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May 2019 COMPARISONS 54 Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Honda and Toyota have launched their new large SUVs in hybrid form. Are they better bets than their best diesel rival? 66 Audi TT Roadster vs BMW Z4 Is the new Z4 a proper sports car? The brilliant TT will provide the answer 70 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Ssangyong Rexton We see which seven-seat diesel 4x4 is best for big families and those who tow
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10 Volkswagen T-Cross Polo-based SUV looks to beat Seat’s Arona 15 Renault Mégane RS Excellent hot hatch boosted to 296bhp 17 Mercedes-Benz CLA Four-door coupé should be a sporty drive 18 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Drop-top promises even less compromise
78 Audi SQ2 vs Cupra Ateca Audi’s new sports SUV uses the same mechanicals as Cupra’s class leader OUR CARS
28 New security ratings and laws Ratings issued for the security of key fobs; speed limiters to become mandatory 30 Deals of the month Including £4603 off a new Audi A6 Avant 35 Coming soon Mercedes’ electric A-Class and lots more ADVICE
82 Audi Q3, Jaguar XE New plush SUV; exec’s excellent efficiency 85 Seat Ateca We welcome this sharp £28k family SUV 87 Skoda Fabia Winter weather won’t worry this small car 88 Honda Civic Type R How was life with the UK’s best hot hatch? USED CARS
19 Audi R8, Honda HR-V Updated supercar; new Sport trim for SUV 20 Skoda Scala New hatchback undercuts the Ford Focus 21 DS 3 Crossback Brand makes a statement with small SUV 22 BMW 1 Series Now roomier inside, but still great to drive? 25 BMW 7 Series New look, engines and tech for luxury limo
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Volkswagen T-Cross
New small SUV is based on our favourite small hatchback, the Polo. Will it end the sportier Seat Arona’s class leadership? On sale Now Price from £16,995 John Howell John.Howell@haymarket.com
THE OLD ADAGE says to dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s if you want to be thorough, but perhaps the Volkswagen T-Cross will be the exception to the rule, proving that you need only those ‘t’s crossed after all. You see, it uses the very same platform, plus many mechanicals and technology features, as both the Seat Arona, which has been the leader of the small SUV class for two years now, and our current Small Car of the Year, the Volkswagen Polo. That certainly gives it an incredibly strong foundation from which to compete against the likes of the Citroën C3 Aircross, Kia Stonic and Renault Captur. Somewhat confusingly, Volkswagen actually already has a small SUV in its portfolio, in the shape of the rather impressive T-Roc. But the 10 | May 2019 whatcar.com
T-Cross is smaller again, being around 130mm shorter, 15mm lower and two grand cheaper. Think of them, then, as the SUV equivalents of the Polo and Golf. However, while that pairing, the Arona and the T-Roc all offer a wide range of engines (turbocharged 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrols and 1.6-litre diesels), Volkswagen says it has no plans to offer the T-Cross with anything more than a choice of two turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol units. There’s no four-wheel drive option, either, so if you want to venture off road, look instead at Allgrip versions of the Suzuki Vitara. Yet for buyers happy to stick to the Queen’s highway, the front-wheel-drive T-Cross should prove to be just dandy, and to keep you and your fellow road users safe, all versions of it receive a number of safety features. These include automatic emergency braking, which
will (hopefully) spot the vehicles and people you haven’t, as well as lane-keeping assistance. Move up to SE, which is expected to be the meat of the range, and you get a driver fatigue monitor that tells you when to take a break and grab that caffeine explosion. SEL versions include traffic sign recognition, so you’ll have no excuse if an officer of the law taps on your window to ask why you were going so fast. Because entry-level S trim is pretty spartan, we’d validate the predicted popularity of the SE version, which features 17in alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, automatic wipers and a leather steering wheel and gearknob. There are a few options to consider, too, such as keyless entry and the Winter Pack, which includes heated front seats and heated washer jets. If that’s not quite enough, SEL has more niceties, including dual-zone climate control and tinted rear windows, but the hike in price
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is worth a ponder. Steer clear of R-Line, though, because it’s mainly about styling upgrades, with little gain in substance. That’s the overview, then, but what’s the T-Cross like to drive? For a start, we’d steer you towards the more powerful, 113bhp engine, which is badged the 1.0 TSI 115. It’s not as punchy as the Arona 1.5 TSI but is more than a match for the Stonic 1.0 T-GDi, pulling well from around 2000rpm and revving to its limiter with enough vitality to do your bidding. That makes getting up to motorway speeds or overtaking along a country road relatively easy. Unless you drive exclusively in town, it renders the lethargic 94bhp model (1.0 TSI 95) largely redundant. Both engines thrum when revved but don’t sound coarse. The TSI 115 is quieter at 70mph, by dint of having a six-speed manual gearbox to the TSI 95’s five-speeder, but both ’boxes have a light,
2 With almost exclusive use of hard plastics, the T-Cross isn’t plush inside, unlike the Polo hatchback
3 The 8.0in infotainment touchscreen system has crisp graphics and is the class’s easiest to use
4 Various design options, including patterned and coloured dashboard trims, jazz up the look
All but S cars get two USB ports up front, two in the back
T-Cross has the most comfortable ride of any small SUV
if slightly rubbery, shift action. A quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic unit is available, but only with the pokier engine. In stop-start situations, the automatic takes up drive slickly, and thanks to progressive brakes and a distinct clutch biting point on the manual versions, every T-Cross is a doddle to drive smoothly. On the motorway, you hear a little wind noise from the door mirrors and some rumble from the road, especially with the R-Line’s bigger, 18in wheels, but it’s a refined cruiser for a car of its type. Where the T-Cross really trumps the opposition is with its ride. The Arona and even more so the Stonic can be a tad jarring if the road surface is a little lunar, but the T-Cross is altogether softer. It rounds off the edges of all but the worst craters, and from what we’ve
experienced thus far, even the bigger wheels won’t downgrade your experience. Because it’s a little softer than the Stonic and Arona, the T-Cross leans more in corners, but nothing like as much as the C3 Aircross. What’s more, its steering is much more precise than that car’s. It builds weight in a style that means you can guide the nose through corners without much thought, while it lightens up sufficiently in town. Although we’re yet to measure it, you certainly feel like you’re sitting higher in the T-Cross than you would be in the Arona or Stonic, so if you’re searching for a truer SUV experience, it should do the trick. The driver’s seat is comfortable and offers plenty of adjustment, including for height and lumbar support, complemented by a steering wheel that adjusts extensively for height and reach. The dashboard is about as easy to master as it gets these days. All the switches are clear and the dials easy to interpret, and for £375 you can upgrade the latter to a customisable digital pair on a 10.3in display (standard on R-Line trim). This thoughtful design extends to the high siting of the crystal-clear 8.0in infotainment touchscreen. It’s easy to reach and responsive
‘The T-Cross is easy to drive smoothly, and it’s a refined cruiser for a car of its type’
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With the sliding seats fully forward, the boot is 455 litres
The T-Cross handles well but not as sharply as the Arona
trim to you. After all, and features well-rendered BUYER’S FILE that gets those and the graphics, while nothing Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI 115 SE sensors fitted as standard. else in the class betters its Price £19,545 Despite its dimensions, usability. All versions come Engine 3cyl, 999cc, turbo, petrol the T-Cross still provides with Bluetooth connectivity Power 113bhp @ 5000-5500rpm Torque 148lb ft @ 2500-3000rpm enough room for the family. and a DAB radio. If you go for Gearbox 6-spd manual Space in the front is great the SE model, you also get 0-62mph 10.2sec for taller adults, while two Apple CarPlay and Android Top speed 120mph or more can fit in the rear Auto, so you can use your Economy 47.9mpg (WLTP combined) without feeling squeezed. smartphone as the source CO2, tax band 112g/km, 26% (NEDC) Like the Captur, the for sat-nav and internet T-Cross comes with a sliding radio. In-built sat-nav is rear bench as standard, so you can exchange added when you upgrade to SEL. boot space for leg room as you like. Even with It’s just a shame that the T-Cross doesn’t the rear seats slid right back and the heightreplicate the cheaper Polo hatchback’s use of adjustable boot floor (standard on all trims but soft-touch upper surfaces. While everything S) in its lowest position, the boot is bigger than inside feels sturdy enough, it’s hardly deluxe – the Arona’s. It can’t match the C3 Aircross’s although the same is true of most rivals. relatively gargantuan load bay, though. For those who bridle at the thought of When it comes to dynamic capabilities parking an SUV, the T-Cross’s size shouldn’t and practicality, then, we have no qualms in aggravate you, although its thick rear pillars recommending the T-Cross to you. But what might. Still, you can add front and rear parking about the finances: will it cost you the earth? sensors (£450) or a rear-view camera (£260) While it’s hard to match their equipment and to the SE to help abate any anxiety. LED engines exactly, as a general rule the T-Cross is headlights are optional, but at £1065, they’re a slightly pricier cash buy than the Arona and pricey enough that they might justify SEL 12 | May 2019 whatcar.com
quite a bit more than the Stonic. Those two have weaker predicted resale values, though, so if you’re looking at PCP finance, you’ll find the T-Cross’s monthly fees are very competitive. If you’re a company car driver, the T-Cross has a relatively low CO2 output, just like the nearest equivalent Arona, so they’ll cost a very similar amount in benefit-in-kind tax, while the Stonic’s higher emissions bump it up several tax bands. So, the T-Cross isn’t the cheapest small SUV, but neither is it overtly expensive. And when you consider the rest of its numerous strengths, it’s hard not to conclude that by crossing its ‘t’s, Volkswagen has delivered a thoroughly good small SUV that could well end up as the package to beat.
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Ford Kuga Hybrid power, more interior space and lots of advanced tech for new family SUV On sale Early 2020 Price from £24,000 (est) LIGHT ’EM UP While the T-Cross’s rear lights are partially LED, the red strip running between them isn’t an Audi-style light bar but a simple reflector.
Jim Holder Jim.Holder@haymarket.com THE NEW FORD Kuga will beat family SUV rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage to market with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options when it goes on sale early next year – potentially netting the brand a larger proportion of buyers looking to choose an electrified car. The plug-in hybrid is powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. It can cover up to 34 miles on electric power alone, giving it an official combined fuel economy figure of 235.4mpg and CO2 emissions of just 29g/km.The conventional hybrid version delivers 50.4mpg and 130g/km, while a mild hybrid, as already offered by the Tucson and Sportage, uses 48V electrical assistance to boost the efficiency of a 2.0-litre diesel engine to deliver 56.5mpg and 132g/km. Unassisted 1.5-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines will also be available, linked to either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox. In addition, buyers can choose between front and four-wheel drive. The Kuga sits on the same underpinnings as the latest Focus family hatchback and is longer and wider than its predecessor. We’ve sat in the front and rear of the car and it feels notably roomier than some of its rivals. Boot space is also good, despite the roofline sloping towards the rear. Technology that’s new to the Kuga includes Ford Pass Connect, which can provide a wi-fi hotspot for up to 10 devices, plus a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging and a system that automatically brakes the car if it’s driving
Kuga offers a choice of three types of hybrid power forwards or backwards into crossing traffic. A self-parking system and hands-free boot opening are also available. What’s more, the new Kuga can automatically steer around other cars to avoid a collision, and it’s offered with lane-keeping assistance and a system that tells you if you’re driving the wrong way down a one-way street. Prices are expected to start from around £24,000 – an increase of less than £1000 over the current car. whatcar.com May 2019 | 13
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Tesla Model Y
While you wouldn’t call it cheap, this electric SUV is Tesla’s most affordable yet and has a range of up to 336 miles On sale Late 2021 Price from £52,000 (est)
Steve Huntingford Steve.Huntingford@haymarket.com WITH THE UNVEILING of Tesla’s new Model Y SUV, the American electric vehicle maker is close to realising another ambition of its boss, Elon Musk: to literally have a SEXY range of cars. Due on sale here in late 2021, the Model Y joins the Model S luxury car, the Model 3 executive saloon (which has a badge styled to be mistakable for an E and would have used that letter had Ford not already trademarked Model E) and the flagship Model X SUV. Where the Model X is about the same size as the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, though, the Model Y is closer to the Q5 and X3. Two versions of the Model Y are likely to be offered here initially: the Long Range, which is capable of around 300 miles between charges on the US’s official EPA test cycle, and the more powerful and expensive Performance, which still manages 280 miles. Tesla estimates that this will translate to 336 miles and 314 miles respectively on Europe’s new WLTP test cycle – figures that compare favourably with the 292 miles that the Jaguar I-Pace manages and the expected 282 miles of the upcoming Audi Q4 e-tron. Another advantage of the Model Y is that it’s compatible with Tesla’s latest, third-generation Superchargers, which are capable of 250kW 14 | May 2019 whatcar.com
BONUS BOOT There’s a well beneath the Model Y’s bonnet, so when its rear seats are folded down, it has 1869 litres of luggage space.The Audi Q5 has just 1550.
charging (over the 150kW of the fastest regular to that of the Model 3, meaning it’s incredibly public chargers), meaning a 15-minute stop minimalist, while the exterior combines the will be enough to attain 168 miles of range; 75 closed-off front end of the Model 3 with a miles could be recovered in just five minutes. profile that’s more reminiscent of the Model X. What’s more, the Model Y delivers the Thanks to its battery pack being positioned impressive performance we’ve come to expect beneath the floor, creating a low centre from Teslas; the Long Range can do 0-60mph of gravity, the Model Y is claimed to have in 5.5sec and the Performance takes just “the functionality of an SUV but the ride of 3.5sec – about the same as the Porsche 911. a sports car, being really tight in corners”. In the US, Tesla is also offering an entry-level Like all Teslas, it’s available with the Autopilot Model Y that’s capable of 230 miles on the EPA system, which enables it to accelerate, brake cycle (or 298 miles on WLTP) and 0-60mph in and change lanes by itself on the motorway, 5.9sec, but that’s unlikely to be sold in the UK for quite a while. All versions feature a panoramic sunroof and a 15.0in infotainment touchscreen through which almost everything is controlled; it even hosts the speedometer. And although the Model Y has frameless, conventionally opening rear doors instead of the gullwings found on the Model X, it’s still available with seven seats. The dashboard design is pretty much identical Model Y should be very roomy; sharp touchscreen system controls almost everything
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Audi Q4 e-tron Concept previews an electric SUV that will go on sale in late 2019 with a range of 282 miles.
Jaguar I-Pace Trophy is superagile, but it hops on uneven B-roads
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Renault Mégane RS Range-topping version of excellent hot hatch loses some flab and gains even more muscle On sale Now Price from £27,810 Alan Taylor-Jones Alan.Taylor-Jones@haymarket.com
Despite being 142mm taller than the Model 3, the Model Y is no less aerodynamic
‘A 15-minute stop at a Supercharger will be enough to attain 168 miles of range’ although you do still have to pay attention and keep your hands on the wheel at all times. The system can be unlocked for a fee and, like much of the technology in the Model Y, will be updated wirelessly as new features become available. Tesla sold more than 120,000 examples of the Model 3 last year, making it the world’s best-selling electric car. Given the popularity of SUVs, demand for the Model Y could well be even higher; indeed, Tesla believes it could outsell all three of its other models combined. In the US, the Long Range costs $47,000 and the Performance $60,000, but UK prices are likely to be significantly higher, at around £52,000 and £60,000 respectively. When the entry-level model eventually arrives, expect to pay just under £50,000. Other vehicles Tesla is working on include a lorry, a pick-up truck and a £250,000 supercar capable of 0-60mph in 1.9sec.
BELIEVE IT OR not, hot Renault Méganes are much like a decent cheese. This isn’t a suggestion that they smell of feet; no, it’s just that they need time to mature before they release their true, rich flavour. Look back at any Renault Sport Mégane over the past 16 years and you’ll find they just get better with age – so that has to be a good sign for this, the most powerful Mégane yet: the RS 300 Trophy. As the name suggests, its 1.8-litre Trophy has a swankier steering wheel with alcantara trim turbo engine makes 300 metric horsepower (296bhp), side at jaw-dropping speed. BUYER’S FILE while the usually optional The process is helped by the Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy Cup chassis is standard. differential, which enables Price £31,810 That means it gets stiffer huge traction on dry roads. Engine 4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol suspension and a limited-slip Power However, it isn’t perfect. 296bhp @ 6000rpm Torque 295Ib ft @ 3200rpm differential to boost traction. The ride is far stiffer than Gearbox 6-spd manual If that isn’t enough sporty the Honda Civic Type R’s; 0-62mph 5.7sec goodness for you, it also has whereas that car calms down Top speed 162mph lighter, fade-resistant brakes, at a cruise and is surprisingly Economy 34.5mpg (WLTP combined) lighter 19in wheels, a lighter comfy, the Trophy is only CO2, tax band 183g/km, 37% (NEDC) battery and a rowdier exhaust just bearable in normal use system. But before you get too and tends to skip and hop on excited about the number of times the word bumpy B-roads, because its suspension can’t be ‘lighter’ has appeared, note that the saving softened off. It also has a propensity to tug at over the regular Mégane RS 280 is only 18kg. the steering when you accelerate hard. The additional power certainly makes the The Type R also has more communicative Trophy feel rapid, but it’s not a night-and-day steering and a sweeter gearshift, plus it’s more difference. As for the handling, again, it’s practical. It’s a precision instrument, whereas much the same as before, although don’t the Mégane RS is a true hooligan that will get for a second think that we’re complaining. your blood pumping like few other hot hatches. Key to the appeal of the Mégane RS is its four-wheel steering system, which can turn the SAYS front and rear wheels in opposite directions at up to 62mph. This makes it ridiculously Undoubtedly exciting, but the agile – to the point that it feels nervous on first acquaintance – and almost totally unwilling cheaper RS 280 with the Cup to wash wide at the front. It corners like it has chassis is very nearly as good just grabbed onto a tree growing right on the apex, swung around it and fired out the other whatcar.com May 2019 | 15
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Svelte four-door coupé grows, becomes much swisher inside and gains a range of new engines On sale Now Price from £30,550 Alan Taylor-Jones Alan.Taylor-Jones@haymarket.com
MERCEDES’ ENGINEERING TEAMS deserve high praise for the work they’ve done on the brand’s compact car range. The A-Class hatchback has been transformed from something well below par to a genuine contender at the posh end of the family car market, while the B-Class MPV is also far better in its latest guise. But Mercedes isn’t out of the woods yet; the firm still has the underwhelming GLA SUV to replace, after all. And it has just tackled the CLA four-door coupé. Like the latest A-Class, the new CLA is based on a heavily revamped version of the previous model’s underpinnings; it’s longer and wider than before to boost interior space as well as to create a more muscular stance. Plus, there’s a selection of new petrol and diesel engines, ranging from 134bhp all the way up to 221bhp and all with an automatic gearbox – for now. Should you want even more pace, expect a couple of hot models from AMG in time. It’s all change inside, too. The CLA comes as standard with a wide, 10.3in infotainment screen and a configurable 7.0in digital RIVALS
Audi A3 Saloon It may not look as flash as the CLA, but it costs less and is more practical. Will be replaced soon.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé A four-door 2 Series is due this year. It will share its interior and mechanicals with the new 1 Series.
