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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Mercedes A-Class front cornering

Mercedes A-Class

from £29,805
Classy, good to drive and packed with technology, the Mercedes A-Class is one of the best prestige hatchbacks you can buy
Peugeot 408 driving front right

Peugeot 408

from £19,999
The Peugeot 408 is a left-field choice in the executive car field, but it impresses for value, interior quality and boot space
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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
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BMW 1 Series

from £29,135
The BMW 1 Series is one of the best small family cars. It’s desirable, good to drive and surprisingly cheap to run
BYD Dolphin Surf front cornering

BYD Dolphin Surf

from £14,490
The new BYD Dolphin Surf offers lots of kit and a reasonable range for a very competitive price
Alpine A290 front driving

Alpine A290

from £29,998
The Alpine A290 is a sporty small EV with two power outputs available
Audi RS3 front right driving

Audi RS3

from £60,990
The Audi RS3 isn’t the sharpest hot hatch, but no rival can match its all-weather pace and high quality interior.
Kia K4 front dynamic

Kia K4

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

Ford Focus

from £22,495
The Ford Focus stands out as the best driver’s car in the class, complemented by a fine ride and decent practicality
Audi A5 front cornering

Audi A5

from £31,999
The latest A5 is an impressive executive car available with petrol, diesel and petrol plug-in hybrid engines
Renault Megane E-Tech front left driving

Renault Megane

from £25,995
The Megane is comfy, quiet and has a competitive range but rivals offer better value
BMW M135 front right driving

BMW M135

from £29,135
The latest M135 combines a classy interior with plenty of pace but rivals are more fun
Kia EV2 front dynamic

Kia EV2

from £23,850
The Kia EV2 is a new small electric car that's well-built, comfortable and decent to drive
MG IM5 front right driving

MG IM5

from £31,999
MG's new IM5 electric car impresses for range, charging and value for money
Toyota Prius front left cornering red

New Toyota Prius

from £35,395
The Toyota Prius is a highly cost-effective choice for both private and company car drivers.
Skoda Superb front cornering

Skoda Superb

from £29,995
The Skoda Superb is comfortable, well equipped, great value for money and one of the roomiest cars in its class
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.
Mini Cooper Electric JCW front right driving

Mini Cooper Electric

from £25,857
The Mini Cooper Electric is fun to drive and characterful but there are cheaper electric cars
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
2026 Vauxhall Astra front dynamic

Vauxhall Astra

from £19,495
The Vauxhall Astra is a well-rounded, good-value family hatch that offers plenty of room at an affordable price
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
Hyundai i20 front cornering

New Hyundai i20

from £16,995
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
VW ID 7 front cornering

Volkswagen ID 7

from £40,490
The ID 7 electric executive car offers an excellent range and lots of interior space
VW Golf GTI front right driving

Volkswagen Golf GTI

from £22,999
The VW Golf GTI is a superb hot hatch that’s also extremely easy to live with. It’s expensive, but worth the money.
Volkswagen Golf GTE dynamic front

Volkswagen Golf

from £22,999
The Volkswagen Golf is one of our favourite family cars. It's brilliant to drive, competitively priced and well equipped
Toyota Yaris front right driving

Toyota Yaris

from £19,957
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 £24,995
The BYD Dolphin is a spacious small electric car with a competitive starting price
Skoda Fabia 130 driving

Skoda Fabia

from £16,999
The Skoda Fabia is a fine small car and incredible value for money if you choose carefully
Golf GTE front dynamic

Volkswagen Golf GTE

from £22,999
The GTE is a Golf for people with an eye on performance, but also on the environment and running costs
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