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Citroën C4 Hatchback (04 on)

  • Unique styling inside and out, well equipped, comfortable, innovative features
  • Low rent interior, slack gearchange, there are much better rivals for the same money
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Fiat Bravo (07 on)

  • Stylish looks, good value, lively turbo engines
  • Rear leg-room is tight, some interior materials feel cheap
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Ford Focus Hatchback (05 on)

  • Good to drive, smart looking, wide choice of engines and trim levels, comfortable interior, refined ride, low emissions ECOnetic model available
  • Boot and rear passenger space could be more practical
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (05 on)

  • Decent interior space, most affordable Mercedes, easy to drive in town, good diesel economy
  • Artificially light steering, noisy at speed, harsh ride, some weak petrol engines
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Nissan Qashqai (07 on)

  • Distinctive styling, spacious cabin, comfortable and good to drive
  • Not particularly cheap new, poor rear visibility, rear seats don't fold flat
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Peugeot 307 Hatchback (01-07)

  • New engines, better specification
  • Steering lacks feel, petrol models lack refinement.
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Renault Megane Hatchback (06-09)

  • Generously equipped, neat styling, strong safety rating
  • Reliability issues, dull to drive, slack gear change
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Skoda Fabia Hatchback (07 on)

  • Easy to drive, robust build quality, good cabin space, low emissions Greenline version available
  • Scored only four stars in Euro NCAP crash test
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Toyota Auris (07 on)

  • Well equipped, good value, reliable, HSD good for emissions and fuel economy
  • Noisy diesel engines, 1.33-litre needs working hard, lots of road noise
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (04-08)

  • Great engines, well finished and spacious interior, comfortable, good to drive
  • Expensive compared to similar hatchbacks, noisy diesels
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