instrument panel. The Premium and Premium Plus packages upgrade the latter to 10.3in too. We’re still to try the entry-level 1.3-litre petrol CLA 180, which is set to be the most popular version, but we have tested what is likely to be the second favourite: the 187bhp CLA 220d. Its new 2.0-litre diesel engine is a big step on from the clattery 2.1-litre unit in the original CLA. Yes, you still feel a few vibrations through the seat, wheel and pedals at idle, but these all but disappear as soon as you set off. Any gruffness remains muted under hard acceleration, while engine noise is nearly non-existent at a cruise. CLA is a comfy, refined cruiser but isn’t the most agile Even a small squeeze of the All the areas you interact accelerator has the CLA 220d BUYER’S FILE with regularly feel suitably gaining speed with ease. In Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d plush, even if you can scout fact, a brief spin in the 221bhp AMG Line Price £34,465 out some harder plastics. 2.0-litre CLA 250 confirms 4cyl, 1950cc, diesel Those up front get plenty that while this petrol model is Engine Power 187bhp @ 3800rpm of head, leg and elbow room; faster, it needs working a lot Torque 295lb ft @ 1600-2600rpm those behind aren’t so lucky. harder. It’s smoother even so, Gearbox 9-spd automatic Leg room is plentiful, but if but we suspect the 220d’s far 0-62mph 7.1sec you’re taller than 6ft, you’ll superior fuel economy and Top speed 152mph rub against that dramatically lower CO2 emissions will hold Economy tbc (WLTP combined) curved roof. And while the greater appeal, especially CO2, tax band 110g/km, 30% (NEDC) saloon boot is far bigger than with company car drivers. the A-Class’s hatch, a high lip While Mercedes talks about and narrow aperture mean it isn’t as practical. dynamism and excitement, the CLA isn’t the The new CLA is certainly a big improvement most thrilling car to blast down a country road. over the original; as long as you don’t expect Through corners, it runs out of grip faster than the drive of your life, it’s very agreeable. You the rival Audi A3 Saloon and leans over more. might want to wait for manual models, though, Still, its steering is very precise, with weight because all CLAs cost more than £30k presently. building naturally as you enter a corner, and its ride proves comfy, even on big, 19in wheels. It’s hard not to be wowed inside, especially SAYS if you get the twin 10.3in screens. The graphics are all lemon-sharp and the software is easy A classy, comfortable saloon to navigate, thanks to logical menus, physical that’s worth considering, shortcut buttons and responsive touchpads on the centre console and wheel. It’s far superior to despite being a little pricey Lexus’s superficially similar system, and many of its functions can also be carried out by voice. whatcar.com May 2019 | 17
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Porsche 911 Cabriolet Drop-top version of Porsche’s iconic sports car promises fewer compromises than ever On sale Now Price from £102,755
Alan Taylor-Jones Alan.Taylor-Jones@haymarket.com
PURISTS WILL SAY that the Porsche 911 should always have a fixed roof, but the soft-top 911 Cabriolet has proved hugely popular since it was introduced back in 1982. That’s because the 911 is invariably one of the best sports cars to drive, and for most people, the ability to enjoy that out in the open outweighs the small compromises brought to the ride and handling. Those have actually been very small for more than a decade now, but Porsche won’t rest on its laurels, so the new ‘992’ 911 Cabriolet uses even more high-strength steel and aluminium in its construction, making it even more rigid. As with the super-impressive new 911 coupé, initially there are the rear-driven Carrera S and four-wheel-drive Carrera 4S models to choose from, but in the fullness of time, you can expect entry-level Carreras, bonkers-fast Turbos and a GTS to bridge the gap between You’re also limited to an eight-speed dualclutch automatic gearbox (PDK) for now, but then this makes a 911 even easier to live with. Although the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre flat six engine of the Carrera S and 4S provides RIVALS
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster
More practical but not as agile or fast, so more of a tourer.
Has no rear seats but is great to drive and sounds glorious.
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ample thrust from just over 2000rpm, you’ll actively enjoy revving it to its 7500rpm limit. Inevitably, the two models are seriously rapid: the former takes 3.5sec to get from 0-62mph and the latter 3.6sec (if you pay for the Sport Chrono Pack, which includes launch control). The driving position is excellent and widely adjustable Not only is it fast, but it also makes a great Does this mean the 911 Cabriolet drives every noise: a glorious howl overlaid with whooshes, bit as well as the coupé? Well, not quite, because flutters and whistles from the turbochargers. really rough roads still send slight shudders The gearbox responds quickly and incredibly through its structure. And while we’re having smoothly, so the car never feels unbalanced, a moan, it’s worth pointing out that there’s a even if gears are swapped mid-corner. Plus, lot of road noise – although the standard wind steering wheel-mounted paddles allow you to deflector is very effective take manual control for that at quelling gusts inside. extra degree of interaction. BUYER’S FILE It’s a seriously well-built Despite there being alloy Porsche 911 Cabriolet Carrera S interior that features a 10.9in wheels of 20in up front and Price £102,755 touchscreen infotainment 21in out back, the standard Engine 6cyl, 2981cc, system with Apple CarPlay, electronically controlled twin-turbo, petrol Android Auto and sat-nav. It’s dampers do an impressive Power 444bhp @ 6500rpm Torque 391lb ft @ 2300-5000rpm responsive to inputs and the job of cushioning you from Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch automatic graphics are sharp, but the battered road surfaces. As 0-62mph 3.7sec BMW 8 Series’ dial-controlled long as you avoid the firmest Top speed 189mph set-up is easier to use. Sport Plus driving mode, Economy 28.5mpg (WTLP combined) Meanwhile, two configurable that is; keep everything in CO2, tax band 208g/km, 37% (NEDC) digital screens flank a classic Normal or Sport and you’ll analogue rev counter. find that while there’s a firm While there’s plenty of room for those in edge to proceedings, you’ll be happy to the front, the rear seats are best left to children spend a few hours behind the wheel. or luggage. But that’s nowhere near enough to The steering’s speed is perfectly judged put us off, because with handling very nearly and your fingertips receive plenty of subtle as good as that of the coupé, the 911 Cabriolet messages about the road surface and how really is the drop-top of choice for keen drivers. much grip you have at your disposal. That makes the 911 Cabriolet easy to place and allows you to really explore what it’s capable SAYS of without fear of it snapping at you suddenly. Keener drivers will find the Carrera S slightly Fine handling and reasonable more engaging; its steering is that bit smoother practicality make for a car that and more consistent, because its front wheels are unburdened by a driven axle. It has huge you’ll want to drive every day traction, too, so unless you regularly drive to the Alps, the Carrera 4S is rather redundant.
Audi R8
An update brings even more power to this supercar’s 5.2-litre V10 plus tweaks to the chassis On sale Now Price from £128,295 Doug Revolta Doug.Revolta@haymarket.com
THE FIRST R8 was, in its maker’s own words, like a spaceship landing in 2007. Heads turned, eyes popped and Audi invaded planet supercar. Today, the second-generation model has just of the performance eked out at the joyous had a facelift. The original’s V8 and manual top end, approaching a redline that’s all the gearbox are a distant memory; now the way up at 8700rpm. hand-built, old-school, naturally aspirated So, does the rest of the car’s offering play 5.2-litre V10 is very much Audi’s Sistine Chapel. second fiddle? It’s hard for it not to, but it You can only have it paired with a seven-speed all still adds up to a thoroughly compelling dual-clutch automatic gearbox. package. The gearbox can be a bit jarring at The increases made in power and torque to low speeds, but it won’t miss a beat when you both the standard R8 and the R8 Performance use the wheel-mounted manual shift paddles. are modest – up by 29bhp The ride is firm, especially BUYER’S FILE to 562bhp and by 10bhp to in the Performance, but Audi R8 V10 Performance quattro 611bhp respectively. That’s not uncomfortable and like throwing a couple always composed, even on Price £141,295 Engine V10, 5204cc, petrol of sparklers on a bonfire. undulating B-roads. Indeed, Power 611bhp @ 8000rpm Elsewhere, there are styling only the roughest of surfaces Torque 428lb ft @ 6600rpm revisions and tweaks to the highlight the R8’s shortage Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic suspension and steering. of suspension travel. 0-62mph 3.1sec The R8’s V10 is one of the The McLaren 570S and Top speed 205mph greatest engines currently in Porsche 911 GT3 might prove Economy 21.2mpg (WLTP combined) production. It gives ballistic sharper on a racing track and CO2, tax band 298g/km, 37% (NEDC) acceleration, with the best send more feedback through
the steering wheel, but the R8 still turns in with breathtaking immediacy and grips ferociously. It will be easy to live with, too. The spacious two-seat interior offers a decent driving position and great visibility, and while it may use the same layout as the far cheaper TT, it’s perfect for usability. All the important stuff is right in front of you on the 12.3in digital instrument display and is easily controlled. With hybrid power due to become the norm for supercars, will we see an engine like the R8’s again? Possibly not. Best enjoy it while it lasts.
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One of the most incredible engines in production with a fine supercar attached to it
Honda HR-V
although not to the degree that it feels like a proper sports SUV like the Cupra Ateca. there’s still some body lean through Audi Q2 rival gains a Sport model with 179bhp, retuned steering So, corners, but there is enjoyment to be gleaned and ‘performance’ suspension On sale Now Price from £19,795 from the sharp steering and impressive grip. Due to its ‘performance damping’, the Sport Has it worked? Well, the new engine is just as has a firmer edge to its ride than the standard Neil Winn punchy in the HR-V as it is in the Civic, pulling HR-V, but it’s tuned so bumps are noticeable Neil.Winn@haymarket.com strongly from just below 2000rpm to around rather than uncomfortable – a good thing, 5500rpm, where it finally starts to get a little seeing as most of these cars will live in town. LAUNCHED BACK IN 1998, the original Honda breathless – a characteristic of many modern There is a catch, however. At nearly £28,000 HR-V was a car ahead of its time, being one turbo engines. Combined in manual form and well of the first small SUVs to put on-road driving with a crisp six-speed manual BUYER’S FILE over £29,000 with a CVT dynamics ahead of off-road ability. It’s an ethos gearbox that has a short automatic ’box, the HR-V that the second-generation car didn’t quite live Honda HR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo Sport shift action, the Sport is a Sport is far pricier than the up to, and that’s why Honda has introduced a Price £27,595 Engine 4cyl, 1498cc, turbo, petrol pleasure to keep on the boil. equivalent Seat Arona FR Sport model as part of its mid-life facelift. Power 179bhp @ 5500rpm The HR-V has always had and Audi Q2 S line. The recipe looks simple: take the Civic Sport’s Torque 177lb ft @ 1900-5000rpm relatively sweet handling, And although the 179bhp turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder Gearbox 6-spd manual and the suspension changes upgrades have made it petrol engine, add bespoke suspension and 0-62mph 7.8sec have simply enhanced this, better to drive, it’s no more retune the steering. Top speed 133mph practical. Head room in Economy 42.2mpg (WLTP combined) the rear is still poor and CO2, tax band 135g/km, 31% (NEDC) the 7.0in touchscreen infotainment system is hopelessly out of date, being slower, less intuitive and less advanced (there’s no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto) than rivals’. That’s enough to keep the HR-V as an also-ran.
SAYS Sport gets a black grille, a splitter, side skirts and a bespoke rear bumper
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Skoda Scala The ultra-practical Octavia is joined by a more conventional family hatchback from Skoda On sale Now Price from £16,595 Neil Winn Neil.Winn@haymarket.com
UNCONVENTIONAL. IT’S NOT a word you’d naturally associate with the Skoda Octavia, but once you take a closer look, it’s hard to conclude that it’s anything but. With its front and rear axles an unusually long way apart and a distinctive slant-back design, the Octavia occupies a unique place in the family car class, offering unrivalled practicality at a price that undercuts the likes of the Ford Focus. But not everyone needs a boot with the RIVALS
Ford Focus
Kia Ceed
The best car in the class to drive, with a comfortable ride and lots of rear seat space.
Entry-level versions are good value and the interior is smart, but ride is unsettled at low speeds.
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recommend looking at the capacity of Dr Who’s Tardis, BUYER’S FILE punchier 1.5 TSI. so Skoda is complementing Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI 115 SE L The Scala’s steering is light the Octavia with the more Price £20,380 and accurate, there’s plenty conventional Scala. Replacing Engine 3cyl, 999cc, turbo, petrol of grip and with the optional the underwhelming Rapid, Power 114bhp @ 5000rpm Torque 148lb ft @ 2000rpm adaptive sports suspension it’s based on the same Gearbox 6-spd manual fitted, there’s little body lean. underpinnings as the 0-62mph 9.8sec Keen drivers will no doubt excellent Volkswagen Polo Top speed 125mph prefer the Focus’s more small hatch, but in terms of Economy 45.0mpg (WLTP combined) tactile steering and sportier size and space it’s a rival for CO2, tax band 119g/km, 27% (NEDC) handling, but the Scala’s the same cars as the Octavia, safe, assured set-up is being longer than the Golf. entirely appropriate for a car like this. Buyers have a choice of four engines: 94bhp Less impressive, however, is the way the and 113bhp 1.0-litre petrol units, a 148bhp Scala rides. On 17in wheels with the sports 1.5-litre petrol and a 114bhp 1.6-litre diesel. Five suspension fitted, it never feels particularly or six-speed manual gearboxes are standard, settled, fidgeting on scarred roads and while a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is thumping heavily over potholes. We suspect an option on all but the entry-level 1.0 TSI. most buyers will be better off with a car on the The 113bhp 1.0 TSI is an engine we rate highly standard suspension and smaller 16in wheels. in the Polo and Ibiza. In the heavier Scala, Inside, the Scala features an easy-to-use it’s still brisk enough around town, but the dashboard and materials that are a step up gearbox needs plenty of stirring if you need to from the pricier Octavia’s in terms of quality, overtake or get up to speed on a short slip road. with harder plastics confined to the lower Under hard acceleration, you also get some reaches. Your gaze will also be drawn to the vibration through the pedals and steering 9.2in touchscreen infotainment system that’s wheel, although this, along with engine noise, standard with range-topping SE L trim (6.5in or settles down when you’re cruising along at 8.0in screens are fitted to lower-spec models). a steady speed. Still, if you plan on filling The glass display has ultra-clear graphics and your Scala with family and luggage, we’d
DS 3 Crossback Stylish new premium small SUV aims to defeat the Audi Q2 and Volkswagen T-Roc On sale Now Price from £21,550 Doug Revolta Doug.Revolta@haymarket.com
Handling is safe and secure, but ride can be unsettled
Interior is a step up from the Octavia’s for quality and kit
COMING FROM A mainstream background and making it in an exclusive one is hard. Imagine Danny Dyer turning up at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre; his Romeo had better be genuinely spectacular if he’s to win over the audience. This is partly the challenge still facing DS. It’s the premium division of the PSA Group, parent company of mainstream brands Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall, and it’s still finding its feet as a rival to the likes of Audi and Mercedes-Benz. But after it launched with a trio of disappointing models that were originally badged as Citroëns, last year’s 7 Crossback large SUV was a positive step in the right direction. Next up for DS is a small SUV, the 3 Crossback. It brings swaggering styling inside and out, including flush door handles that pop out when you approach the car, as well as serious scope for customisation. But at the pricey end of the class, it faces the Audi Q2, Mini Countryman and Volkswagen T-Roc – each impressive in different ways. RIVALS
Rear head and leg room are better than in most rivals
simple menus and responds crisply to inputs, although physical shortcut buttons would be easier to operate than its touch-sensitive icons. While the interior feels more Polo than Golf in terms of width, four tall adults will fit with ease, with the fixed rear bench offering exceptional leg and head room – as much as in the Octavia, in fact. Meanwhile, the boot isn’t quite as big as the Octavia’s, but it still has an impressive 467-litre capacity, compared with the Focus’s 375 litres, and it features a false floor that allows for either a flat surface with storage underneath or the deepest possible area behind the 60/40 split-folding rear seats. It may not perform, ride or handle with quite as much polish as the likes of the Focus, but the Scala represents fantastic value for money for families looking for a well-equipped, practical, good-quality hatchback. Indeed, it’s a far stronger proposition than the Rapid ever was.
Audi Q2
Mini Countryman
Has a top-quality interior and is good to drive. Its ride is firm and some rivals are roomier, though.
Spacious and has great infotainment but falls down on ride comfort and refinement.
It’s easy to get comfortable and there’s good head room
The 3 Crossback offers three versions of a familiar 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. The 99bhp Puretech 100 looks weedy on paper, but the 128bhp Puretech 130 is likely to prove most popular. It does a fine job, with peppy acceleration yet reasonable running costs. Ask a lot of it on twisty roads and steep inclines, however, and you’ll feel a little bogged down by its shortage of torque at low revs. If you want more pace, the 153bhp Puretech 155 will do the trick, while the 99bhp BlueHDi 100 diesel is the slowest of the lot but achieves the best fuel economy and emits the least CO2. It’s a shame that there isn’t a punchier engine at the top of the range, as is the case with every rival, especially as the priciest version of the 3 Crossback costs a stiff £34,500. On the road, the 3 Crossback is geared more towards comfort than agility, but its ride still isn’t ideal, being smooth on the motorway but fidgeting at lower speeds. It doesn’t turn in to corners as sharply as the Q2 and T-Roc, either; those cars are noticeably more agile, even when the 3 Crossback is in its Sport driving mode. The eight-speed automatic gearbox, meanwhile, shuffles through its shifts without a fuss when you’re going calmly but can be
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BMW 1 Series Family hatchback switches to front-wheel drive in the name of practicality yet still promises a great drive On sale Late 2019 Price from £23,000 (est) James Attwood James.Attwood@haymarket.com
‘Shark fin’ pillars impair rear passengers’ view forward
Boot is a regular shape but noticeably smaller than rivals’
You might feel a bit shortslow to change down if you’re BUYER’S FILE changed on equipment, too, after a sudden turn of speed. DS 3 Crossback because luxuries you expect The 3 Crossback’s interior Puretech 130 Prestige cars at this price to feature, stirs the soul a little more. It Price £27,950 such as adaptive suspension, feels like you’ve fallen inside Engine 3cyl,1199cc, turbo, petrol Power 129bhp @ 5500rpm an electric tailgate and duala designer handbag, with a 170lb ft @ 1750rpm zone climate control, aren’t striking layout and numerous Torque Gearbox 8-spd automatic even options. At least plenty diamond motifs worked into 0-62mph 9.2sec of safety kit is standard. the design. Quality is better Top speed 124mph Stick to the lower-priced than you’ll find in the T-Roc, Economy 47.1mpg (WLTP combined) models and the 3 Crossback’s with soft-touch materials CO2, tax band 109g/km, 25% (NEDC) exclusivity could be a draw. around the dashboard and But as the price grows, so too tops of the doors, but the Q2 does the list of reasons to go for a rival instead. and Countryman both feel more robust. That said, an electric version, the 3 Crossback Interior space is relatively generous front E-Tense, is due on sale later this year, and with and rear, but the boot is smaller than rivals’ a realistic range of around 200 miles, it has the by some margin (95 litres, in the T-Roc’s case). potential to really stand out from the crowd. As for ease of use, the ‘buttons’ on the dash for the infotainment system and ancillaries such as the air-con are actually touch-sensitive SAYS icons; they don’t give any feedback to tell you whether you’ve pressed them properly and are Expensive despite being less as distracting to use as the 7.0in touchscreen when you’re driving. Smartphone mirroring practical than the class’s best for Apple and Android devices is standard, and only average on the road but the infotainment system is otherwise well behind rivals’, being slow to respond to inputs. 22 | May 2019 whatcar.com
SINCE IT WAS first launched 15 years ago, the BMW 1 Series has stood out from the family car ranks. That’s because while everything else in the class, from the mainstream Ford Focus to posh rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3, is front-wheel drive, it has always proudly sent its power to the rear. Until now. For the fourth-generation 1 Series, BMW has decided to follow the crowd and embrace frontwheel drive (although certain models will also offer four-wheel drive). It’s a big step, given that a rear drive layout has long been fundamental to BMW’s goal of making cars that are better to drive than their rivals – something we actually don’t think holds true with the current 1 Series. Why the switch? Because BMW decided the drawbacks of rear-wheel drive outweighed the benefits in a family hatchback. The combination of an engine mounted lengthways (therefore requiring a longer bonnet) and a driveshaft running down the centre of the floor meant that interior space suffered, especially for rear passengers and in the boot. We drove a number of camouflaged pre-production versions of the new 1 Series at BMW’s test facility in France, taking on both test tracks and public roads. We tried the entrylevel 118i, which uses a 140bhp 1.5-litre threecylinder petrol engine, on both standard and Sport suspension, as well as the 120d xDrive, featuring a 190bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, and the 306bhp M135i xDrive hot hatch, with its 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit. The focus for BMW’s driving dynamics engineers was to ensure that the new 1 Series had a similar character to the old one but was even better to drive. To do that, they upgraded the suspension and developed new software, with a particular focus on traction control. In 118i form, the car is nicely balanced, with a solid and stable ride that smooths out all but the worst imperfections and bumps in the road, RIVALS
Audi A3 Sportback
Mercedes A-Class
Has strong, efficient engines and a classy interior, but a few cars are better value.
