Hatchback Guide – Volvo V40
Volvo offers three different engines, two diesels and one petrol. The 1.6 diesel engine is the pick of the bunch; a car so frugal it will make your lawn mower look thirsty. It boasts an excellent 74 mpg on a combined cycle of town and motorway and CO2 emissions of just 94g/km. On the road, the V40 is fun to drive, thanks to its sharp steering and sporty ride. The R-Design versions add a sporty offering to the range. Starting Price:...
Hatchback Guide – Comparison Grid
Comparison of 5 door, 1.6 diesel models in entry level trim, where a 1.6 is not available the nearest sized engine has been used Audi A3 1.6TDI BMW 1 series 116d Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Doors 5 5 5 5 5 Seats 5 5 5 5 5 Starting Price €26,750 €27,240 €20,315 €21,895 €18,995 Euro NCAP – Overall 5 5 5 5 5 Engine Size cc 1598 1995 1560 1597 1582 Power bhp 105 116 95 120 110 Nms of...
Hatchback Guide
Buying a new car is an expensive business, but making the right choice will save you time and money when you come to re-sell. If you are in the market for a hatchback there has never been a better choice. Geraldine Herbert guides you through some of the options Partial as we are to our booted saloons, we have been embracing hatchbacks for the daily commute. These three- and five-door models are now the most popular types of car among...
Geneva Motor Show: Our Top 10 cars
The Geneva Motor show is one of the most prestigious in the world. Tomorrow it opens its doors for the 83rd time; we reveal our top ten cars 1) Alfa Romeo 4C Alfa Romeo is to finally reveal the production version of its much anticipated 4C first seen as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. The 4C is a rear-wheel drive two-seater, thanks to its carbon-fibre chassis; it will mate an exceptionally low kerb weight,...
Question: Family Car for Two kids, 20K to spend
Question Hi, I came across your website today and found it brilliant as I’m looking to buy a car. I have a budget of around 20K and not decided yet on second hand or new. I currently drive a ford focus 1.4 ltr engine (I like the size but could go slightly bigger in both car & engine size) What I need from a car: – City driving (and not too hard to park in smaller spaces) – Motorway driving and long trips across...
