FIAT STILO MULTIWAGON 1.9 JTD
Price from £13,195
Kerbweight 1410kg
Max tow weight 1300kg
Noseweight 60kg
Practical and roomy cabin, if not the last word in quality. A competent drive and the 115bhp turbodiesel is refined and gutsy.
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HONDA CIVIC 1.6
Price from £12,100
Kerbweight 1140kg
Max tow weight 1200kg
Noseweight 50kg
Clever design and ergonomics cater well for passengers and luggage. Low noseweight,
kerbweight and power restrict it to lighter vans.
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FORD FOCUS 1.8 TDCI (113 BHP)
Price from £14,650
Kerbweight 1279kg
Max tow weight 1300kg
Noseweight 75kg
Soon to be replaced, but the Focus remains a superb drive, especially with refined, punchy turbodiesel. Push for big discounts.
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MAZDA 3 TS2 2.0
Price from £14,600
Kerbweight 1294kg
Max tow weight 1300kg
Noseweight 75kg
Sharp looks and drive, although the ride is firm. Cabin is roomy and well made and the list of safety and luxury equipment is comprehensive. Plenty of power from 2.0-litre petrol engine.
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PEUGEOT 307 1.6 HDI
Price from £14,320
Kerbweight 1359kg
Max tow weight
1500kg
Noseweight 60kg
Not the best drive in this class, but the new 1.6 turbodiesel is smooth and refined. The cabin could do with more rear seat space but safety kit is generous.
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RENAULT MEGANE 1.9 DCI (120BHP)
Price from £14,590
Kerbweight 1270kg
Max tow weight 1432kg
Noseweight 75kg
Individual looks and fantastic refinement, plus a stylish cabin. But it doesn't offer as much passenger or boot space as many rivals and the ride is on the firm side.
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TOYOTA COROLLA 2.0 D-4D
Price from £14,195
Kerbweight 1425kg
Max tow weight 1350kg
Noseweight 55kg
The Corolla is well made, good to drive and holds its value better than many rivals. The 2.0 diesel isn't the quietest around, but it revs smoothly and has fine low-range grunt.
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SEAT LEON 1.9 TDi 130
Price from £15,265
Kerbweight 1322kg
Max tow weight 1500kg
Noseweight 60kg
Showing its age in terms of refinement and space but still great value for money and a decent drive. Plenty of grunt from 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine and a classy, well-equipped cabin.
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SKODA OCTAVIA 1.9 TDi
Price from £12,780
Kerbweight 1545kg
Max tow weight 1400kg
Noseweight 75kg
Great value. Closely related to the Golf and as good in terms of quality and drive. The 1.9 diesel is noisy but frugal, and has strong low-down urge.
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VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8
Price from £12,995
Kerbweight 1248kg
Max tow weight 1300kg
Noseweight 75kg
The latest Astra is stylish and well built, but its trump card is excellent refinement. The 1.8-litre engine revs strongly and the Astra rides and
handles well. Base models are short on some kit.
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 GT TDi DSG
Price from £19,290
Kerbweight 1486kg
Max tow weight 1400kg
Noseweight 75kg
The latest Golf is an outstanding, if rather pricey, package. Great to drive and with a roomy, classy interior. This engine supplies effortless shove.
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