Good to drive and stunning inside. Options come only in expensive packs.
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INDIVIDUAL The 1 Series’ designers did their best to retain the illusion of a long bonnet, while the grille and lights are said to be more distinct from other BMWs’.
‘The 118i is nicely balanced, with a stable ride, and remains composed on twisting roads’ making for a comfortable driving experience, but it’s still a bit firmer than some rivals, such as the Volkswagen Golf. It remains decently composed both on straight and twisting roads, demonstrating little body lean. The steering is responsive and direct and the front end resists pushing wide through corners, even if you attack them enthusiastically. On a wet handling track, the new traction control system ensured that slip was kept to a minimum, making it easy to maintain control and confidence. In a back-to-back comparison on that course, the new 1 Series definitely felt more composed than its predecessor. When equipped with its seven-speed automatic gearbox, the 118i doesn’t accelerate from a standstill as fast as some similarly powerful rivals, but it offers reasonably brisk, responsive progress once up to speed, even if it won’t raise your heart rate too much. Refinement is decent rather than exceptional. The 120d xDrive has better acceleration, partly thanks to a good mid-range surge, and is reasonably refined for a diesel of its size, even if the A3’s four-cylinder 2.0-litre equivalents are quieter. It’s aided by an eight-speed automatic gearbox and BMW’s four-wheel drive system,
which can send up to half of the power output to the rear wheels when needed. The fastest 1 Series on offer will be the M135i xDrive. It will replace the excellent M140i hot hatch, because that model’s six-cylinder engine quite literally won’t fit in the new 1 Series. The new unit has 29bhp less, at 306bhp, but it still feels like plenty. The M135i xDrive has bespoke suspension and increased structural stiffness, so it should still appeal to those buyers most concerned with driving dynamics. The suspension, the firmness of which can be altered by the driver, ensures confident, rewarding handling, and the steering – which is pleasingly direct and inspires confidence – is adjusted to match. The interiors of our test cars were largely concealed and disguised, so it was impossible to get a gauge of what the new 1 Series is like inside, but we can say that there’s plenty of room up front for both driver and passenger. BMW claims the new 1 Series offers a muchneeded extra 30mm of knee clearance and 20mm of head room in the back, and that’s easier to access thanks to better-shaped door apertures. Meanwhile, the boot has grown by 20 litres, putting it in touch with rivals’.
The 1 Series has a sporty, relatively low driving position
The 118i isn’t the quickest of its kind, but it’s sufficient
What’s clear, even at this early stage, is that the new 1 Series still feels and drives like a BMW. So if the promised gains in space and comfort are delivered, it should be a very competitive prospect in the family car class.
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BMW 7 Series Luxury limo gets a new look, engine and infotainment upgrades and more advanced tech On sale Now Price from £69,445 Alan Taylor-Jones Alan.Taylor-Jones@haymarket.com
IF YOU’RE IN the fortunate position of looking to buy a massive luxury liner of a car, the BMW 7 Series has always offered something a little different from rivals such as the Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Although it can cosset its occupants, it’s also a firm favourite for those who want to drive rather than be driven. A raft of upgrades for 2019 aim to bring the fight to its more recently released or refreshed rivals. If you look past the giant grille – a whole 40% bigger than before – you’ll find a revised infotainment system with the latest software and improved voice control, as well as a new, fully digital instrument cluster and improved semi-autonomous driving functionality. The car promises to be quieter, too, thanks to thicker acoustic glass on the side and rear windows and improved sound deadening around the rear seat area. If comfort for rear seat passengers is the priority, there’s also a long-wheelbase variant that stretches the gap between the front and rear wheels by 14cm. In addition to the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel RIVALS
Audi A8 The class leader for ride comfort, cruising serenity and interior quality, with smooth, efficient engines.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Has a sumptuous interior, a pillowy ride and a wide range of engine options.
petrol engine instead of the previous model’s slightly gruff four-cylinder unit, so it’s refined even when the battery charge is depleted. The 750i’s V8 is more noticeable, but we suspect intended buyers will appreciate its burly background rumble. Power has increased by 79bhp to 523bhp – enough to hurl this vast limo down the road with enough force to embarrass many out-and-out sports cars. You can hustle the 7 Series along a winding road, but even with optional four-wheel steering helping to tuck its nose into corners, it can’t hide its bulk. Add in steering that blots Interior is plush but a little too much like the 5 Series’ out any information about grip and you’ll soon go back that’s expected to be the BUYER’S FILE to a more relaxed cruise. most popular choice, engine BMW 745Le xDrive M Sport A five-seat interior is options include a heavily Price £87,560 standard, but you can also reworked 4.4-litre petrol V8 Engine 6cyl, 2998cc, turbo, petrol, specify a four-seat setup in the 750i and a new plug-in plus electric motor with reclining rear pews. In hybrid (745e). The former will Power 389bhp (combined) the long-wheelbase car, rear be available exclusively in Torque 442lb ft (combined) seat space is just as plentiful standard length with fourGearbox 8-spd automatic as you’ll find in its rivals, so wheel drive, while the latter 0-62mph 5.1sec you can stretch out in total has a choice of lengths and Top speed 155mph comfort. There’s loads of rear or four-wheel drive. Economy 122.8mpg (WLTP combined) supple leather and classy Adaptive air suspension CO2, tax band 52g/km, 19% (NEDC) wood trim, but it lacks the is standard on all models, wow factor of the S-Class’s allowing you to pick between interior and the configurable digital dials are maximum waft, a firmer sports setting and a harder to read than those in the A8 and S-Class. mode that adapts to your driving style. Rippled All in all, while the 7 Series has been roads are smoothed off well, although the improved, we’d still take the A8 for its superior softest (Comfort Plus) mode can make the comfort, finish and refinement. 7 Series feel a little wallowy. Expansion joints and potholes cause more of a thud than you’d get in an A8, at least on the optional 20in SAYS wheels fitted to our test cars. Otherwise, the 7 Series is impressively Plug-in hybrid impresses, but it hushed. Road and wind noise are well isolated, can’t quite match its best rivals while the 745e can drive in whisper-quiet electric mode for up to 36 miles (officially) for comfort and interior quality while emitting as little as 48g/km of CO2. The hybrid now features a silken six-cylinder whatcar.com May 2019 | 25
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MercedesBenz GLB All-new family SUV has chunky, G-Class-inspired looks, plus seven seats and technology from the A-Class On sale Late 2019 Price from £35,000 (est) Darren Moss Darren.Moss@haymarket.com FEW SUVs ARE quite such status symbols as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. But if you aren’t able to spend £94,000 or more for the privilege, you’ll soon be able to get its hardcore 4x4 look distilled into a regular family SUV: the GLB. Although the design will be toned down on the way to becoming a production car, the GLB concept features off-road-inspired adornments such as an integrated roofbox, LED spotlights and chunky all-terrain tyres wrapped around 17in wheels. As you’d expect, the GLB neighbours the GLA and GLC in the Mercedes range, but in terms of size, there’s just a whisker between it and the latter, so it’s the brand’s smallest SUV to have seven seats. The pair in the third row, which are likely to be best reserved for small adults or children, sit flush with the boot floor when they’re not in use. Meanwhile, the middle row splits and folds 40/20/40 and can be slid back and forth to prioritise either boot capacity or leg room. Up to four child car seats can be fitted in the GLB’s second and third rows. The interior design is largely borrowed from the latest A-Class family car, including the highly impressive MBUX interface, which includes a digital instrument display and a large infotainment touchscreen with touchpad controllers down by the gear selector and on the steering wheel. In concept form, the GLB is powered by a 221bhp petrol engine that sends power to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. When it goes on sale, it’s expected to offer the same choice of engines as the A-Class, plus 4Matic fourwheel drive. The driver can flick between three driving modes – Comfort, Eco and Sport – that alter, among other things, the proportion of power sent to the rear wheels. The GLB is expected to cost only slightly less than the GLC, at around £35,000. Like that car, its main rivals will be the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, which are currently priced from £40,175 and £38,570 respectively.
The GLB is much boxier than the similar-sized GLC
Porsche Cayenne Coupé Luxury SUV gets a sleeker design and punchy petrol engines to challenge the Audi Q8 On sale May Price from £62,129 Darren Moss Darren.Moss@haymarket.com IF YOU’RE IN the market for a luxury SUV but want something that will set you apart from ‘regular’ models such as the class-leading Audi Q7, the latest Porsche Cayenne is an excellent place to put your money. If you also want the styling of an SUV-coupé, however, Porsche hasn’t had an alternative, leaving you to head in the direction of the Audi Q8, BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. Enter the new Porsche Cayenne Coupé. As well as its rakish rear end, Porsche’s third SUV model features a shallower windscreen and wider bumpers than the regular Cayenne, plus the same active rear spoiler that pops out when it’s travelling at more than 56mph. At first, buyers will have the option of two petrol engines. The first is a 335bhp 2.9-litre turbocharged V6 that enables a 0-62mph time of 5.9sec and returns 30.4mpg in the official WLTP fuel economy test. Its CO2 emissions are 215g/km. The other is a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 producing 542bhp in the Turbo model. This cuts the 0-62mph sprint time to just 3.9sec but reduces economy to 25.0mpg and raises CO2 emissions to 261g/km. At least one plug-in hybrid version of the Cayenne Coupé will arrive later this year, but no diesel engines will be offered. Inside, the Cayenne Coupé shares its dashboard with the Cayenne, including the part-digital instrument panel and impressive 12.3in touchscreen infotainment system. Other features include a panoramic glass roof, or you can have a coloured carbonfibrereinforced plastic roof to save weight. As standard, the Cayenne Coupé has four seats, with the pair in the rear divided by an armrest. You can opt for a three-seat bench at no cost, though. Rear passengers sit 30mm
The Cayenne’s fantastic interior layout goes unchanged lower than in the Cayenne to compensate for the Coupé’s sloping roof; we’ve sat back there and it’s fine for kids and small adults. While the Cayenne Coupé has a substantially smaller boot than the Cayenne, you can still fit more inside it than in the Q8’s and X6’s. The GLE Coupé’s, however, will hold more still. Be warned that choosing the Turbo model reduces the available space slightly. The V6 Cayenne Coupé is priced from £62,129 – very similar to the Q8, X6 and GLE Coupé – and rises to £104,729 for the Turbo.
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Thieves can use gadgets to intercept and then replicate the signals sent by modern car key fobs
New ratings for car security NEW TESTS THAT tell you how easily your car can be stolen have been launched by Thatcham Research, which already conducts safety tests on behalf of Euro NCAP in the UK. The ratings are ‘superior’, ‘good’, ‘poor’ and ‘unacceptable’, and they’re awarded based on how well a car performs in a range of security tests. These include one that identifies digital vulnerabilities in keyless start systems. Of the 11 cars tested so far, five have been branded as poor. These are the Ford Mondeo executive car, the Toyota Corolla family hatchback, the Lexus UX and Hyundai Nexo SUVs and the Kia Proceed estate. Meanwhile, the Jaguar XE executive saloon was rated as ‘superior’, as were the Range Rover Evoque, Audi E-tron and Porsche Macan SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class MPV. The Suzuki Jimny small SUV was the only car to receive an ‘unacceptable’ rating. “This car [the Jimny] scores consistently badly across all criteria, missing some fundamental security features that consumers might rightly expect should be fitted to a new car,” said Thatcham’s chief technical officer, Richard Billyeald. The introduction of the new rating system is in response to increased awareness from 28 | May 2019 whatcar.com
car buyers of security risks and ties in with the growing cost of car thefts in the UK. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says the cost of claims relating to vehicle theft in 2018 was up by 29% on the previous year and amounted to £1 million every day. In particular, the ABI says the surge in car crime is down to an increase in the number of thefts using keyless entry systems, where thieves can hijack the signal from a key fob and use it to unlock and start a car. Laurenz Gerger, policy advisor at the ABI, said the rise in crime is “worrying” for drivers and that the record amounts being paid in claims “in part reflects the vulnerability of some cars to keyless relay theft”. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has hit back, however, saying the automotive industry “takes vehicle crime extremely seriously”. It added: “The latest technology has helped to bring down theft dramatically during the past 20 years. However, criminals will always look for new ways to steal cars; it’s an ongoing battle and why manufacturers continue to invest billions in ever more sophisticated security features and software upgrades.”
Many older cars can still be covered if a problem occurs
Drivers missing out on extended warranties MORE THAN HALF of car buyers aren’t aware that they can extend the warranty beyond the time their car originally comes with, a new survey by The Motor Ombudsman has found. The results also showed that only 32% of all participants knew that they could use an independent provider to purchase an extended policy and didn’t have to do it through their dealer. Perhaps more worryingly, the survey highlighted a knowledge gap among drivers, with 53% of respondents saying they wouldn’t know which elements of the car would be covered under an extended warranty if they experienced an electrical failure or breakdown. The Motor Ombudsman says drivers should read their policy documents carefully to find out what’s covered.
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INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSISTANCE (ISA) will be fitted to every new car sold in the UK from 2022, along with other safety features such as monitors that detect when a driver has become drowsy or distracted. The plans have been approved by the European Commission and will apply to the UK regardless of the outcome of the current Brexit discussions, because the British Government has committed itself to mirroring EU car safety standards. ISA doesn’t apply the brakes but limits engine power and acceleration to prevent vehicles from exceeding the set speed limit. It ensures
that the speed is automatically adjusted by using a “speed sign recognition camera and/or GPS-linked speed limit data,” according to the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC). The technology has been strongly supported by safety campaigners and the ETSC, which says it has the potential to reduce collisions by 30% and save around 25,000 lives within 15 years. However, there will be a manual override option so that drivers can remain in control of their cars’ speed if necessary. Even if it’s switched off, the system will still have visual and audible alerts if you speed.
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FAMILY CARS Audi A3 Late 2019 Larger and roomier, with a Q3-like interior. Kia Xceed Late 2019 Raised, SUV-styled variant of three-star hatch. Seat Leon Late 2019 All-new hatch will share a lot with the next Golf. Volkswagen Golf Summer Mk8 model gets new engines, including mild hybrids, more room inside and a techy interior.
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Reader Test Team Range Rover Evoque Family SUV gets new mechanicals, technology and styling in its second generation Kris Culmer Kris.Culmer@haymarket.com
THE RANGE ROVER Evoque of 2011 began a sea change. Its sleek, futuristic design went down a storm, and from then on, Land Rover placed an even greater focus on making its cars look slick. So, the styling of the new Evoque is instantly recognisable but updated with cues from the bigger Velar. Underneath, though, all is new. There’s a new platform that makes the family SUV stiffer – improving its ride, handling and refinement – as well as roomier inside. What’s more, all engines apart from the entry-level diesel come with 48V electrical assistance that increases efficiency by up to 6%. The interior has been made more luxurious, too, with digital instruments on most models and the Velar’s twin-touchscreen system for the infotainment and ancillary controls. We said the new Evoque was a big step forward when we drove it last month, giving it four stars. Will our readers be just as impressed? 38 | May 2019 whatcar.com
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Age 54 Job Private income Drives Infiniti Q50 “I’m considering the Evoque, Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Jaguar E-Pace. Each is good-looking and distinctive, but I’d now say the Evoque is second to the Stelvio. “It’s more sophisticated than its predecessor, however. It’s very cool, and that carries through to the smooth-looking interior. I worry about the touchscreens, though; I’d prefer buttons so that I don’t have to root around in sub-menus trying to find things. “At 6ft 3in tall, I find it fairly easy to get into the Evoque, although I have to mind my head, because the sloping
roofline is relatively low. Still, it’s roomy inside; head and leg room are fine. “I’m pleased to hear that Land Rover has upgraded the Evoque’s suspension and will now offer adaptive dampers, because ride is more important than handling in an SUV to me. For the same reason, I’d avoid the larger alloys, even though they look great. “The size of the boot is fine; I did think it would be deeper, but I’m happy to accept that in exchange for the spare wheel. “This Satin Red paintwork is fantastic; dull colour choices put me off many cars these days. The light interior looks great, too.”
‘At 6ft 3in tall, I find it easy to get in the Evoque, and it’s roomy inside’
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It concerns Adrian that most functions are now controlled via a touchscreen
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Age 37 Job Software tester Drives BMW 3 Series Touring “I’ve always liked the Evoque, but it has started to show its age lately. Thankfully, this successor looks great; the proportions are still very good and the lines have all been smoothed out. “The two large touchscreens have very sharp graphics and software that’s fairly intuitive, but they would take some getting used to. I have to say I’m pleased Land Rover has retained physical dials for the climate control. “I suffer from bad back pain during long drives in my 3 Series, due to its sporty nature; the
Evoque’s seats are wider and softer, without being too squishy. “Their backs are heavily recessed, too, so at 6ft 2in I have enough knee room when sitting behind a similarly tall driver. It’s a squeeze for three adults abreast in the rear, but it’s not too bad. “There’s lots of storage space, with two cupholders, a large glovebox, decent doorbins and a large area in the centre console. The boot is very big, too; you could easily do an airport run. “I want my next car to be more economical, so the Evoque’s mild hybrid tech is a selling point, and the future plug-in hybrid version will be of even more interest.” Matthew was impressed by the boot, which is 10% larger than the original Evoque’s whatcar.com May 2019 | 39
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Age 26 Job Technical projects leader Drives Audi S3 Saloon
Door handles pop out when the car is unlocked; full LED headlights come as standard JOACHIM COHEN
Age 37 Job Teacher Drives Fiat Panda Trekking “I bought a Fiat Panda Trekking because I love cars that look like off-roaders, and that’s why the Evoque also really appeals to me. “Its styling is out of this world; all the surfaces are so smooth, whereas the old Evoque and most rivals are all creased. Plus, the line that runs between the headlights and tail-lights makes the whole design very cohesive. “Sadly, I feel the lower of the touchscreens inside controls too much and the touchpads [instead of buttons] on the wheel aren’t at all intuitive.
“I quite like the eucalyptus seat trim and the wheel has an unusual textile that’s lovely to the touch, but the dashboard feels disappointingly cheap. You don’t feel that spoiled in the rear, either, without cupholders or separate climate control. “The driving position is spot on and the front seats are unbelievably comfortable, plus I’m pleased to see shift paddles for the automatic gearbox and a spacious footwell for the driver. “There’s a special film on the camera lenses that repels dust and mud, which is great; that and the spare wheel show Land Rover still has a focus on off-roading.”
