingly cheap to run
Kia K4 front dynamic

Kia K4

from £23,440
The K4 is a new family car that rivals the ever-popular Volkswagen Golf
BYD Dolphin Surf front cornering

BYD Dolphin Surf

from £14,990
The new BYD Dolphin Surf offers lots of kit and a reasonable range for a very competitive price
Ford Focus front cornering

Ford Focus

from £26,377
The Ford Focus stands out as the best driver’s car in the class, complemented by a fine ride and decent practicality
Volkswagen Arteon facelift front

Volkswagen Arteon

from £32,845
It’s a little pricey but the VW Arteon is good to drive, stylish and amazingly practical next to other coupés and even some saloons in the class
Audi RS3 front right driving

Audi RS3

from £61,490
The Audi RS3 isn’t the sharpest hot hatch, but no rival can match its all-weather pace and high quality interior.
Peugeot 408 front cornering

Peugeot 408

from £23,500
The 408 is an SUV-inspired executive car that's hard to define but its various design influences mesh together well
Renault Megane E-Tech front left driving

Renault Megane

from £27,250
The Megane is comfy, quiet and has a competitive range but rivals offer better value
Skoda Superb front cornering

Skoda Superb

from £30,592
The Skoda Superb is comfortable, well equipped, great value for money and one of the roomiest cars in its class
MG IM5 front right driving

MG IM5

from £29,990
MG's new IM5 electric car impresses for range, charging and value for money
BMW M135 front right driving

BMW M135

from £29,900
The latest M135 combines a classy interior with plenty of pace but rivals are more fun
Toyota Prius front left cornering red

New Toyota Prius

from £33,895
The Toyota Prius is a highly cost-effective choice for both private and company car drivers.
Suzuki Swift front cornering

Suzuki Swift

from £17,404
The Suzuki Swift has tidy handling and a strong turbo engine, but its ride and interior quality are a little disappointing.
Hyundai i20 front cornering

New Hyundai i20

from £17,810
The Hyundai i20 is very roomy, well equipped and has a long warranty, but it's let down by an unsettled ride and a cheap-feeling interior
Mazda MX-30 R-EV front right driving

Mazda MX-30 R-EV

from £28,005
The plug-in hybrid MX-30 is good to drive and relatively cheap to run
Mini Cooper Electric JCW front right driving

Mini Cooper Electric

from £26,905
The Mini Cooper Electric is fun to drive and characterful but there are cheaper electric cars
VW ID 7 front cornering

Volkswagen ID 7

from £39,980
The ID 7 electric executive car offers an excellent range and lots of interior space
Citroën C3 front cornering

Citroën C3

from £15,995
The C3 is one of the cheapest small cars you can buy and comes with a decent amount of standard kit
Volkswagen Golf GTE dynamic front

Volkswagen Golf

from £22,144
The Volkswagen Golf is one of our favourite family cars. It's brilliant to drive, competitively priced and well equipped
2026 Vauxhall Astra front dynamic

Vauxhall Astra

from £19,995
The Vauxhall Astra is a well-rounded, good-value family hatch that offers plenty of room at an affordable price
VW Golf GTI front right driving

Volkswagen Golf GTI

from £22,144
The VW Golf GTI is a superb hot hatch that’s also extremely easy to live with. It’s expensive, but worth the money.
Toyota Yaris front right driving

Toyota Yaris

from £22,395
Although it’s well equipped and has a hybrid option, the Toyota Yaris doesn’t excel enough to stand out in the small car class
Red Peugeot 208 front right driving

Peugeot 208

from £16,995
The Peugeot 208 is classy, well equipped and efficient, but let down by its cramped cabin and poor driving experience.
BYD Dolphin front cornering

BYD Dolphin

from £25,989
The BYD Dolphin is a spacious small electric car with a competitive starting price
Kia EV4 GT hatchback static

Kia EV4

from £30,495
Impresses for range and rear leg room. Shame it can’t charge faster
Skoda Fabia 130 driving

Skoda Fabia

from £17,985
The Skoda Fabia is a fine small car and incredible value for money if you choose carefully
Audi A1 front cornering

Audi A1

from £22,425
The Audi A1 is an appealing small car with an upmarket interior and pert handling, but it's starting to feel its age elsewhere
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