1Toyota Corolla
THE HYBRID COROLLA is a car that will work for just about everyone in the market for a family hatchback, because it’s comfortable, good to drive, well made, generously equipped and remarkably cheap to run. True, rear passenger space isn’t great, but the Corolla is better value than rivals such as the Honda Civic, especially if you stick with our recommended entry-level 1.8-litre model in Icon trim.
Our pick 1.8 Hybrid Icon List price £30,495 Target Price £28,278 MPG 54.1 CO2 100g/km For Frugal in real-world driving; comfy and good to drive; generously equipped; well built and reliable Against Tight for adults in rear seats; so-so infotainment system; instrument panel could be more user-friendly WHAT CAR? SAYS
2Honda Civic
Our pick 2.0 e:HEV Sport List price £36,495 Target Price £35,079 MPG 56.5 CO2 113g/km For Gutsy performance; impressive fuel economy; big boot; lots of luxury kit Against Pricier than main rivals; limited rear head room; a fair bit of road noise WHAT CAR? SAYS
3Seat Leon
Our pick 1.0 TSI 110 SE List price £23,895 Target Price £21,068 MPG 51.2 CO2 125g/km For Great handling; punchy yet frugal engines; roomy, well-equipped interior Against Noisier than some rivals; very few options available WHAT CAR? SAYS
4Audi A3 Sportback
Our pick 40 TFSIe Sport List price £36,400 Target Price £34,355 MPG 256.8 CO2 26g/km For Long electric range; low company car tax band; strong performance Against Interior quality is good but could be better; fiddly infotainment WHAT CAR? SAYS
5Skoda Octavia
Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE Technology List price £27,240 Target Price £27,240 MPG 51.8 CO2 123g/km For Relaxed motorway ride; enormous boot; plush and practical interior Against You hear wind and suspension noise; air-con controls are fiddly WHAT CAR? SAYS
6MG 4 EV
Our pick SE List price £26,995 Target Pr