‘The driving position is spot on and the seats are unbelievably comfy’
“I owned an original Evoque and it was very nice, but I swapped into an Audi S3 because it offered more modern technology. “So, I’m pleased to find that the tech on the new Evoque is much better. One of the features I like most is the in-built 4G data connection, because it can give you live traffic information and facilitate a wi-fi hotspot. “There’s even a fully digital instrument display on higher trim levels, which is great news. “The flush door handles look amazing; they make the whole
car sportier. In fact, the design in general is a lot sleeker, helped by the slimmer headlights. I also like that the Evoque now has ‘sweeping’ indicators like my car. “I took my old Evoque on a Land Rover experience day and it was excellent, so the fact this new model is apparently even better off road is really exciting. “It’s helped by a camera that shows you what’s beneath the bonnet, and that would also help you avoid kerbing your wheels. “The digital rear-view mirror is really cool, too; it displays a wide-angle camera view, so you can see behind you a lot clearer; the rear window is very narrow.”
‘The fact the Evoque is now even better off road is really exciting’
The camera lens that feeds the digital rear-view mirror is hidden in a fin on the roof
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SHARE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW Car sharing companies allow you to rent a car quickly and easily for short periods. This sounds ideal for inner-city dwellers and tourists, so we find out how well it works Photography: John Bradshaw
Claire Evans Claire.Evans@haymarket.com
Shared cars are booked online, using a phone or a computer 42 | May 2019 whatcar.com
IF YOU’RE A user of Airbnb, you’ll no doubt be intrigued by the idea of car sharing. You rock up in a new city and instead of getting a hire car that could be anything from a Dacia to a Mercedes-Benz, the chariot of your choice could be parked up and waiting for you. So, if you fancy cruising around Los Angeles in a Ford Mustang or going green in London in a Volkswagen e-Golf, the car you want is only a few clicks or smartphone taps away. Car sharing lets you avoid the long queues at airport car hire counters, because you can book vehicles and do all the paperwork online when it suits you. You can also get a car or a van for a few hours, rather than a whole day, reducing the cost and providing a handy solution for when you need to transport extra large items. Many car sharing companies have a maximum rental period of seven days, but you’ll be better off using a conventional car hire company if you need a car for longer than this anyway.
How to sign up for car sharing ■ Register online, then upload a scan of your driving licence with a photo of you. ■ Download the service’s smartphone app, which will enable you to book a car and, in many cases, unlock the doors when you get to it. Zipcar also sends you a card that you can use to unlock cars as a back-up. ■ Pick your car and reserve it either online or via the app. ■ Use the app to get sat-nav directions to the car. ■ Check the car over inside and out and note down or photograph any damage on it. Some services advise photographing the damage, while Zipcar asks you to call its service centre to log details of the damage and get a reference number for it. ■ Get the car key either from the car’s owner or, if the car has a remote entry access box fitted, out of the glovebox.
Ways to avoid any problems ■ Don’t pay the car sharing company’s damage waiver fee; you’ll save lots of money going with a third party online.
You use your phone to unlock the car; Zipcar sends you a keycard as back-up
Shared cars are located in a far wider range of places than traditional hire cars, giving the added convenience that if you’re in a town or city, you shouldn’t have to travel far to collect one. Many services also let you collect a car from one location and drop it off at another, so if you want to get to the airport but avoid parking fees while you’re abroad, you can pick up a car from near your home and then leave it somewhere near the terminal.
When did car sharing start?
Car sharing is a concept that has certainly taken off in the US. It started there back in 2000, with the launch of Zipcar, which now says it’s the world’s largest car sharing service, having more than a million members worldwide with access to 10,000 cars in 500 cities throughout nine countries. The idea has been slower to take off in Europe, despite the UK’s first car sharing
service, the City Car Club, launching in the same year. According to research conducted by Dutch banking and financial services provider ING, two-thirds of Europeans attach emotional value to their cars, even though most are parked up for 95% of the time. However, when it asked nearly 13,000 people from 13 countries about their views on car sharing, 30% showed an interest in using a car sharing service and 60% were prepared to share their car in return for cash. As such, ING predicts there will be 7.5 million shared cars on European roads by 2035. In the UK, there are currently two forms of car sharing services: companies such as Zipcar that own a fleet of vehicles based at pick-up points in various locations, and peer-to-peer platforms such as Hiyacar that enable private owners of cars to lend them out when they’re not in use. The latter type is also used by dealerships to make money from cars they have in stock.
What’s included in the price?
Some car sharing companies cover all the associated costs of using a car. For example,
■ Before you set off, take photos of the car from all four sides, each wheel and the interior, including the odometer and fuel gauge, as evidence you can use in case of a fraudulent claim. ■ Take close-up shots of any damage on the bodywork and wheels and any damage or stains inside. Follow the company’s rules on reporting these. ■ Work out how many miles you’ll be covering and choose an appropriate car to avoid extra mileage fees. ■ Follow the guidelines on fuelling. ■ Return the car on time or extend the rental period if you’re running late. ■ Make sure the car is clean inside and out when you return it; some firms will reimburse the cost of a car wash and vacuum, and it’s better to do this than pay a penalty for leaving the car dirty. ■ Take photos before you return the car to show you’ve caused no damage. ■ Peer-to-peer car sharing websites get users to rate their experience, so ensure you get good feedback by returning the car as you found it and on time. whatcar.com May 2019 | 43
ADVICE CAR SHARING COMPANY COMPARISON Name
Who supplies cars?
Deposit
Car booked
Distance to car* Cost per hour
C
Company
Joining fee/ monthly fee £25/£5**
Co-wheels
na
2018 Toyota Yaris Hybrid
4.8 miles
£6.25
£3
Drivy
Owners and traders
na/na
£250
2015 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel
5.1 miles
na****
£4
E-Car Club Enterprise Car Club
Company Company
£50/na na/na
na na
2018 Nissan Leaf 2017 Toyota Auris Hybrid
16.2 miles 1.5 miles
£6.50 £6
£5 £5
Hiyacar
Owners and traders
na/na
na
2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol
5.1 miles
na†
£5
Turo
Owners and traders
na/na
na
2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol
6.4 miles
na
£4
Zipcar Forest Row Car Club
Company Company
na/na £11.75/£5.88
na na
2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 petrol 2017 Toyota Yaris Hybrid
0.7 miles 50.2 miles
£9 £2.30 for 3 hrs
£8 £2
Europcar
Company
na/na
£250
2018 Vauxhall Astra or similar
3.5 miles
na
£8
Avis
Company
na/na
£200
2018 Ford Focus or similar
4.8 miles
na
£5
Key ● Insurance ● Breakdown cover ● Congestion charge ● Electric car charging *From the What Car? office in Twickenham, Middlesex ** Refunded against the cost of renting >Includes joining fee, so future trips will be cheaper < Includes £19 for fuel † Minimum rental time on this car is two hours (£24.75) # Includes £15 for fuel
Zipcar pays for your fuel (by putting a fuel payment card in each vehicle), the London Congestion Charge and the Dartford Crossing toll. However, others ask drivers to top up the fuel at the end of the loan period to the brim or the same level as when they collected the car. Mileage limits also vary. Zipcar lets you travel 60 miles per day for free but charges 25 pence for every mile on top of that. Other companies don’t pay for fuel but allow users to do up to 300 miles a day before charging an excess fee. All the companies we looked at charge a fee for the late return of a car, too, and most will charge a fee for the forwarding of parking fines or fixed penalty notices for motoring offences. Although all shared cars are insured, users are encouraged to take out extra collision
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damage waiver cover to reduce or remove an excess that’s usually set at £750. We advise you to check the cost of obtaining this separately before paying up, though, because it’s almost always cheaper to buy direct from an insurer. The priciest cover offered by a car sharing firm is a whopping £19.20 per day from Turo – four times as much as the cover we found online.
What it’s like in reality
We tried out two car sharing services, Zipcar and Hiyacar, by renting a family hatchback for two hours from each. As one of the biggest and most experienced players, it’s no surprise that Zipcar has the slickest website and app and provides great customer care; it sent us seven emails and two messages via the app just for signing up and renting a car. The 2018 Volkswagen Golf we rented from Zipcar was clean on the outside but had a nasty scratch down one side. This had already been reported and noted down by the previous renter in the car’s info book, but we felt obliged to call and report it too. In addition, the Golf was a bit grubby inside. Usefully, though, its fuel tank was three-quarters full. The process of using the app to unlock the car and lock it again after the trip was really simple. It was good to see that an extra level of security had been added: the key was locked inside a security box in the car’s glovebox that only released when the doors were unlocked. We were much more nervous about knocking on a stranger’s front door to get the keys for the Audi A3 Sportback we booked via Hiyacar. But the owner, Aidan, was really friendly, talked us through the car and walked around it with us so that we could check for any damage. His A3 was spotlessly clean and well specified, but its fuel gauge was in the red, so we needed to find a petrol station pretty quickly – not ideal if you’re in a hurry or in an unfamiliar area.
*** ‡C
our
hrs
Car sharing
Cost per day
Admin fee
Fuel/mileage cost
Daily/free mileage na
Excess mileage fee na
What’s included ●●●
£38.50
na
18p per mile
£44
na
Tank must be topped up to original level na 21p per mile
100 miles
18p per mile
●●
£50 £56
na £3.48
100 miles na
34p per mile na
●●●● ●●
£58
£21.50
Tank must be topped up to original level Tank must be topped up to original level na 29p per mile
na
na
£48
£7.91 per per day
na
£84 £24
na na
£82
na
Tank must be filled before return Tank must be filled before return
£50
na
Collision damage waiver fee £5 per month (excess reduced to £100) £8 per day (excess reduced to £250)
Total cost for two days £138*** £135^
●●
na £10 per month (excess reduced to £100) £9 per day
£159> £125 £160<
na
●●
£19.20 per day
£136#
60 miles na
24p per mile na
●●● ●●
£14.95 per month na
£146‡ £118
na
na
●●
£26 per day
£173
na
na
●●
£64
£117^
*** Co-wheels has Toyota Auris Hybrids but not in London; cost of renting one per weekend is £139.50 **** Minimum rental time on this car four hours (£21) ^Includes £11 for fuel ‡ Cost is two-day bundle of £130
Many cars on offer from Hiyacar and other car sharing companies are fitted with remote access boxes so that users don’t physically have to get keys from owners. This makes life easier for them and less stressful for those concerned about the personal safety aspect of car sharing.
Is car sharing the future?
Some in the automotive industry envisage car sharing becoming as popular as Spotify, based on the theory that once you have the option of borrowing a car whenever and wherever you need it, many will no longer want to own one. The UK’s car sharing services presently don’t have the capacity or breadth of coverage to enable this to happen, but with car makers increasingly viewing themselves as ‘mobility providers’, the idea of car use, rather than car ownership, is expected to rapidly gain pace. There are also a growing number of car clubs run by local councils and other organisations aimed at providing affordable transport for local communities. So far, there are 18 around the UK, from Cornwall to the Outer Hebrides. It’s worth checking whether there’s a car club near you, because they’re often cheaper than national car sharing companies. You can look for clubs local to you through CoMo (como. org.uk), a charity that helps to develop them.
Hiyacar allows you to rent cars from private owners
SAYS Car sharing is great for those who live in a city and need a car only occasionally. It’s especially useful for when you are going on a weekend away, are travelling to and from an airport or need to transport large items. But if you need a car for your daily commute, owning or leasing are still by far the best options. The situation is changing, though. The growth of community car clubs and other car sharing platforms, along with the mindset of younger people who aren’t as wedded to the idea of ownership, will increase the use of car sharing and other mobility solutions. Car sharing doesn’t look like great value compared with leasing, though. The cost of leasing a Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 115 Match for two years (including road tax) is £8685, or £362 per month, although that price doesn’t take into account other incidental costs, which could add a big chunk of cash to the overall cost. That same monthly amount gives you only five or six days’ worth of car sharing, or a higher number of short periods.
Annoyingly, not all car sharing services make it easy for users to find out the total price of renting. You have to sign up and book a car with peer-to-peer platforms to see the entire cost, including any administration fees, and that still won’t include the cost of fuel. Also, many car owners won’t lend you their car for less than four hours. So, community car clubs and big car sharing companies are better value for short loans. But you need to make sure you work out the total cost of a car sharing service to ensure it still isn’t pricier than traditional hiring or using a ride hailing service such as Uber. Indeed, most services are more expensive than traditional car hire companies if you want a car for a weekend, but they are much more likely to provide cars that are significantly closer to you. whatcar.com May 2019 | 45
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How to spec your BMW 1 Series 11 The arrival of an all-new BMW 1 Series later this year means that now is a great time to get large discounts on the current model. Despite being significantly older than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the 1 Series stands out against it and the Audi A3 thanks to its best-in-class infotainment system, good performance and low company car costs. Our recommended 118d model has a peppy 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine, while SE trim contains most of the kit you’ll want. If you’ll be spending a lot of time in your 1 Series, though, here’s our guide to adding more luxury without blowing your budget.
The BMW Professional Media Package (£900) bundles several popular options together, including a larger (8.8in) screen, 3D sat-nav mapping and a digital screen within the instrument panel that shows driving data.
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1
4
5 BEST BUY
BMW 118d SE auto 5dr List price £27,260 Target Price £25,158 Options we’d add BMW Professional Media Package (£900), front Park Distance Control (£295), Comfort Access (£350), Adaptive M Sport suspension (£750), Driving Assistant Package (£390) Cost of options £2685 46 | May 2019 whatcar.com
Ride comfort is something the 1 Series struggles with, but the optional Adaptive M Sport suspension (£750) helps matters, as well as enabling you to switch between different driving modes.
2 The Driving Assistant Package (£390) brings extra safety systems, including automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and a driver attention monitor, so it’s definitely something that we’d add.
3
3 Using a car key is so oldfashioned. Comfort Access (£350) enables you to unlock the doors or open the boot without taking the fob out of your pocket and start the car with the push of a button – useful when you’re loaded up with shopping.
5 You can specify larger (18in) alloy wheels on your 1 Series, but they don’t do the ride any favours and will cost you £1175. Best to save your money and stick with the standard 16in set instead.
4 Every 1 Series comes with rear parking sensors, but adding front sensors (£295) is a wise investment. As well as an acoustic warning, Park Distance Control gives you a graphic on the infotainment screen to show how close you are to objects.
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LEADING LIGHTS Which bulbs are the best today and what does the future hold?
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Claire Evans Claire.Evans@haymarket.com
YOUR CAR’S HEADLIGHTS are probably something you don’t pay much attention to unless they stop working. And if you own a new car with xenon lights, that might not happen for up to 10 years. However, if there’s an older car in your household, it’s likely to have halogen bulbs, which are likely to expire every two to four years. And when you’re choosing replacement bulbs, you’ll soon discover that the technology that was around when your car was new is now woefully out of date. In fact, there is a baffling array of different aftermarket bulbs to choose from today, with prices ranging from a few quid to more than £35. So here we consider whether it’s best to go for the latest, extra-bright bulbs, longerlasting bulbs or bulbs with a whiter light output, or whether you should simply buy the cheapest ones you can find. There are three different types of headlight bulbs: halogen (which is based on the technology that has been around for decades), xenon (which uses newer technology to create longer-lasting, brighter light) and LED, which is the newest, most energy-efficient type of automotive light. Car design generally dictates what type of bulbs are used. Smaller, more affordable cars are most likely to have halogen headlight bulbs, while those with sportier styling will be designed to have narrower headlight units, so they’re likely to use xenon bulbs. Although the latest LED bulbs are widely used for daytime running lights on new cars, as headlights they’re still mostly reserved for range-topping, luxury and sporting models, because they’re the most expensive to produce.
Halogen bulbs
Although the basic technology behind halogen bulbs has been around for more than half a century, they’re still widely used, because they’re the cheapest to produce and replace. Halogen bulbs use a tungsten filament, similar to that in a household bulb, but are filled with halogen gas, which helps the filament glow brighter and last longer. The H4 is a double-filament headlight bulb that’s typically used in small cars. The H17 and H18 bulbs are smaller, more powerful halogen bulbs, while the H8, H9 and H11 are self-sealing bulbs that don’t have to sit inside a watertight unit, so they’re often used as foglights. Typical life expectancy: 2000 hours
Xenon or high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs
Xenon bulbs, also known as high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs, have an arc instead of a filament between their two electrodes. By law, it has to be working at 80% capacity within four seconds of being turned on, so it needs a high-voltage starter to ignite the gas and a control unit to keep the bulb alight. Although xenon is the gas that’s used to start the arc, it’s metal salts that keep it alight. Until recently, most cars with xenon lights also needed headlight washers and a selflevelling mechanism to keep the light beams projected downwards no matter how heavily loaded the car is. This makes them pricier to produce – the main reason why many car makers stuck with halogen for so long. whatcar.com May 2019 | 49
ADVICE However, bulb producers have now managed to produce xenon bulbs that have a lower light output and therefore don’t need a self-levelling system or lens washers, making them about half the cost. So now we’re seeing them offered on a growing number of smaller cars and cheaper trim levels. Although xenons generally last much longer than halogen bulbs, their light output can decrease over time, so eventually they won’t emit enough light to be safe for night use. Some manufacturers therefore recommend replacing xenon bulbs every three years. Typical life expectancy: 10,000 hours
Halogen bulbs cost little but are dimmer and short-lived
LED bulbs
LED lights are now replacing xenons on new cars, because they are more energy efficient, last longer and allow car makers to create signature light shapes. In LED bulbs, electricity is passed through one or more light-emitting diodes instead of a filament or arc. The light produced is similar in brightness to that of a xenon bulb, but LED bulbs don’t produce excess heat, so they’re more efficient and therefore cheaper to run. One concern is that if the electronics in an LED bulb fail, in general the whole light unit will have to be replaced, which will be very expensive and therefore impractical when cars are older and worth much less. However, there are already some LED bulbs that can be replaced separately, rather than needing to be soldered into place inside a light unit. Typical life expectancy: 30,000 hours
Can you retrofit xenon or LED bulbs? If your car originally came with halogen bulbs, you can’t retrofit it with xenons or LEDs, because the law states the replacement bulbs must have a filament. However, if your car already has xenon lights, they can be replaced with higher-specification aftermarket bulbs.
Xenon bulbs are much better and their cost is now falling
That said, a number of aftermarket bulb manufacturers now sell higher-spec halogen bulbs. Philips and Ring produce examples that project up to 150% more light onto the road, plus ones that emit a whiter light that’s closer to that of LED bulbs. This is more like sunlight, so it provides improved visibility.
Are headlights now too bright?
Headlights have become brighter in the past few years, and at the same time many sources have reported an increase in problems with drivers being dazzled by the headlights of other vehicles. The RAC recently surveyed its members and found that 16% of drivers
The history of headlights Late 1880s The very first cars used lamps fuelled by oil or acetylene gas.
1898 The first electric headlights were offered, on the Columbia Electric. 1912 Cadillac introduced the first integrated electric ignition and light system, which became the basis for modern car lighting set-ups. 1915 The Guide Lamp company introduced the first dipped and main beam 50 | May 2019 whatcar.com
lights, but the driver had to physically adjust them. 1917 Cadillac introduced dipped and main beam lights that were operated by a switch inside the car. 1962 Halogen headlight bulbs were introduced by Philips. The single-filament H1 bulb is still in use today, primarily in reversing lights. 1970 The double-filament halogen bulb (H4) arrived. This can switch from high to low beam, so only one bulb is needed in each light. 1990 Philips introduced the first xenon bulb, which was then first employed by BMW, on the 1991 7 Series.
