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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Leapmotor T03

from £12,495
The T03 is a very small and competitively priced electric car from Chinese brand Leapmotor

Dacia Sandero Stepway

from £16,065
The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds a better ride to the Sandero's cheap and cheerful formula
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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

Mini Aceman

from £27,449
The Aceman is a small electric SUV that's fun to drive but can't match most rivals for range

Abarth 500

from £30,995
The Abarth 500 is entertaining but can't match the sharpness of truly great hot hatches

Honda E

from £34,430
Great to look at and to drive, but a high price and meagre range hugely limit its appeal

GWM Ora 03

from £32,995
The Ora 03 – formerly the Ora Funky Cat – is a small electric car that rivals the MG4 and Renault 5

Kia XCeed

from £22,995
The XCeed is an SUV-inspired family hatchback that comes with a range of petrol engines

Maserati Ghibli

from £60,455
The Maserati Ghibli sports swanky looks, but in most other respects it's a long way behind its strongest rivals in the luxury class

MG3

from £14,445
The MG 3 is keenly priced and well equipped, but its sluggish engine and low safety rating leave it trailing

Citroën C3 Origin

from £15,989
The Citroen C3 looks distinctive, but there are more practical and better cars to drive in this class.

Skoda Octavia vRS

from £26,685
The Skoda Octavia vRS is quick and spacious, although it can't compete with the best hot hatches for driver involvement.

Volvo ES90

The ES90 is an all-electric large executive car that’s officially capable of more than 400 miles on a charge
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