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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Ford Focus ST front cornering

Ford Focus ST

from £26,377
The Focus ST is still one of the most enjoyable all-rounders in the hot hatch class. It's good value and easy to live with.
Peugeot e-208 front cornering

Peugeot e-208

from £19,990
The e-208 is a stylish electric hatchback that’s available with two battery options
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BYD Atto 3 Evo driving front right

BYD Atto 3 Evo

from £27,490
The Atto 3 Evo is an electric SUV with plenty of power and a long list of standard kit
Kia Ceed front cornering

Kia Ceed

from £22,840
The Kia Ceed has tidy handling, a well-built interior and a long warranty. Even so, rivals are better in many key areas
Blue Suzuki Swift Sport front cornering

Suzuki Swift Sport

from £17,404
The Suzuki Swift Sport is well equipped and fun to drive, but a high list price and underwhelming handling stop it from achieving hot hatch greatness
Fiat 500e front cornering

Fiat 500e

from £17,133
The Fiat 500 is wonderfully stylish and competent in most areas, but there are rivals that are both cheaper and better to drive.
Audi S6 Sportback e-tron front right driving

Audi S6 e-tron

from £92,350
The S6 e-tron sprints from 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and is available as an electric estate car
Kia Picanto front right driving

Kia Picanto

from £14,950
The Kia Picanto is one of the very best city cars, with a smart interior, tidy handling and decent practicality
Red VW Polo GTI front right driving

Volkswagen Polo GTI

from £18,199
A fine all-rounder, but rival hot hatches will put an even bigger smile on your face
Citroën ë-C3 front cornering

Citroën ë-C3

from £17,890
The ë-C3 is keenly priced and roomy inside but there are better all-round electric SUVs
Mazda 2 Hybrid front right driving

Mazda 2 Hybrid

from £20,280
The 2 Hybrid offers a comfy ride and excellent efficiency but consider the Toyota Yaris too
Vauxhall Corsa front cornering

Vauxhall Corsa

from £15,495
The Vauxhall Corsa is keenly priced if you choose carefully, but it's outclassed by newer rivals in most areas
Cupra Leon front dynamic

Cupra Leon

from £25,000
The Cupra Leon combines sporty looks with sharp handling and is also available as a practical estate car
Polestar 2 front dynamic

Polestar 2

from £45,210
The Polestar 2 has a smart interior and a long range, but some alternatives are more rounded
Fiat 500 Hybrid front right driving

Fiat 500 Hybrid

from £12,675
The new 500 Hybrid is a stylish city car that rivals the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto
Mercedes EQS front right driving

Mercedes EQS

from £99,845
The EQS is an impressive electric luxury car with a good range but interior space and quality are a bit underwhelming
Mazda 2 front right driving

Mazda 2

from £18,820
The Mazda 2 has decent performance and is well equipped, but it is a little expensive.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron front cornering

Audi A6 e-tron

from £50,590
The A6 Sportback e-tron is an impressive addition to the electric executive car class
Hyundai i30 Fastback 2022 front cornering

Hyundai i30 Fastback

from £24,770
Despite average dynamics and sedate performance, the i30 Fastback impresses with its range of standard equipment and top build quality
Citroën ë-C4 front right driving

Citroën ë-C4

from £26,460
The ë-C4 electric coupé SUV is comfortable and stylish but the smaller battery option has a sub-par range

DS No 4

from £24,000
The DS 4 lacks the quality feel of premium rivals and has a suspension that is far too stiff.
Leapmotor T03 front cornering

Leapmotor T03

from £13,895
The T03 is a very small and competitively priced electric car from Chinese brand Leapmotor
Vauxhall Astra Electric front cornering

Vauxhall Astra Electric

from £27,145
The electric version of the Astra is a decent choice but there are better rivals out there worth considering
DS No 4 E-Tense driving

DS No 4 E-Tense

from £31,240
The DS No 4 E-Tense is a fully electric family car, and one billed as a premium offering
Hyundai i30 2020 front

Hyundai i30

from £24,770
The Hyundai i30 is worth considering if you value ease of ownership and minimal running costs above speed and driving enjoyment
Mercedes-AMG A35 front right driving

Mercedes AMG A35

from £30,555
Hot hatchback is fast and grippy, but there are more rewarding cars drive
Vauxhall Corsa Electric front right driving

Vauxhall Corsa Electric

from £18,525
The Corsa Electric is quite well priced but there are better small electric cars for the money
Mini Cooper 5 Door front right driving

Mini Cooper 5-Door

from £26,905
The Mini 5dr is your best bet if you’re after a small car with a posh badge. It’s refined to drive and more practical than an Audi A1
Dacia Sandero Stepway front cornering

Dacia Sandero Stepway

from £16,745
The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds a better ride to the Sandero's cheap and cheerful formula
Peugeot 308 hatchback dynamic front

Peugeot 308

from £23,220
The Peugeot 308 has some frugal engines, but it falls way short of its best rivals to drive and rear space is tight
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