1992 Philips introduced the H7 halogen bulb, which works with mirror elements in the back of the headlight so that it can be used in cars with clear glass lenses. 2007 The original Audi R8 supercar became the first car to use both all-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. 2014 The BMW i8 was the first car to have laser lights, as an auxiliary high beam.
had suffered a near-miss accident due to the brightness of another car’s headlights and that nearly two-thirds (60%) of drivers now struggle to tell if an oncoming car’s headlights are on dipped or full beam due to their brightness. More than half of those who responded said the problem is getting worse. In fact, nearly 90% of drivers believe some car headlights are too bright, while 65% are regularly dazzled by dipped-beam headlights on oncoming vehicles and 49% are regularly dazzled by headlights in their rear-view mirror. Around 65% of people think car headlights are brighter than ever and more than half (51%) say cars with a higher ride height – such as SUVs – dazzle them the most. However, motorists aren’t great at making sure their own cars don’t dazzle oncoming drivers; up to 71% could be dazzling other drivers because they don’t adjust their car’s headlights when carrying lots of passengers or heavy items in the boot, and while 25% have suspected their headlights were misaligned, only 18% took the car to a garage to get it fixed. Jürgen Melzer, an automotive bulb expert, says: “When you’re dazzled by an oncoming car’s headlights, 90% of the time this is because the car has misaligned halogen bulbs, not over-bright xenons or LEDs. However, because the light from xenons in particular is whiter than that of halogens, people think they’re the ones dazzling drivers.” Aftermarket bulb maker Ring highlights the importance of buying E-marked (UN standard) bulbs from reputable suppliers, because these have been designed to put light on exactly the right part of the road and tested to ensure they do so. “There are very cheap alternatives available, particularly from unknown sources online,” the company says. “Bulbs are safetycritical, and as such it’s not worth risking buying ones that haven’t been tested.”
Future developments in car lighting
Many new cars have headlights that automatically flip between dipped and main beam, and this technology is continually evolving. Ford has already introduced a glarefree light system for its LED headlights that adjusts the beam angle and intensity according to the car’s speed and steering angle, the distance to the vehicle in front, whether the windscreen wipers are on and how light it is outside. The latest development of this is from Audi and Mercedes-Benz, which now offer ‘matrix’ lighting that blocks out light only in a specific area rather than dipping the entire light beam. Audi and BMW also now fit laser lights to some of their range-topping models. However, according to Melzer, it’s LEDs that are likely to bring about the most advances in lighting. “LED performance is increasing and the next generation of bulbs will have smaller optics, giving them a stronger, brighter and more efficient light source,” he says. “The smaller a light can be, the more versatile it can be, so it can be used in more places. For example, LEDs can be used in the grille of an electric car to provide information, such as how much charge the car’s batteries have left. “And when driverless cars are introduced, communication with the outside world will be much more important. So the [LED] lights on these cars could be used to communicate with pedestrians to tell them if the car is slowing down or turning left or right.”
The lowdown on headlights
For this test, we used the standards set out in UN regulations ECE R112 and ECE R37 for type-approving headlight bulbs with an ‘E’ mark for sale. Note that the tests were performed assuming right-hand traffic; for the UK, the pattern would be inverted
Aftermarket bulb test: which is best?
Our test of 10 H4 halogen bulbs reveals that the high-beam reach of the worst bulb is 60 metres shorter than the best and half of the bulbs don’t reach the required standard for brightness on important parts of the road BOSCH ECO (£5.89) We tested two of every bulb, and while one Bosch Eco performed well, the other had poor visibility to the right and towards the horizon and an unacceptable headlight beam angle.
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HALFORDS ESSENTIALS 472 (£6.90) High beam reach towards the horizon is good, and so is visibility in the important areas up to 50 metres ahead and 75 metres to the right. Bulb angle and brightness are also good.
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LUCAS LLB472 (£6.19) Overall high beam reach is short, while brightness up to 50 metres ahead and 75 metres to the right is below the limit. The headlight angle is also rated as poor.
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NEOLUX N472EL EXTRA LIGHT (£9.99) Length of main beam reach is good, but coverage to the right of the car isn’t up with the best. Both headlight beam angle and brightness are rated as good.
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OSRAM COOL BLUE INTENSE (£10.99) The second-best bulb for high beam reach 50-75 metres to the right and 50 metres ahead of the car. Within the accepted parameters for light angle and brightness.
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PHILIPS X-TREME VISION +130% (£22.49) The best performer for high beam reach in the most important areas: 50-75 metres to the right and 50 metres to the front of the car. Meets standards for beam angle and brightness.
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RING LONG LIFE (£6.50) Length of high beam reach towards the horizon is good, but light projection to the right and up to 50 metres ahead of the car isn’t as good as the best here.
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SAKURA EMERGENCY KIT (£5.99) The weakest for light reach ahead and to the right of the car. Overall main beam reach is half as good as the best tested. Brightness is okay but beam angle is not sufficient.
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SIMPLY BRANDS UNIVERSAL KIT (£6.99) The worst performer here for range of light in the three important areas up to 50 metres ahead and 75 metres to the right of car. The angle of the headlight beam was also poor.
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ULTRA POWER BULBS BU475P (£8.04) Overall beam reach is short and visibility up to 75 metres to right of car is poor. One bulb also had poor reach ahead of the car. Headlight beam angle is below the set standard.
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Dealer won’t accept faulty car rejection
Water pump fails early on Skoda Octavia vRS I have a (just) four-year-old Skoda Octavia vRS, which I bought from a Skoda main dealer almost new as an ex-demonstrator. I keep it in top condition; it has a full service history from Skoda and has covered just 30,000 miles, most of them on the motorway. A few months ago, I discovered that the car’s water pump was defective. It was replaced at a cost of £649, and when I contacted Skoda, it told me it wouldn’t contribute to the repair costs. My local dealership took £50 off the bill, but that was the only contribution made. I carried out some online research and discovered that the problem of early water pump failure is a common one on the Octavia vRS, being reported by many owners. So, I contacted Skoda again, because I felt that due to my car’s good condition and low mileage, it would be reasonable for the maker to contribute to the cost of replacing the part. However, I was told that no payment would be made because the fault had happened outside the new car warranty period. Does What Car? think it’s reasonable that a water pump should fail within this timeframe? I have considered taking this to the Small Claims Court; do you think I have a case? Paul Williams
reasonable to ask Skoda to make a goodwill payment towards the cost of repairs. We therefore got in touch to see if it would be prepared to make a contribution. Skoda looked into the case and told us that when Paul contacted customer services to say he didn’t think it was fair that he had received only a £50 discount from the dealer, he was offered a voucher for a free service. Their records show that he declined this offer. However, Paul denied the offer was made, telling us he had no recollection of it and that he would have accepted. Acknowledging there had been a problem with communication between Paul and Skoda’s customer services team, we asked for details of the voucher and if it could still be provided. We were told the voucher would cover the cost of the car’s next service, whatever that would be. If the service is a minor one, it would be worth £100-£150, but if it’s a major one, it would be worth £300-£400. If the latter is the case, this would go a fair way towards covering the cost of the new water pump. Skoda confirmed that the offer was still on the table, and when told that Paul would like to take this up, it arranged for the voucher to be sent to him.
WHAT CAR? SAYS… Premature water pump failure does appear to be a common problem on the Skoda Octavia in general. It’s an issue that has been highlighted by owners in our annual Reliability Survey and we’ve seen reports of it on online forums, too. Seeing as Paul’s car hasn’t done many miles and isn’t long out of warranty, we think it’s
‘As goodwill, Skoda sent Paul a voucher for a service that was worth up to £400’
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I financed a car from a franchised dealer. Within 30 days of buying it, I made the finance company aware that there was an issue with the handbrake: when I released the lever, the brake stayed on and the car wouldn’t move. I recorded a video of the car showing the issue as proof. The dealer sent someone to tow the car back to the garage, and I also filmed that person as they struggled for two minutes to get the car moving. Once the car was back at the garage, the dealer said there was nothing wrong with it and that I couldn’t reject it. What can I do? Pablo Souza
WHAT CAR? SAYS… As long as the car developed the fault within your first 30 days of ownership and you reported it to the finance company within that time, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you the right to reject it and get a full refund. This is because it states vehicles must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described. It’s worth noting, however, that the dealer might not accept your rejection. If it doesn’t, find out whether it’s signed up to The Motor Ombudsman’s codes of practice, and if it is, you can complain to this independent body and ask it to investigate the case. It has guidelines on the way its members should deal with customers’ complaints. If the dealer isn’t signed up, your next step is to start Small Claims Court proceedings against it – a fairly simple process. However, the first thing to do if you want to reject the car is to inform the dealer and finance company in writing and ask for a full refund. You’ll also have to leave the car with the dealer. As well as doing this, it might also be worth asking the dealer whether it has a different car that you can have instead, because this could resolve the situation much more quickly and easily than going to court.
BMW X3’s rear-view camera stolen
WHAT CAR? SAYS… When contacted, BMW told us this was the first time it had heard about a new X3’s I live in London and came out of my rear-view camera being stolen. house one morning recently to find that “The position of the reversing camera the rear-view camera of my 2018 BMW on a BMW is no more susceptible to theft X3 had been stolen. The camera is than comparable cars of other brands,” the located in the boot release recess; the firm said. “The camera is also discreetly thief had removed it and its surround. positioned and out of regular sight.” I called BMW customer services, but However, the fact that there have been a they said there was nothing they could number of cases in Jon’s WIDESPREAD do but feed back to their product team. locality suggests it’s Rear-view cameras They suggested that I claim on my car something thieves have are now common on all types of car. In fact, insurance to get the camera replaced. cottoned on to. Indeed, one is fitted to every My local BMW dealer has quoted there’s a wide selection version of the X3 as standard, along with £900-£1000 to replace the camera, but of used X3 rear-view parking sensors. I don’t think I’ll have it done, because cameras for sale online, it could just be stolen again. Instead, suggesting high demand. I’m going to have a plastic panel fitted We agree the design of the X3’s rear-view over the hole; this will cost £133 and camera is a weakness and something BMW stop water from getting into the wiring. should consider when the car is updated. While the car was in the dealership for servicing, staff there told me it was one of 16 they’d seen with a stolen rearview camera in the previous six weeks. Clearly, the X3 is vulnerable, and you don’t expect this from a car costing nearly £48,000. Do you know if BMW is doing anything about the issue? Jon Cook
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honoured if a franchised dealer had serviced the car every time. However, I remember something about Block Exemption, which allowed non-franchised garages to do the work and not affect the warranties of cars. The specialist I took my car to used official manufacturer parts and assured me the warranty wouldn’t be affected. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Chris Simmons
WHAT CAR? SAYS… With regard to the manufacturer’s warranty that comes with a car when it’s new, Block Exemption allows you to have a car that’s under warranty
serviced by an independent garage, provided it adheres to the car maker’s servicing schedule and uses genuine parts. The regulation was introduced by the European Union in 2003 to promote competition and stop car makers from barring independent garages from servicing new cars. However, it doesn’t apply to the extended warranties offered by many car makers, so it can be stipulated in the terms and conditions that the car must be serviced by a franchised dealer. If your car has an extended warranty or you’re considering taking one out, you should look for this in the terms and conditions.
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COMPARISON
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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look a thrift horse in the mouth With admirable fuel economy and CO2 figures, Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new hybrid RAV4 promises to be one of the cheapest large SUVs to run. But should you choose it over frugal rivals from Honda and Mazda? 54 | May 2019 whatcar.com
IF YOU’RE READING this and experiencing a mild sense of déjà vu, worry not. We did indeed pit the new Honda CR-V against the Mazda CX-5 recently (just two months ago, actually), in a match-up the latter went on to win quite comfortably. So, why the rerun? Well, this time the CR-V is appearing in hybrid form, which means, according to Honda, it’s both faster and more frugal than the pure petrol model we tested previously. Meanwhile, the CX-5 is also featuring in a different guise than before. There’s no hybrid
THE CONTENDERS Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid 2WD SR List price £33,445 Target Price £32,966
Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D 150 2WD Sport Nav+ List price £29,895 Target Price £28,413
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CR-V failed to impress in petrol form. Is this fuel-sipping hybrid version a better buy?
Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid 2WD Excel List price £33,610 Target Price £33,610 NEW
One of our favourite large SUVs, featuring here in its most economical form.
New RAV4 has incredibly low CO2 emissions for such a big car; it’s well equipped, too. whatcar.com May 2019 | 55
COMPARISON model, so we’ve lined up the most economical engine in the range, the 148bhp diesel. But there’s a bigger reason that both cars have been summoned again: a brand new Toyota RAV4 has arrived on the proverbial block. It’s available only in hybrid form and, officially at least, emits a lot less CO2 than either of its rivals and should also net you more miles to the gallon. The question is, which of these fuel-sipping Japanese SUVs is the best buy?
HONDA CR-V
DRIVING Performance, ride, handling, refinement
CR-V leans a lot through bends, but it grips well and can be steered with confidence Noise at 30mph na
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Let’s start with the two hybrids, both of which are the type you don’t need to plug in and charge up. This is obviously good news for convenience, but it means you can’t go very far at all on pure electric power; even with ‘EV mode’ selected, you’ll be lucky to get more than a few hundred yards before the petrol engine kicks in to provide assistance. Switch to any of the normal driving modes and the cars decide for themselves when is best to deploy the electric motor and petrol engine. This generally means battery power alone in stop-start traffic and a combination of both power sources at higher speeds. The main point of hybrid technology is, of course, to improve fuel economy, which it does in both cases (we’ll come on to that later), but with the electric motor and petrol engine giving their all in unison, acceleration isn’t too shabby, either. The CR-V can ultimately whisk you up to speed a little quicker than the RAV4, although both cars do so in a slightly incongruous manner. It’s due to the type of automatic gearbox they use; put your foot down and the petrol engine immediately starts revving hard, almost as though you’re stuck in first gear – only the car keeps accelerating and the revs only start to subside when you ease off with your right foot. It isn’t what you’d call a relaxing experience, particularly in the RAV4, because its 2.5-litre petrol engine sounds coarse and channels vibrations up through the soles of your feet. The CR-V’s 2.0-litre petrol engine is altogether more refined; you hear it revving away in the background, especially up inclines, but it could almost be someone strimming grass in a nearby garden, so it rarely grates. The CX-5 has one of the smoothest diesel engines around, but it still makes the car a rather
Noise at 70mph na
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PERFORMANCE BEST RIDE
Weather conditions Wet
0-60mph 7.7sec
Top speed 112mph
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 7.1sec 30-50mph in kickdown 2.7sec
Turning circle 11.4m
MAZDA CX-5
50-70mph in kickdown 4.4sec Braking 30-0mph 11.3m 70-0mph 60.4m
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph 10.3sec
Top speed 127mph
Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 9.8sec 30-50mph 3rd 4.2sec 4th 6.4sec 5th 10.9sec 6th 17.3sec With good body control and precise steering, the CX-5 handles better than any rival Noise at 30mph na
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Noise at 70mph na
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Turning circle 12.0m
TOYOTA RAV4
50-70mph 3rd 5.9sec 4th 6.4sec 5th 8.7sec 6th 12.1sec Braking 30-0mph 11.3m 70-0mph 63.3m
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph 8.2sec
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 7.2sec 30-50mph in kickdown 2.9sec RAV4 has the least grip and feels the least stable during quick changes of direction Noise at 30mph na
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Noise at 70mph na
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Turning circle 11.8m
50-70mph in kickdown 4.3sec Braking 30-0mph 10.8m 70-0mph 62.0m
Top speed 112mph
Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4
‘CR-V is the least troubled by pockmarked streets and wafts along on faster roads’
‘If you like a supple ride, the firm-edged CX-5 is best avoided’
‘Potholes and broken surfaces tend to send shudders through the body’
gruff companion at crawling speeds compared with the two hybrids. The standard six-speed manual gearbox only compounds this problem by being a bit stiff, and although the stop-start system is quick to switch the engine off when you come to a halt, you have to press the clutch pedal all the way to the bottom of its travel to get the engine to fire up again. An automatic gearbox is available (for £1900), but this makes the CX-5 even less competitive with the hybrids for CO2 emissions. Out on the open road, the 2.2-litre diesel engine fades into the background and the CX-5 is actually quieter than the hybrids when you’re accelerating briskly. But with no electric motor to help propel the car, it doesn’t build speed with quite the same vigour, so overtaking always needs that bit more planning. It’s far from sluggish, though. BEST All three suffer from noticeable HANDLING tyre roar on the motorway – more so than the best large SUVs – although the RAV4 is worst in this respect. Meanwhile, the CX-5 is worst for wind noise, so overall the CR-V is the least rowdy cruiser. There’s a clear pecking order when it comes to ride comfort: the CX-5 is the firmest and the CR-V most agreeable. The way the CX-5 jostles you about, no matter what speed you’re doing, can get tiresome pretty quickly; if you like a supple ride, it’s really best avoided. Meanwhile, although the CR-V is no luxury limo, it’s relatively untroubled by pockmarked urban back streets and wafts along comfortably on faster roads. The RAV4 falls somewhere between those two stalls. It’s certainly smoother on the motorway than the CX-5, yet in town it shimmies around almost as much, while potholes and broken surfaces tend to send shudders through the body. It’s disappointing, given that the RAV4 is the least impressive through corners; it has the least grip and feels the least stable during quick changes of direction. At least the CX-5 rewards you for putting up with its bumpy ride by being good fun to drive. By large SUV standards, it stays surprisingly upright through corners and feels much lighter than its hybrid rivals (it’s no illusion). It has the most precise steering of the trio, too. Meanwhile, the CR-V is composed and stable and has plenty of grip. Yes, it sways around more than the CX-5, but its steering is more naturally weighted than the RAV4’s at all speeds. whatcar.com May 2019 | 57
COMPARISON HONDA CR-V
BEHIND THE WHEEL Driving position, visibility, build quality
The CX-5 and RAV4 have an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with a memory function, not only making it easier for you to get comfortable to start with but also letting you recall your chosen seat settings instantly after someone else has been driving. In the CR-V, you have to set everything up manually, although all three cars have adjustable lumbar support as standard to help ward off lower back pain on longer journeys. The CX-5’s seat holds you in place most securely through corners, while the CR-V’s provides the most support for your upper back – although its firm base does tend to give you a numb bum after an hour or so. All three come with front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera to help you out in tight spots. The CR-V and RAV4 are slightly easier to see out of than the CX-5, because they have thinner windscreen pillars and larger rear side windows. Meanwhile, all of our protagonists have powerful LED headlights to help you see where you’re going that bit better at night. The CX-5 and RAV4 have relatively logical dashboard arrangements and clearly labelled buttons and switches on their steering wheels. Not so the CR-V: the controls for its trip computer and adaptive cruise control are so unintuitive that we’d wager that, without consulting the user manual, you’d simply never work out how to use them. As for interior quality, the latest CR-V is undoubtedly a big step forward compared with its predecessor; all the dashboard
1 Materials feel suitably tough and are well screwed together, but the fake wood trim and hard plastics aren’t exactly plush
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2 Driving position is fundamentally sound; it’s just the poor labelling and usability of the switches that let the side down 3 Unlike the others, the driver’s seat isn’t fully electric, although you do get powered adjustable lumbar support as standard
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BEST DRIVING POSITION
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2 Analogue instrument dials are bright and clear, and some info, such as speed, can be projected onto the windscreen
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3 CX-5’s front seats hold you in place most securely through corners; it’s the only one with an electric passenger seat, too
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TOYOTA RAV4
DESIRABILITY POLL Whatcar.com readers and our Twitter followers were asked to vote for the car in this test that they consider most desirable…
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1 Feels altogether more upmarket inside than its rivals, thanks to lots of squidgy plastics and top-notch build quality
2 Front cupholders are conveniently positioned and door pockets are just about big enough to swallow a bottle of water
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1 RAV4 features plenty of quality materials but also some that feel a bit flimsy. Chunky air-con controls are handy
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3 All-round visibility is good and, as with all three cars, you get front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera
Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 INFOTAINMENT
panels and fixtures feel suitably solid and there are plenty of squidgy materials. Sadly, the obviously fake wood veneers and swathes of shiny, hard plastic lower down let the side down a bit. There are some hard, scratchy plastics in the RAV4, too, but its dashboard looks and feels that bit more upmarket, with buttons and dials that have a surprisingly high-quality feel. Still, neither hybrid can hold a candle to the CX-5; Mazda’s interior quality has improved markedly over the past couple of years and, premiumbadged alternatives aside, things don’t get much better in this class.
