Hatchback car reviews
Looking for a new hatchback car? Search through our thousands of car reviews to find out which hatchback would suit you best.
Browse through our hatchback reviews and find out why a hatchback is many different things all in one car. You can buy a fast hatchback that’s still really practical as a family car, and a hot hatchback is great fun to drive.
Whether you want a hatchback manual or hatchback automatic car, we have loads of hot hatches and hatchback cars reviewed by our experts to help you make the right decision over which car to buy.
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Hatchback car reviews
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Skoda Rapid Spaceback (2013 - 2019) Review
A smallish, practical hatch with generous passenger space
Used price: £1,758 - £12,737Read full reviewPROS
- Practical touches
- Great passenger space
- Characterful 1.0-litre petrol
- Low running costs
CONS
- Smaller boot than regular Rapid
- Clattery diesel engines
- Cheap-feeling interior
- Slow-changing DSG automatic
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Dacia Sandero Stepway (2013 - 2021) Review
SUV-style looks add appeal to the Sandero, but at a high price – for a Dacia
Used price: £1,514 - £9,879Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious interior
- Super-cheap to buy and run
- Should prove hardwearing
- Fashionable crossover looks
CONS
- No added capability over regular Sandero
- Top-end models are too expensive
- No off-road ability
- Last-generation tech
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Dacia Sandero (2013 - 2021) Review
Bargain basement prices but rich in roominess
Used price: £1,008 - £9,280Read full reviewPROS
- Most affordable new car in the UK
- Roomy cabin and practical boot
- Most models are well-equipped
- Efficient engine range
CONS
- Rivals are more fun to drive
- Standard kit is poor on base model
- Diesel engine hikes price
- Interior quality is off the pace
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SEAT Toledo (2013 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,193 - £8,905Read full reviewPROS
Useful 550 litre bootspace, green Ecomotive engines, affordable purchase price
CONS
Resale values won't be strong, restricted middle rear seat, not as composed as VW Golf or Ford Focus, interior plastics could be better
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Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013 - 2019) Review
Used price: £2,462 - £15,097Read full reviewPROS
- Low CO2 and excellent fuel economy
- Available in four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive
CONS
- Only the flagship model comes with all-wheel drive
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Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review
Attractively styled and well-equipped, but not the most reliable
Used price: £659 - £11,362Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish looks and interior
- Comfortable around town
- Low emissions
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CONS
- Automated ETG transmission is jerky
- Stingy entry level model
- Unsettled ride
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Peugeot 208 GTi (2012 - 2018) Review
Used price: £1,684 - £9,066Read full reviewPROS
- Legendary badge returns
- Superb ride quality
- Composed handling
- 30th Edition great fun
CONS
- Standard GTi too soft for some
- Subtle looks with fussy detailing
- Driving position not universally liked
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Audi A3 Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review
Used car leader in terms of image and quality
Used price: £2,635 - £20,384Read full reviewPROS
- Badge and brand appeal
- Strong residual values
- Wide range of trim and engines
CONS
- Expensive parts for a small hatchback
- BMW 1 Series has better steering
- Harsh S Line suspension
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Vauxhall Adam (2012 - 2019) Review
Too compromised to be a genuine MINI alternative
Used price: £1,852 - £8,618Read full reviewPROS
- Youthful appeal
- Tons of personalisation options
- Broad range of petrol engines
CONS
- Not particularly frugal or cheap to tax
- Rivals are more fun to drive
- Just about to go off-sale
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Vauxhall Ampera Hatchback (2012 - 2015) Review
Subtle futuristic looks with good real-world economy
Used price: £2,051 - £5,992Read full reviewPROS
- Range extending capability
- Refinement
- Comfortable cruiser
CONS
- Bland exterior design
- Pricey as a used car
- Why you should buy a used Vauxhall Ampera
