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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Dacia Sandero Stepway front cornering

Dacia Sandero Stepway

from £16,655
The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds a better ride to the Sandero's cheap and cheerful formula
DS No 4 E-Tense front dynamic

DS No 4 E-Tense

from £29,560
The DS No 4 E-Tense is a fully electric family car, and one billed as a premium offering
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Mercedes-AMG A35 front right driving

Mercedes AMG A35

from £29,805
Hot hatchback is fast and grippy, but there are more rewarding cars drive
Abarth 500e front right driving

Abarth 500

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

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
GWM Ora 03 GT front cornering

GWM Ora 03

from £24,995
The Ora 03 – formerly the Ora Funky Cat – is a small electric car that rivals the MG4 and Renault 5
Honda e front cornering

Honda E

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

Kia XCeed

from £22,245
The XCeed is an SUV-inspired family hatchback that comes with a range of petrol engines
Maserati Ghibli

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 driving front right

MG3

from £13,795
The MG 3 is keenly priced and well equipped, but its sluggish engine and low safety rating leave it trailing
Citroën C3 front right driving

Citroën C3 Origin

from £15,995
The Citroen C3 looks distinctive, but there are more practical and better cars to drive in this class.
Skoda Octavia vRS front right driving

Skoda Octavia vRS

from £22,585
The Skoda Octavia vRS is quick and spacious, although it can't compete with the best hot hatches for driver involvement.
Renault Twingo front dynamic

Renault Twingo

The new Renault Twingo looks great and should be priced very competitively, so the early signs are positive
Volvo ES90 driving front right

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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Dacia Spring front static

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Ford Focus front right driving

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