This, frankly, is one of the least impressive infotainment systems on the market. The graphics are crude and the 7.0in touchscreen is prone to showing reflections, making it tricky to read in bright conditions. There’s often a lengthy pause between you pressing the screen and anything happening, too. At least it comes with smartphone integration courtesy of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to bypass Honda’s software. WHAT YOU GET Honda CR-V SR Standard
Display size Not available
Sat-nav
DAB radio
Wireless Bluetooth Apple CarPlay phone charging
Upgraded Emergency Android Speakers USB sound Auto sockets SOS system response 9
7.0in
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INFOTAINMENT BEST SYSTEM
Easily the best system here. For a start, you can control it by twisting and pressing a dial between the front seats, as well as via the touchscreen. The first method is much less distracting while you’re driving but, either way, the CX-5’s system is much quicker to react to commands than its rivals’. Smartphone mirroring for Apple and Android devices is standard and, on Sport Nav+ trim, you get a punchy 10-speaker Bose sound system to listen to your favourite tunes. WHAT YOU GET Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav+ Standard
Display size Not available
Sat-nav
DAB radio
Wireless Bluetooth Apple phone CarPlay charging
Android Speakers Upgraded Emergency USB Auto sound SOS sockets system response 10
7.0in
SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, seating flexibility, boot
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These are big cars, dwarfing the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca, so whichever one you choose, you aren’t going to be haunted by groans of discomfort from passengers or find yourself cursing the size of the boot. Nevertheless, there are some notable differences – particularly when it comes to rear leg room. While a couple of six-footers will fit in the back of the CX-5, the gap between their knees and the seat in front won’t be huge. The RAV4 is a bit more generous in this regard, but the limo-like CR-V is undoubtedly the most suitable for tall passengers. The CR-V is also best for carrying three abreast in the rear, even if the humped middle seat isn’t especially comfy. Comparatively tight shoulder room makes the CX-5 the least agreeable choice for those occasions when you need to carry three people in the back, although it’s still hardly cramped. All three cars have two Isofix USED ALTERNATIVE 2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e For the same price as any of our test cars, you could have a used BMW X5 luxury SUV. The xDrive40e is a plug-in hybrid with more than 300bhp and an electric-only range of up to 19 miles. The only catch is that this is the old X5 – a new version came out this year – but for around £35,000 you’ll get a 2017 example in M Sport trim with a full service history and only 30,000 miles on the clock.
Although Toyota’s system is slightly better for usability than the CR-V’s and is positioned higher up on the dashboard so that it’s easier to see, it’s still pretty dire. Not only is the 8.0in touchscreen slow to respond to inputs, but you also don’t get (and can’t add) Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone mirroring – an oversight that leaves it ranked as the worst system here overall. A JBL sound system is optional; it’s worth considering, because sound quality is very good. WHAT YOU GET Toyota RAV4 Excel
Display size
* Also adds Pan View Monitor
Standard
Not available
8.0in
Sat-nav
DAB radio
Wireless Bluetooth Apple phone CarPlay charging
Android Speakers Upgraded Emergency USB Auto sound SOS sockets system response 6
£785*
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COMPARISON child seat mounting points – one on each outer rear seat. You can’t slide the rear seats back and forth in any of our trio like you can in some large SUVs, such as the Citroën C5 Aircross. However, the rear seatbacks can all be reclined to give passengers a more laid-back experience. As you’d expect, all three cars have rear seats that can be folded down when you need extra boot space. The seatbacks split 60/40 in the CR-V and RAV4, while the CX-5 has a more flexible 40/20/40 arrangement. When folded, the rear seats lie virtually flat in the CX-5 and CR-V, whereas you’re left with a gentle slope in the RAV4. With the rear seatbacks up, the RAV4 has the biggest boot and can swallow an impressive 10 carry-on suitcases. Despite being slightly taller, the CR-V’s boot isn’t as long, leaving it one case shy of the RAV4’s tally, while the CX-5 can hold only eight.
HONDA CR-V Boot 497-1694 litres Suitcases 9
CR-V’s boot is tallest up to the roof, with a broad, square aperture. There’s barely any lip at the entrance, although you only get 60/40 splitfolding rear seats
520-830mm
950-1840mm 1005-1335mm
MAZDA CX-5 Boot 494-1608 litres Suitcases 8
BUYING AND OWNING Costs, equipment, reliability, safety and security
Luggage capacity is the smallest of the trio, so unsurprisingly the CX-5 can swallow the fewest cases. You do get handy levers in the boot to drop the rear seats, though
When it comes to which car will cost you the least to buy and own, things start to get complicated. You’ll no doubt already have noticed the CX-5’s appealing list price, and after discounts it’s the cheapest of the trio by a whopping £4500. However, that’s only really relevant if you’re paying for the whole car up front, something few buyers have the wherewithal to do. And even if you do, the CX-5’s comparatively heavy depreciation means that, if you buy now and sell after three years, it will work out only around £1000 cheaper than its hybrid rivals in the long run. If you’re planning to take out
930-1755mm 1045-1440mm
TOYOTA RAV4
BEST BOOT SPACE
Toyota RAV4
Mazda CX-5
Honda CR-V
PRACTICALITY AIDS
530-790mm
Extra length of RAV4’s boot gives it the edge, even though it’s actually the shallowest here. No lip at all at the boot entrance makes loading and unloading super-easy
Electric tailgate Reclining rear seats Sliding rear seats Splitfolding rear seats
60/40
40/20/40
60/40
465-810mm
1015-1865mm 1000-1490mm
Remote rear seat release levers Standard
Boot 580-1690 litres Suitcases 10
Not available
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Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 BEST REAR SPACE
Boots’ suitcase-carrying capacities are measured with a 560x350x230mm Antler suitcase, with the rear seatbacks in place and up to the parcel shelf
BEST FRONT SPACE
960mm 1415mm 770mm
960mm 1475mm 1055mm
Front space is generous, even for tall occupants, and the CR-V has the most rear leg room by a mile. It’s also easiest to get in and out of, thanks to broad door apertures, and it’s the most comfortable for five-up journeys
990mm 1395mm 720mm
945mm 1450mm 1060mm
A couple of six-footers will fit comfortably enough in the back, but the CX-5 is the least accommodating for rear passengers and the worst for carrying five people. As in the others, the rear seatbacks have a limited reclining function
985mm 1420mm 920mm
730mm 1470mm 1050mm While the RAV4 has the least front head and leg room here, you’d have to be exceptionally tall to feel cramped. There’s lots of head room in the back, but leg room is no match for the CR-V’s. None of these cars has sliding rear seats whatcar.com May 2019 | 61
Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4
COMPARISON WHAT THEY WILL COST All prices correct at time of testing
Honda CR-V Mazda CX-5 Best real-world fuel economy, The cheapest monthly PCP but relatively high PCP costs payments by some margin
Toyota RAV4 Cheapest company car thanks to tiny CO2 emissions
PRICES List price Target Price Company car tax
£33,445 £32,966
£29,895 £28,413
£33,610 £33,610
£310
£326
£279
£350
£350
£310
(until April 2020)
Contract hire (per month) RESALE VALUE BY YEAR
■ Honda CR-V ■ Mazda CX-5 ■ Toyota RAV4
35 30 25 20
£19,830 £18,729
Value (£1000s)
a PCP finance agreement, the CX-5 is once again your cheapest option. Put down a £3500 deposit on a 36-month deal and you’ll pay £411 a month. The RAV4 and CR-V will cost you an extra £44 and £91 a month respectively. The hybrids are much more compelling as company cars, though. With a CO2 output of just 105g/km, the RAV4 qualifies for a lower rate of benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax than either of its rivals here; as a 40% taxpayer, you’ll sacrifice £279 each month to run one. The CR-V is still remarkably efficient in comparison with conventional petrol and diesel rivals; you’ll need to cough up £310 a month in BIK tax. With the CX-5, that monthly sacrifice rises to £326 – largely because diesels are taxed at a higher rate. There’s little to split our trio when it comes to real-world fuel economy. In our tests, the CR-V averaged 43.3mpg, the RAV4 42.3mpg and the CX-5 41.2mpg – proof that hybrids can be more economical than diesels. However, while the hybrids are undoubtedly far more frugal in town driving, the CX-5 delivers better real-world economy on the motorway. All three cars are really well equipped as standard, coming with climate control, leather seats (heated in the front), keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, emergency city braking, blindspot monitoring, lane assist and traffic sign recognition. The CX-5 and RAV4 go one step further with a heated steering wheel. The independent safety experts at Euro NCAP hadn’t completed testing of the RAV4 at the time of writing, but they awarded strong marks for crash protection to both the CR-V and CX-5. The latter was slightly better at protecting adult occupants, mainly due to its superior whiplash protection for people sitting in the back, while the CR-V scored higher marks for keeping children from harm. Toyota was the third bestperforming brand in the 2018 What Car? Reliability Survey, behind only Suzuki and Lexus. Historically, Honda has a good reputation for reliability too, but it ranked only 15th (out of 31 brands) in the same survey. Mazda came a slightly more impressive 12th.
15
0 year
1 year
£15,844
2 years
3 years
THREE-YEAR COST ■ Depreciation ■ Insurance ■ Servicing ■ Road tax ■ Fuel (Test MPG)
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Honda CR-V
£260
£14,237 Mazda CX-5
£1983 £1040 £280
£4566
Total £22,086
Total £5172 £21,037
£12,569 £1740 £1276 Toyota RAV4
£260 £13,780
£2157
£4674
Total £22,070
£1199 PCP FINANCE COSTS Three-year term, £3500 customer deposit, 12,000 miles per year Car
Honda CR-V
Mazda CX-5
Toyota RAV4
£502
£411
£455
na
£1000
na
£16,234
£12,980
£15,615
6.2%
4.1%
1.9%
9p per mile
7.5p per mile
12p per mile
£10 option to purchase fee
na
na
Monthly cost Manufacturer deposit contribution Optional final payment Representative APR Excess mileage charge Other fees
EQUIPMENT Standard
Not available
Alloy wheel size
Adaptive cruise control
Climate control
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Head-up display
Leather seats
Adjustable lumbar support
Parking sensors front/rear
Rear-view camera
Keyless start/entry
Metallic paint
Honda CR-V
18in
/
/
£550
Mazda CX-5
19in
/
/
£560
Toyota RAV4
18in
/
/
£545
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COMPARISON STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid 2WD SR
Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D 150 2WD Sport Nav+
Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid 2WD Excel
Width 2117mm
Width 2110mm
Width 2115mm
1995mm
1689mm
2100mm
1689mm
2150mm
1685mm
750mm
660mm
675mm
2663mm
2700mm
2690mm
4603mm
4600mm
4600mm
ECONOMY & EMISSIONS Combined OFFICIAL Low speed MPG Medium speed (WLTP) High speed
40.9mpg 35.8mpg 52.3mpg 49.6mpg
OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
49.6mpg 46.3mpg 51.4mpg 56.5mpg
OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
50.0mpg 57.7mpg 51.4mpg 56.5mpg
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
43.3mpg £1522
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
41.2mpg £1724
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
42.3mpg £1558
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
57 litres 120g/km
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
56 litres 128g/km
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
55 litres 105g/km
SAFETY Euro NCAP rating (2019) All protection 93% AEB Yes
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70%
76%
Euro NCAP rating (2017) All protection 95% AEB Yes
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78%
59%
Euro NCAP rating Not tested AEB Yes
POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1993cc, petrol, plus electric motor 143bhp @ 6200rpm (petrol), 181bhp (electric) 129Ib ft @ 4000rpm (petrol), 232lb ft (electric) CVT automatic
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 2191cc, diesel 148bhp @ 4500rpm 280Ib ft @ 1800-2600rpm 6-spd manual
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 2487cc, petrol, plus electric motor 176bhp @ 5700rpm (petrol), 118bhp (electric), 215bhp (combined) 163Ib ft @ 3600-5200rpm (petrol), 149lb ft (electric) CVT automatic
CARS PICTURED Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid 2WD SR with Platinum White pearlescent paint (£550)
Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D 150 2WD Sport Nav+ with Snowflake White metallic paint (£560)
Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid 2WD Dynamic with bi-tone white/black paint and black 18in alloy wheels
OUR RATINGS Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement
Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement
Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement
Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality
Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality
Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality
Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot
Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot
Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot
Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security
Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security
Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security
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Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4
SAYS Finally: a properly good hybrid SUV that doesn’t cost the earth. The CR-V is a cracking option for those who want something comfy, roomy, safe and well equipped that’s both frugal and, crucially, isn’t powered by diesel. In fact, if the CR-V didn’t have such a poor infotainment system, it would have secured a five-star rating. But the CX-5 proves that diesel is far from dead. It’s the most economical if you pound up and down motorways regularly, and the fact that you’re only paying for an engine, rather than a battery and electric motor as well, explains why it’s the cheapest option both for cash buyers and anyone taking out PCP finance. To drive, the RAV4 is nothing remarkable. It’s also the noisiest and has the worst infotainment system. But factor in its low costs, particularly for company car drivers, plus its impressive kit tally and Toyota’s stellar reliability record and, overall, it isn’t far behind the CX-5.
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For Most comfortable ride; hushed at low speeds; most rear seat space; good visibility; best realworld economy Against High PCP costs; woeful infotainment system; some confusing controls Recommended options Metallic paint (£550)
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For Cheapest PCP payments; smartest interior; best infotainment system; most fun to drive; loads of kit Against Firm ride; least roomy in the back; heaviest depreciation Recommended options Metallic paint (£560)
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Toyota RAV4
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For Cheapest company car; Toyota’s excellent reliability; plenty of kit; biggest boot
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Against Worst infotainment system; poor handling; coarse and noisy petrol engine
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COMPARISON
Easier Zed than done
The old BMW Z4 wasn’t much fun to drive, but this new one promises to rectify that. Let’s see if it’s a better sports car than the Audi TT Roadster Photography: John Bradshaw THE CONTENDERS Audi TT Roadster 45 TFSI S line S tronic List price £40,355 Target Price £38,495 NEW
BMW Z4 sDrive30i M Sport List price £42,440 Target Price £42,440 NEW
A recent facelift hasn’t changed an awful lot about the TT, but it’s always been a great drop-top.
New-generation Z4 promises to put driving pleasure back on the agenda.
HANDS UP IF you think of BMWs as a sportier breed? More often than not they have been, but you can point to several cars in recent years, from rivals Audi, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, that have actually been better driver’s cars. Oops… for a company trading under the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ banner, that’s akin to Red Bull giving you wings made of lead. Above all else, then, this new Z4 – a drop-top sports car – needs
to expose you agreeably to the great outdoors and put a big smile on your face. There can be no excuses, either, because this is the sDrive30i M Sport version, featuring a 255bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine driving the rear wheels only. As a yardstick, we’ve got the freshly updated Audi TT Roadster. It features revised engines, of which the 242bhp 2.0-litre petrol in the 45 TFSI corresponds neatly
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with our Z4. Both are fitted with automatic gearboxes, so the biggest differentiator is the TT’s quattro four-wheel drive system. DRIVING Performance, ride, handling, refinement
Both engines are four-cylinder units, so don’t expect them to sing enchantingly like a straight six or a V8. But while the TT sounds eager and spirited, the Z4 drones drearily. There’s nothing but a fag paper between their relative pace, though, whether measured off the line or kicking down for an overtake. Both will see off all but the quickest hot hatchbacks. The TT feels livelier at times, mainly because its seven-speed dual-clutch ’box responds faster and pings quicker through its gears than the Z4’s slurring, sluggish eight-speed auto. Both gearboxes respond eagerly if you use the steering wheel-mounted paddles to shift manually, though.
The TT handles, steers and stops better than the Z4, too. Take the brakes, for instance. While the TT’s are progressive, allowing you to stop smoothly, the Z4’s are grabby and lack initial bite, inspiring little confidence and making it all too easy to come to an abrupt halt in traffic. At least they stop you quickly, helped by our car’s £1950 M Sport Plus Package, which includes 19in wheels shod with wider, grippier tyres. The TT is a doddle to place accurately on the road, thanks to steering that’s well judged for weight and speed of response, whereas the Z4’s gives you little sense of connection. Past a quarter of a turn of lock, there’s an absurd ramping up in the speed of the Z4’s steering, too. Included in the Z4’s M Sport Plus Package is adaptive suspension, but this is a mixed blessing. The softer Comfort mode allows too much body bounce on undulating roads and more lean than the TT through corners, but switch
Audi TT Roadster vs BMW Z4 AUDI TT ROADSTER
INFOTAINMENT The TT dispenses with a separate infotainment screen and presents everything on a configurable 12.3in digital display in front of the driver. It’s controlled via a handy rotary dial by the gear selector and has straightforward menus. For Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you need to add the Smartphone Interface (£400) and Technology Pack (£1495). The latter includes a 36-month subscription to online services and wireless phone charging.
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3 1 Air-con and heated seat controls built into the air vents look good and are easy to use
2 A more clinical look than in the Z4, but build quality and materials are second to none
3 The TT’s higher, more upright driving position feels less sporty than the Z4’s
BMW Z4
INFOTAINMENT
BEST DRIVING POSITION
Like the TT, the Z4 has sat-nav, DAB radio and Bluetooth as standard, plus a one-year subscription to Apple CarPlay (there’s no Android Auto). The separate 10.3in screen it very clear, the graphics look slick and the menus are even easier to work through than the TT’s. As well as being controlled by a rotary dial, the display is a touchscreen that’s ideal for using CarPlay. It’s a shame that so many of its features are subscriptionbased, though. BEST SYSTEM
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1
3
to the stiffer Sport setting and it becomes too unforgiving for all but the smoothest surfaces. The TT – on standard suspension – is far better controlled over any bump, on any road, and feels altogether lighter and more agile. Its tyres always grip the road better under hard acceleration, too, although there is joy to be had from feeling the Z4’s rear end squirm under power out of corners. Yes, the TT thuds more over sharp potholes and expansion joints, while the softer Z4 is more cosseting around town. Yet the TT’s ride is sophisticated enough that you’ll never think it harsh, and its body also shakes and shudders less over bumps.
