Hot hatches

EVER since the first Volkswagen Golf GTI and Peugeot 205 GTi graced our roads, the best hot hatches have offered performance and driving thrills wrapped up in a practical and reasonably affordable pac

List price £65,395 Best price £65,395 MPG 30.8 CO2 208g/km For Savage acceleration; immense grip; entertaining handling; quick-shifting automatic gearbox Against Very expensive to buy; some hot hatche

List price £91,865 Best price £82,993 MPG 27.2 CO2 234g/km For Scorching performance; sharp and entertaining handling; practical boot; comfy cruiser; snappy gearbox Against Engine doesn’t sound all th

List price £45,285 Best price £42,587 MPG 44.8 CO2 144g/km For Great to drive; comfortable ride on adaptive suspension; high-quality interior; decent space in rear seats Against Looks won’t be for eve

List price £80,035 Best price £80,035 MPG 25.9 CO2 247g/km For Sublime handling; GTS’s rich and soulful six-cylinder engine; smooth ride; high-quality interior Against Lacks the level of standard kit

List price £47,650 Best price £47,650 MPG 731.1 CO2 9g/km For PHEV’s outstanding efficiency and electric range; hushed and comfy cruiser; vast boot; smart interior Against Pricier than some rivals; a