1 Z4’s interior looks and feels more lavish; build quality is laudable but not quite at the TT’s level
2 Both cars feature digital instruments as standard, to help relay driver information
3 Low-slung, legsstretched-out seating position emphasises that you’re in a sports car
BEST TO DRIVE
Excellent body control and handling balance are TT strengths
Z4 is nowhere near as nimble or composed, but it rides well
EQUIPMENT Standard
Not available
Alloy wheel size
Audi TT Roadster
19in
BMW Z4
18in
Adaptive cruise control
Climate control £550
£900*
DAB/ Infotainment Apple Bluetooth/ screen size CarPlay/ sat-nav Android Auto
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12.3in
£1895**
/
/
10.3in
/
Keyless start/entry
Adjustable lumbar support
/ / £750***
Parking sensors front/rear
Rear-view camera
Wind deflector
Metallic paint
£945^
£450
£575
£500
£170
£670
£395/ £265
/
* Part of Driving Assistant Package ** Smartphone Interface costs £400 but requires addition of Technology Pack (£1495) *** Part of Comfort Package ^ Also requires fitment of Park Assist Plus (£395)
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COMPARISON
300mm
950mm
1010mm
1355mm
1000mm
1040mm
Boot 280 litres Suitcases 4
You get more head room (roof up) than in the Z4, but less leg and elbow room. There’s also less in the way of storage space and a smaller (but still decent) boot. An electric wind deflector (£450) keeps buffeting to a minimum
WHAT THEY WILL COST
All prices correct at time of testing
Audi TT Roadster Cheaper for private buyers paying cash or financing
BMW Z4 Lower CO2 emissions make this a cheaper company car
PRICES List price Target Price Company car tax
£40,355 £38,495 £491
£42,440 £42,440 £436
£483
£485
With their electrically operated soft-tops in place, the Z4 suffers from appreciably less road and wind noise at motorway speeds. But with the roofs down – a process that takes 10 seconds in the TT and 12 in the Z4 – there’s less wind buffeting in the TT, especially if you deploy its optional (£450) electric wind deflector (£170 and manual on the Z4). BEHIND THE WHEEL Driving position, visibility, build quality
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Contract hire (per month) RESALE VALUE BY YEAR
■ Audi TT Roadster ■ BMW Z4
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Value (£1000s)
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0 year
£20,371 £18,563
1 year
2 years
3 years
THREE-YEAR COST ■ Depreciation ■ Insurance ■ Servicing ■ Road tax ■ Fuel (Test MPG) Audi TT Roadster
£3162 £900 Total £31,701 £19,932
£6178 £1529 £2658 £900
BMW Z4
Total £33,006 £6009
£22,069 £1370
PCP FINANCE COSTS Three-year term, £4000 customer deposit, 10,000 miles per year Car
Audi TT Roadster
BMW Z4
Monthly cost
£545
£665
Manufacturer deposit contribution
£3250
na
£18,461
£19,341
Optional final payment Representative APR
5.9%
4.9%
10.8p per mile
15.0p per mile
£10 option to purchase fee
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Excess mileage charge Other fees
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AUDI TT ROADSTER
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To sit in, the Z4 feels sportier. You sit lower, legs stretched out horizontally, while the TT’s pedals are nearer its seat, which is positioned higher, more like a hatchback’s. Although some testers found the Z4’s offset pedals a nuisance, the consensus was that it offers the more natural seating position, while the TT – complete with standard adjustable lumbar support (a £265 option in the Z4) – has the more supportive seat. You get digital instrument dials in both that can display an array of information, including navigation maps, media and phone menus. Their dashboards are also intelligently arranged, but the Z4’s design and mix of materials makes it feel plusher compared with the starker, more conservative TT’s. In terms of outright quality, there’s little in it, although when push comes to shove, the TT just edges it for fit and finish. SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, seating flexibility, boot
There’s less head room in the Z4 with the roof up, but you’re unlikely to feel hemmed in even if you’re tall, and you’ll appreciate its extra leg room. It’s broader inside, too, so there’s more elbow room for you and your passenger and the central armrest is wider. The other benefit is a bigger cubby beneath the centre armrest than you get in the TT, but there’s a flaw: that’s where the Z4’s
cupholders are located, so you have to drive with the cubby’s lid open if you’ve stopped for a takeaway coffee. Both have reasonable-sized gloveboxes but small door pockets. The Z4 offers a netted area – shallow but usefully wide – behind its seats to complement the boot, which is also bigger than the TT’s. Five carry-on cases can fit inside the Z4’s boot, although the TT still swallowed a respectable four. However, the Z4 will potentially manage longer (thin) loads, because for £100 you can order a useful through-loading hatch. BUYING AND OWNING Costs, equipment, reliability, safety and security
The Z4 is a more expensive cash buy, and no discounts are available yet, unlike on the TT. It’s the pricier option if you take out a PCP finance deal, too; with a £4000 deposit and a limit of 10,000 miles a year, the Z4 will cost you £120 per month more than the TT. Each will cost you around £485 per month to lease. For you company car drivers, the Z4’s considerably lower CO2 emissions make it cheaper for benefit-in-kind tax, although its higher P11D value means the gap is smaller than you might think, at £55 per month less than the TT until April 2020. The Z4 scores marginally better for standard equipment. You get climate control and full leather (the TT has manual air-con and part-leather), but both have heated seats, keyless start and powerfolding mirrors. Both also have LED headlights and rear parking sensors as standard, while the Z4 adds sensors at the front, too. Only the Z4 comes with automatic emergency braking; that’s why the TT received just four stars out of five from Euro NCAP, while the Z4 hasn’t been tested yet. Both come with lane departure warning, which the TT adds to with steering assistance to keep you within your lane, while blindspot monitoring is an extra on both.
Audi TT Roadster vs BMW Z4 BMW Z4
BEST BOOT SPACE
920mm
355mm 805mm
1380mm
955-1135mm
1095mm
Boot 281 litres Suitcases 5
The Z4 offers more overall passenger space, a bigger boot and also a useful storage area behind its rear seats. The optional wind deflector clips in but isn’t that effective, and the roof is slower to open and close than the TT’s
STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS Audi TT Roadster 45 TFSI quattro S line S tronic
BMW Z4 sDrive30i M Sport
Width 1975mm
Width 2030mm
1355mm
825mm
1304mm
715mm
2505mm
2470mm
4191mm ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
SAYS
4324mm
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
34.0mpg 24.5mpg 34.4mpg 35.0mpg
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
38.7mpg 28.0mpg 39.8mpg 44.8mpg
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
32.0mpg £2059
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
32.9mpg £2003
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
45 litres 165g/km
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
52 litres 138g/km
OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
If you want a convertible that’s relatively spacious, comfortable around town and also cruises quietly with the roof up, then sure, take a look at the Z4. As a sports car, though, it misses the mark widely. That’s because it fails to entertain whenever you drive it with any gusto, due to its myriad of poorly resolved dynamic traits. Not so the TT. It feels much sprightlier and more composed along a winding road. Consequently, it’s a rag-top that’s fun to rag around in, so you smile more. The fact that, with the roof down, it’s also more relaxing to be in than the Z4 means there’s no excuse not to grab the keys and have some fun.
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SAFETY
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Euro NCAP rating (2015) All protection
81%
68%
82%
64%
Euro NCAP rating Not tested
POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1984cc, turbo, petrol 242bhp @ 5000-6700rpm 273Ib ft @ 1600-4300rpm 7-spd dual-clutch automatic
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1998cc, turbo, petrol 255bhp @ 5000-6500rpm 295Ib ft @ 1500-4400rpm 8-spd automatic
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph 5.5sec
Weather conditions Dry
Top speed 155mph
0-60mph 5.4sec
Top speed 155mph
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 5.1sec 30-50mph in kickdown 2.1sec 50-70mph in kickdown 3.0sec
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 4.8sec 30-50mph in kickdown 2.0sec 50-70mph in kickdown 2.8sec
Braking 30-0mph 8.3m 70-0mph 45.8m
Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.6m
Noise At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB
Noise At 30mph 64.9dB At 70mph 72.3dB
CARS PICTURED Audi TT Roadster 45 TFSI quattro S line S tronic with Nano Grey paint (£575), Slate Grey upholstery, Technology Pack (£1495) and climate control (£550)
BMW Z4 sDrive30i M Sport with Black Sapphire paint (£670), Ivory leather, M Sport Plus Pack (£1950) and Technology Pack (£1800)
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BMW Z4 For Bigger boot; more interior space; great infotainment system; softer town ride Against Leans more in bends; inconsistent steering and brakes; roof-down buffeting Buy this car at whatcar.com/new-car-deals
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COMPARISON
THE CONTENDERS
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Premium SE auto
Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 180 Landmark Edition
Ssangyong Rexton 2.2 e-XDI ELX auto
List price £43,295 Target Price £41,204 The range-topping Santa Fe comes loaded with kit and has proved rather practical to boot.
List price £39,990 Target Price £37,644 Celebrating Land Rover’s 70th, the Landmark Edition gets more kit than the HSE yet is cheaper.
List price £35,495 Target Price £35,163 Massive, relatively cheap and with a 3500kg towing capacity, the Rexton is our dark horse.
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LAST YEAR WAS Land Rover’s 70th. Unlike most celebrating this big birthday, it didn’t go on a cruise; instead, it put together a new version of its big-selling Discovery Sport, aptly named the Landmark. It’s a large SUV that epitomises what the British brand has come to be about, with suave styling, space for seven people, four-wheel drive, a slick automatic gearbox and a beefy diesel engine. So, it should be the ideal upmarket workhorse. That doesn’t make it the default for big families or those who tow, though; Hyundai and Ssangyong are fighting to become seen as the Korean Land Rover with their Santa Fe and Rexton seven-seaters.
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Ssangyong Rexton
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
BEST RIDE
The Santa Fe strikes the best balance between ride and handling, even on 19in wheels LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Going tow to tow
There’s a bit of body lean in corners, but the Discovery Sport handles tidily overall SSANGYONG REXTON
With £40k to spend on a seven-seat SUV that can pull your caravan, you aren’t limited to Land Rover Photography: John Bradshaw and Will Williams The Rexton’s tallness and modest grip make it the most ponderous on twisty roads
Both also drink from the black pump and send power to all four wheels, but the Rexton is more of a traditionalist, employing old-style construction and being a bit larger than its rivals. Then again, it can haul a huge three tonnes. The fourth-generation Santa Fe, on the other hand, is more Range Rover than Defender, marrying 4x4 credentials (it can pull two tonnes) to an interior for families. DRIVING Performance, ride, handling, refinement
With such bulky bodies to lug around, a torquey diesel engine
is the sensible choice in a large SUV. So, that’s what each of our contenders has, although the Santa Fe’s produces more than its rivals’. This helps to make it slightly quicker than the Discovery Sport from 0-60mph, with the Rexton around a second behind. That order is the same if you look at acceleration on the move, but the Santa Fe’s advantage is increased, making it the one you’d want to be in when faced with a short motorway slip road. Still, even the Rexton feels adequately brisk in the majority of circumstances. Its automatic gearbox is also the snappiest when accelerating from a standstill,
although the way it slurs lazily through ratios feels distinctly old-school in this company. Of course, comfort will be of even greater importance to many buyers of these sizeable SUVs, and once again the Santa Fe gets the gold star, rounding off the majority of bumps the best. It isn’t perfect, though; the big 19in wheels of our test car mean you can still feel surface imperfections filtering up into your seat base. That said, it smooths them out better than the Discovery Sport. While this rides large undulations well, its standard 19in wheels cause background fidget at all times. As for the Rexton, you’d
hope its tiddly wheels and fat tyre sidewalls would make it the most comfortable, but you actually feel bumps shuddering through the structure of the car all too often, making it the least cosseting. The Rexton’s handling is also the least impressive, not helped by it being the tallest and heaviest. Drive at even a moderate pace and you’ll feel it pitch and roll in corners before it swiftly runs out of grip. You’ll also notice crosswinds most when you’re moving at speed on the motorway. The Discovery Sport is certainly a big step up, leaning less and feeling altogether more agile, but it’s the Santa Fe that has the whatcar.com May 2019 | 71
COMPARISON most grip, rolls the least and is the happiest with changing direction quickly. Only inconsistently weighted steering lets it down. According to our decibel meter, the Rexton is the quietest at both 30mph and 70mph. However, its rowdy engine makes a background clatter at all times, particularly when you’re accelerating but even at a constant speed. The other two have practically inaudible engines at a motorway cruise, helping you to feel more relaxed, even though they generate a little more road roar than the Rexton. The Discovery Sport suffers from the most wind noise, though, handing the cruising crown to the Santa Fe. Should you need to use your SUV as a tow car, the Rexton scores by having an impressive 3500kg maximum towing capacity for a braked trailer, although it isn’t quite as stable as its two rivals when hitched up. Meanwhile, the Santa Fe can tug 2000kg, has self-levelling rear suspension and is more stable to boot. But the undisputed hauling hero is the Discovery Sport; it can pull 2200kg (2500kg if you go for a five-seat model) and is the most stable. BEHIND THE WHEEL Driving position, visibility, build quality
At first glance, each of these cars appears to have a classy ambience befitting their price tags. But while all three feature plenty of squishy plastics and metal-effect trims, some key differences emerge when you look closer. The Santa Fe certainly has the most modern-looking dashboard, thanks in part to a big digital display in the centre of the instrument cluster and a large infotainment touchscreen, but there’s some disappointingly scratchy plastic around the door handles that you’re reminded of every time you get in or out. It’s a shame, because all of the switches work with precision and most of the hard plastics are out of sight. Although the Discovery Sport is well screwed together for the most part, with a luxury edge, it feels rather dated in this company. That’s partly because its displays are laggy and have fuzzy graphics. They feel more Nokia than Apple, especially next to the Rexton’s bright, crisp screens. Then again, the Rexton features more cheapfeeling switches and materials. There’s no doubt the Rexton gives the most commanding view of the road ahead, and it benefits from electrically adjustable heated seats up front, just like the Discovery Sport. The Santa Fe may not sit quite as tall, but it adds a 72 | May 2019 whatcar.com
INFOTAINMENT
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
1 2
3
Every trim but SE gets you an 8.0in touchscreen with sat-nav, a DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, plus a punchy Krell stereo and a wireless phone charger. Shortcut buttons, including a personalisable one, make the menus easier to navigate, but there are a few overly small icons. The graphics are perfectly reasonable, if not the sharpest. Add in quick responses and it’s the best system here. BEST SYSTEM
1 A head-up display is standard on Premium SE. This projects useful info onto the windscreen
2 The speedo is fixed on the digital instrument display; only the area inside it is configurable
3 The area around the door handle is made of hard, scratchy plastic; it feels rather cheap
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
BEST DRIVING POSITION
3
1
2
1 There are lots of plush plastics in easily visible areas, but it gets cheaper the lower you look
2 The door grab looks and feels expensive and built to last. It creates a great first impression
3 The window controls are mounted up in the door; we wish they were on the armrest instead
INFOTAINMENT
SSANGYONG REXTON
2 3 1
1 The metal-effect trim looks more like spraypainted plastic, but we like the wood inlays
INFOTAINMENT The Discovery Sport also has an 8.0in touchscreen surrounded by shortcut buttons, but it’s the worst system here. You get sat-nav and a DAB radio, but there’s no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Yes, Land Rover offers its own interface, but it’s clunky and doesn’t allow you to use your favourite sat-nav apps. It responds the slowest and its graphics are the poorest. You can upgrade to a 10.0in system with a better stereo, but it costs £1975.
2 The large information display between the dials is configurable but tricky to navigate
3 There’s lots of squishy plastic on the dashboard and doors, but this is still the least classy interior
ELX and Ultimate models get a 9.2in touchscreen with TomTompowered sat-nav, a DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Although some of the graphics aren’t as attractive as the Santa Fe’s, they still look sharp and the system proves responsive. Shortcut buttons and a volume knob make controlling it that bit easier, and, like its rivals, it’s mounted high up, so you don’t have to divert your eyes so far from the road.
Boots’ suitcase-carrying capacities are measured with a 560x350x230mm Antler suitcase, with the third-row seats folded down and up to the parcel shelf
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Ssangyong Rexton
900mm
890mm 1450mm
1495mm
645-765mm
1055mm
Seating flexibility is a real strength of the Santa Fe. The third row is easy to erect and you can electrically fold the second row from the boot. The panoramic roof restricts head room, though
895mm
625mm 1345mm
970mm
BEST BOOT SPACE
SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, seating flexibility, boot
Boot 547-1625 litres Suitcases 10
935mm 1430mm 1455mm
620-775mm
1050mm It may be easy to raise the third row of seats, but it’s very cramped back there. Only a tiny hump in the centre of the floor makes life easier for a middle passenger, but this is still the narrowest car here
870mm
515mm
Boot 479-1698 litres Suitcases 8
1200mm
970mm
945mm 1525mm
1510mm 725mm
920mm
635mm 1410mm
1065mm
The second-row bench doesn’t slide, but leg room in rows two and three isn’t bad at all. Erecting the third-row seats or tipping the middle ones to gain access to the rear requires the most muscle Boot 649-1806 litres Suitcases 8
memory function and ventilation to the front seats. Each car gets reach and rake adjustment for its steering wheel and a good range of seat movement, but it’s the Discovery Sport that has the most comfortable driving position. All offer good forward visibility, too, although the Rexton suffers from thick rear pillars that block your over-the-shoulder view. To help matters, each gets parking sensors all round and cameras. But whereas the Discovery Sport and Rexton have only a rear-view lens, the Santa Fe has several that combine to give a 360deg picture.
No one is likely to complain about space in the front of any of our contenders, because each is wide and has plenty of leg room. And while the Santa Fe has less head room than the others, only the likes of Dennis Rodman are likely to complain. If that’s you, know that the situation is improved without the sunroof, which is fitted only on the pricier trims. It’s the Discovery Sport that has the most space in the second row; head and leg room are the best of the bunch and there’s no hump in the floor for the central passenger to deal with. Try to get three adults side by side and they might feel a little squeezed, though, because it’s easily the narrowest car here. The Rexton doesn’t have quite as much head and leg room, but six-footers will still have space to spare, even if their knees are a bit closer to the front seats. The Santa Fe runs the Discovery Sport exceedingly close for rear leg room, but tall adults will find their heads nearer to its roof. In the third row, the Discovery Sport’s size deficit becomes very apparent; indeed, it’s so cramped that it’s akin to a torture chamber for taller adults. The Rexton has more head room, but it’s actually the Santa Fe that’s the comfiest, because its roof doesn’t suddenly drop down where the back of your head wants to be. Its third-row seats are also the easiest to erect, fold away and clamber into. The Rexton has the largest claimed boot volume, but we actually fitted the most carry-on suitcases (10) into the Santa Fe in five-seat mode. That’s because we load up to the parcel shelf, which is mounted unusually low in the Rexton. The Discovery Sport matches the Rexton by taking eight cases despite being the smallest, but the latter’s boot is the biggest when all seven seats are in place. whatcar.com May 2019 | 73
WHAT C AR? PROMOT ION
SUITED BOOTED AND
WITH A SPACIOUS PREMIUM INTERIOR AND TRUE OFF -ROAD CAPABILITY, THE STYLISH MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS PERFORMS WHERE IT COUNTS ith standout looks and a premium interior that features a wealth of advanced in-car technology, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the perfect SUV for families who want to conquer the city in style and explore more of the country.
The Eclipse Cross is also packed with premium high-tech features – starting with a sophisticated head-up display that delivers more information directly into the driver’s eye-line. You can also choose a 360o camera for added confidence in urban environments, and a Rockford Fosgate sound system to take audio to a new level.
Every element of the Eclipse Cross blends the best of modern design with traditional Japanese craftsmanship – from the sharp lines and swooping profile of its distinctive exterior to the twin-panoramic glass sunroof that offers an added air of spaciousness and a new perspective on the world.
As if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the unseen hand of advanced driver assistance systems – such as Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Mitigation and Blind Spot Warning – that make driving easier and keep you safe on the road. It’s style and Mitsubishi technology, working in perfect harmony.
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READY FOR THE ROUGH STUFF With on-demand 4x4, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is great for tricky conditions. Whether on-road or off-road it directs more torque to the wheels with most grip, while a high ground clearance is perfect for rough terrain. The Eclipse Cross can even tow up to 1,600kg.
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N : W W W. M I T S U B I S H I - C A R S . C O. U K Fuel economy and CO2* results for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross range mpg (l/100km) (combined): 32.5 – 37.7 (8.7 – 7.5) * CO2 emissions: 175 - 154 g/km Specification varies by model. Fuel economy and CO2 figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. * There is a new test used for fuel consumption and CO2 figures. The CO2 figures shown, however, are based on the outgoing test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration.
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Ssangyong Rexton
COMPARISON
WHAT THEY WILL COST
BUYING AND OWNING Costs, equipment, reliability, safety and security
All prices correct at time of testing
Hyundai Santa Fe Land Rover Discovery Sport Most expensive to buy Cheapest to own for cash outright and on PCP finance buyers and PCP customers
Ssangyong Rexton Cheapest to buy but by far the thirstiest
PRICES List price Target Price
£43,295 £41,204
£39,990 £37,644
£35,495 £35,163
£523
£482
£415
£507
£434
£578
Company car tax (per month, until April 2020)
Contract hire (per month) RESALE VALUE BY YEAR
■ Hyundai Santa Fe ■ Land Rover Discovery Sport ■ Ssangyong Rexton
40 30 20
£21,995 £18,617
Value (£1000s)
Before and after discounts, the Santa Fe is the priciest to buy and the Rexton the cheapest. However, while both should have held on to a reasonable 43% of their original value after three years, the more desirable Discovery Sport should be worth an impressive 55%. That’s the main reason why it will be the cheapest to own for a cash buyer over three years, undercutting the Rexton by £5000 and the Santa Fe by nearly £7000. What’s more, the Rexton is the priciest to service, by about £400, while its fuel economy during our test was a disappointing 27.0mpg; the Discovery Sport managed 32.9mpg and the Santa Fe 35.7mpg. As for monthly costs on a PCP finance deal with a £4000 deposit and an annual limit of 10,000 miles, the Discovery Sport is the cheapest, at £470. The Rexton comes in at £557, while the Santa Fe is an eyebrow-raising £706. What of company car drivers? Well, each car here is in the top (37%) benefit-in-kind tax bracket, so it’s the Rexton that will cost the least and the Santa Fe the most. Remember, though, that the Discovery Sport and Santa Fe are available with front-wheel drive should you value cheaper tax over extra traction on slippery surfaces. If you’re leasing, the Discovery Sport once again proves to be the cheapest option, but this time it’s the Rexton that’s the priciest. As you’d expect for the money, the Santa Fe comes so ram-packed with kit that the only options you can add are metallic paint and burgundy leather, should you want to relive the 1970s. Still, you wouldn’t call the Rexton or Discovery Sport stingily equipped. Euro NCAP is yet to appraise the Rexton for safety, but it gets lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking. The Santa Fe and Discovery both got a five-star rating, but the former was tested under newer, tougher rules. Plus, it gets blindspot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance; these are £375 and £350 options respectively on the Discovery Sport and you have to upgrade to Ultimate trim to get them on the Rexton.
0 year
1 year
£15,263
2 years
3 years
THREE-YEAR COST ■ Depreciation ■ Insurance ■ Servicing ■ Road tax ■ Fuel (Test MPG)
Hyundai Santa Fe
£900 £22,587 £2223 £1154 £280
Land Rover Discovery Sport
£5969
Total £32,833
Total £6477 £26,052
£15,650 £2505 £1140 Ssangyong Rexton
£280 £19,900 £2370 £1559
£7892
Total £32,001
PCP FINANCE COSTS Three-year term, £4000 customer deposit, 10,000 miles per year Car
Hyundai Santa Fe
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Ssangyong Rexton
Monthly cost
£706
£470
£557
Manufacturer deposit contribution
£2000
£2500
£2500
£16,722
£21,813
£12,665
5.9%
5.9%
5.9%
9p per mile
14p per mile
9p per mile
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£10 option to purchase fee
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Optional final payment Representative APR Excess mileage charge Other fees
EQUIPMENT Standard
Not available
Alloy wheel size
Hyundai Santa Fe
19in
L R Discovery Sport
19in
Ssangyong Rexton
18in
Adaptive cruise control
£1245
Panoramic sunroof
DAB/ Infotainment Apple Bluetooth/ screen size CarPlay/ sat-nav Android Auto
Electric/ leather seats
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8.0in
/
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/
/
8.0in
/
/
/
/
9.2in
/
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Heated/ ventilated front seats
Parking sensors front/rear
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/ £850* /
/ /
Rear-view/ 360deg camera / / £2175** /
Keyless start/entry
Metallic paint
/
£690
/ £215 /
£640 £600
* Includes heated rear seats ** Includes blindspot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition and wade sensing
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COMPARISON STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Premium SE auto
Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 180 Landmark Edition
Ssangyong Rexton 2.2 e-XDi ELX auto
Width 2140mm
Width 2175mm
Width 2185mm
2060mm
1703mm
2050mm
1724mm
770mm
775mm
2765mm 4470mm ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL Combined MPG Low speed (WLTP) Medium speed High speed
39.8mpg 30.7mpg 39.2mpg 45.6mpg
2100mm
1825mm
OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
755mm
2741mm
2865mm
4599mm
4850mm
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
36.8mpg 36.7mpg na 34.2mpg
OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
34.0mpg 24.4mpg 34.9mpg 39.8mpg
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
35.7mpg £1990
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
32.9mpg £2159
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
27.0mpg £2631
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
71 litres 164g/km
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
54 litres 170g/km
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
70 litres 218g/km
SAFETY
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Euro NCAP rating (2018) All protection
94%
88%
67%
76%
Euro NCAP rating (2014) All protection
93%
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69%
82%
Euro NCAP rating Not tested
POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 2199cc, diesel 197bhp @ 3800rpm 325Ib ft @ 1750-2750rpm 8-spd automatic
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1999cc, diesel 178bhp @ 4000rpm 317Ib ft @ 1750rpm 9-spd automatic
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 2157cc, diesel 179bhp @ 4000rpm 310Ib ft @ 1600-2600rpm 7-spd automatic
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph 9.3sec
Weather conditions Damp
Top speed 127mph
0-60mph 9.7sec
Top speed 117mph
0-60mph 10.6sec
Top speed 115mph
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 8.5sec 30-50mph in kickdown 3.4sec 50-70mph in kickdown 5.1sec
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 10.0sec 30-50mph in kickdown 3.8sec 50-70mph in kickdown 6.1sec
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 11.2sec 30-50mph in kickdown 4.4sec 50-70mph in kickdown 6.8sec
Braking 30-0mph 8.8m 70-0mph 47.7m
Braking 30-0mph 9.7m 70-0mph 53.2m
Braking 30-0mph 9.5m 70-0mph 53.7m
Noise
Noise
Noise
At 30mph 61.1dB At 70mph 67.3dB
At 30mph 62.2dB At 70mph 68.7dB
At 30mph 59.9dB At 70mph 65.3dB
CARS PICTURED Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi SE Premium 4WD auto with Earthy Bronze metallic paint (£690)
Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 180 Landmark Edition with Yulong White metallic paint (£640), electric towbar (£1005) and tracker (£525)
Ssangyong Rexton 2.2 e-XDI ELX auto with Elemental Grey paint (£600), towbar and electrics (£605) and spare wheel kit (£490)
Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security
Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security
OUR RATINGS Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security
Overall rating 76 | May 2019 whatcar.com
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Ssangyong Rexton
SAYS Let’s get one thing straight: the Santa Fe is the best car here, with strong performance, the quietest cruising manners and a spacious interior. There is a rather large reason why it doesn’t win, however: it’s simply too expensive, especially on PCP finance. With more than 80% of UK buyers now obtaining their new cars this way, the fact that it’s £236 per month more than the Discovery Sport can’t be ignored. So, the Discovery Sport snatches victory from the jaws of defeat. Its infotainment system may be dated and its space for third-row passengers cramped, but it’s still roomy for everyone else, relaxing to drive and suitably luxurious. It’s surprisingly affordable to own, too. That leaves the Rexton in third place. As a capable workhorse with a vast towing capacity and off-road ability, it looks a bit of a bargain. The problem is that it feels rather uncouth in this company, with a poorly controlled ride and sloppy handling.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
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For Spacious in rows one and two; surprisingly affordable; luxuriously appointed Against Cramped third row; dated infotainment; soon to be facelifted Recommended options Entertainment Pack (£1975), metallic paint (£640)
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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For Roomiest in third row; strong engine; most refined; very well equipped; big boot Against Very expensive on PCP finance; variable interior quality; subject to £450 road tax surcharge Recommended options Metallic paint (£690)
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For Commendable infotainment system; spacious inside; cheapest to buy privately
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COMPARISON
The sincerest form of flattery The Cupra Ateca is so good that it won our 2019 Sports SUV of the Year Award. Now Audi has used the exact same mechanicals to produce the SQ2 Photography: John Bradshaw
THE CONTENDERS Audi SQ2 TFSI quattro S tronic List price £37,175 Target Price £37,175
Cupra Ateca 300 List price £35,900 Target Price £35,900
Smaller than the Ateca but has the same engine, a similar price and a plusher interior.
Our 2019 Sports SUV of the Year is excellent to drive, practical and well equipped.
SPORTS SUVs MAY seem like a peculiar niche, but there’s no denying that these high-riding performance cars have gone from strength to strength over the past few years. From the original Porsche Cayenne of 2002 to the outrageous new Lamborghini Urus, it has been shown time and again that there’s a strong market among wealthy individuals for scintillatingly quick yet perfectly practical high-riders.
But what about those of us who don’t have unlimited wads of cash to spend on an ultra-quick SUV? Well, put simply, our choices were non-existent until very recently. The new Audi SQ2 is the second such ‘entry-level’ model to be launched in the past few months, following the Cupra Ateca, which took home the inaugural Sports SUV of the Year trophy at our 2019 awards. Like the Ateca, the SQ2 has the Volkswagen Group’s 296bhp
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2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, four-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. But unlike its Spanish rival, it promises to deliver an upmarket interior and a more refined driving experience. So, with a price tag that’s only fractionally higher, could the SQ2 be the new king of sports SUVs? DRIVING Performance, ride, handling, refinement
With these cars being identical in the power department, it’s no surprise that their 0-60mph times are separated by just 0.1sec, the fractionally heavier Ateca not quite being able to match the SQ2’s exhilarating time of 4.8sec. On the road, however, the difference isn’t even noticeable. After a small pause while the turbocharger spins up, both cars accelerate with the kind of ferocity that would put many a two-seat sports car to shame, and because
maximum pull is available from 2000rpm right up to 5200rpm, you can leave each in a high gear and still make rapid progress. It’s a pity that neither sounds that enthusiastic when doing so, though. Yes, the SQ2 sounds a little meatier than the Ateca, thanks to its augmented soundtrack (the stereo pumps synthesised engine noise inside), but neither note is as convincing as that of a comparable hot hatch, such as the Hyundai i30 N or Mercedes-AMG A35. They may be close in terms of performance, but our contenders have surprisingly different personalities when it comes to handling – and it’s the Ateca that feels more like a sharp performance car. From its quicker, more feelsome steering to its superior body control on uneven B-roads, it relishes being driven in an enthusiastic manner. With less outright grip than the Ateca, the SQ2 is more prone to running wide if you enter a corner too quickly. And while its
Audi SQ2 vs Cupra Ateca INFOTAINMENT
AUDI SQ2
Audi’s MMI system is one of the best on the market. With a simple rotary dial controller and shortcut buttons by the gear selector, it’s really simple to use. The interface is intuitive and the 7.0in screen, which sits atop the dashboard, is clear and easily legible. However, it’s a shame that Audi’s brilliant 12.3in Virtual Cockpit screen, which replaces conventional instrument dials, is a pricey option, especially when the Ateca gets a similar system as standard.
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BEST SYSTEM
2 1 Both cars feel robustly made, but the SQ2’s buttons and switches are better damped
2 Related interior architecture means both SUVs have fine driving positions
3 Touches such as the red vents and diamondstitched seats are part of a £900 option pack
CUPRA ATECA
BEST DRIVING POSITION
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INFOTAINMENT The Ateca’s 8.0in touchscreen system is intuitive, even though it does without a separate rotary controller. The physical shortcut buttons around the screen are easy to hit and prods are responded to promptly. The system is augmented by a 10.3in digital instrument display in place of analogue dials. This is highly configurable and able to show you lots of useful information, including the sat-nav map, audio and trip computer.
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four-wheel drive system is able to redistribute up to 100% of the engine’s torque to the rear to help correct this tendency, the overly intrusive stability control stops you from tightening your line. The cars use the same gearbox, which shifts smoothly and is smart about its gear selection, but the Ateca’s reacts quicker to flicks of the manual shift paddles. You therefore end up driving the SQ2 in a more relaxed manner. However, because Audi has fitted stiffened sports suspension to keep roll in reasonable check, its ride is rather fussy and unsettled, being at its worst in town and on medium-pace country roads. The Ateca, on the other hand, is
1 It’s a shame that the dashboard looks little different from the everyday Seat Ateca’s
2 As standard, Cupra fits a wireless smartphone charger in a cubby ahead of the gear selector
3 The Ateca’s heavily bolstered seats hold you in place better than the SQ2’s shallower pair
BEST TO DRIVE
Despite slightly softer suspension, the SQ2’s ride is less settled
The Ateca’s sharper steering affords more accurate corner entry
EQUIPMENT Standard
Not available
Alloy wheel size
Adaptive cruise control
Wirless phone charging £1395*
Audi SQ2
18in
£375
Cupra Ateca
19in
£1930^
DAB/ Bluetooth/ sat-nav
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Digital Apple instrument CarPlay/ display Android Auto £1595
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Leather seats
Adjustable lumbar support
£900**
£250
Parking sensors front/rear £725***/
Rear-view camera
Keyless start and entry
Metallic paint
£350
£350
£575
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*Part of Technology Pack **Part of SQ2 Interior Pack ***Part of Driver Assistance Pack ^Part of Comfort and Sound Pack
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AUDI SQ2
425-670mm
770-1540mm
970mm
920mm 1350mm
995-1215mm
660mm
Boot 355-1000 litres Suitcases 5
All prices correct at time of testing
Audi SQ2 More expensive to buy and lease but retains its value better
Cupra Ateca Cheaper to insure and service but the pricier company car
PRICES List price Target Price Company car tax
£37,175 £37,175 £427
£35,900 £35,900 £436
£489
£413
Contract hire (per month) RESALE VALUE BY YEAR 40
■ Audi SQ2 ■ Cupra Ateca Value (£1000s)
35
£21,933
20
0 year
£20,463
1 year
2 years
3 years
THREE-YEAR COST ■ Depreciation ■ Insurance ■ Servicing ■ Road tax ■ Fuel (Test MPG) Audi SQ2
£280 Total £27,098 £15,242 £2841 £1493
Cupra Ateca
£7242
£280 Total £26,434 £6913
£15,437 £2595 £1209
PCP FINANCE COSTS Three-year term, £5000 customer deposit, 10,000 miles per year Car
Audi SQ2
Cupra Ateca
Monthly cost
£425
£403
Manufacturer deposit contribution
£150
£1750
£20,301
£18,415
5.9%
4.9%
Optional final payment Representative APR Excess mileage charge Other fees
10.8p per mile
6.98p per mile
£10 final purchase fee
£10 final purchase fee
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more supple, thanks to standard adaptive suspension that can be softened up with Comfort mode. Where the SQ2 scores back some points is on overall refinement. On the motorway, it produces fractionally less wind noise, while its slimmer tyres and surprisingly less droney exhaust tone make it a relatively hushed cruiser. BEHIND THE WHEEL Driving position, visibility, build quality
(per month, until April 2020)
25
1075mm
Although the SQ2 is smaller, it still has plenty of space in the front, decent room in the back and the sort of high driving position that most SUV buyers seek. It also feels airy in the front, thanks to reasonably slim window pillars
WHAT THEY WILL COST
30
1395mm
Entry-level sports SUVs they may be, but these two are hardly bargains in a wider context. It’s therefore not unreasonable to expect a premium interior. However, that isn’t how we’d describe the Ateca’s. Yes, there’s plenty of soft-touch plastic and a smattering of fake carbonfibre trim, but if it weren’t for the copper-coloured Cupra emblem on the steering wheel, you could be driving a regular Seat Ateca. On the upside, that also means the driving position is excellent, the standard digital instrument dials are clear, the dashboard is user-friendly and visibility is reasonably good in all directions. The SQ2 also gets its layout more or less spot on while treating you to nicer materials, better-damped switches and flashes of colour that let you know it’s no ordinary Q2. That said, it isn’t perfect. You’ll still find some scratchy plastic on the doors, and while the SQ2’s optional leather seats look fancier, the Ateca’s heavily bolstered pair hold you in place better through corners while still proving comfy on longer jaunts, thanks to standard adjustable lumbar support (£250 on the SQ2). SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, seating flexibility, boot
Despite being at the smaller end of the SUV scale, both cars are perfectly accommodating up front; even tall adults will have no issues with head or leg room.
But once you climb into the back of the SQ2, you quickly realise that small SUVs have certain limitations. For example, while tall adults in the back of the Ateca actually have space to lounge, those in the SQ2 will probably find their knees close to the front seats and their heads brushing the ceiling. And while two shorter passengers might be comfy in the back, the relatively narrow interior will make it pretty uncomfortable if three are made to sit side by side. The bad news continues behind them. While the SQ2’s boot is sensibly shaped and benefits from a small lip, the Ateca’s is taller and wider and has a larger aperture. It’s no wonder, then, that the Ateca managed to swallow six carry-on suitcases with room to spare, while the SQ2 could fit only five. It’s also worth noting that the former has two handy levers in the boot that fold down the rear seats, making it even easier to load longer items. BUYING AND OWNING Costs, equipment, reliability, safety and security
With sports SUVs being rather a hot commodity at the moment, it should come as no surprise that neither Audi nor Cupra is offering a discount. That means the cars are separated by just £1275, which isn’t a whole lot in this price bracket. That small disparity remains steady over three years; the Ateca costs fractionally less to insure, service and fuel, while the SQ2 holds its value slightly better. The result is that the SQ2 will cost cash buyers roughly £650 more over 36 months of ownership. Most will opt for PCP finance, mind you, but here we’re again talking small differences; with a £5000 deposit and a 10,000-mile annual limit, the Ateca costs just £22 less per month than the SQ2. The pair are almost inseparable when it comes to safety, too, with five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings. They protect adults almost equally well (very well, that is), but the SQ2 protects children slightly better.
Boots’ suitcase-carrying capacities are measured with a 560x350x230mm Antler suitcase, with the rear seatbacks in place and up to the parcel shelf
COMPARISON
Audi SQ2 vs Cupra Ateca CUPRA ATECA
BEST BOOT SPACE
BEST FRONT SPACE
1010mm
1000mm
535-820mm
865-1090mm
BEST REAR SPACE
1400mm
1010-1245mm
1445mm 740mm
Boot 485-1579 litres Suitcases 6
1075mm
The additional width, greater head room and better leg room of the Ateca mean rear passengers can actually stretch out. The boot is longer and wider than the SQ2’s, too, making the Ateca an SUV truly suited to family duties
STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS Audi SQ2 TFSI quattro S tronic
SAYS
Cupra Ateca 300
Width 2015mm
2060mm
Width 2090mm 2010mm
1611mm
1524mm 735mm
670mm
2594mm
2631mm
4210mm ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
4376mm
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
33.2mpg 25.0mpg 32.8mpg 34.5mpg
Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed
34.0mpg 26.2mpg 34.0mpg 38.7mpg
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
27.3mpg £2414
Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles
28.6mpg £2304
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
55 litres 159g/km
Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)
55 litres 168g/km
OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)
With these cars having the same basic underpinnings and engine, it would have been easy to assume that this test was something of a forgone conclusion. Surely the one with the nicer interior and premium badge would win? Actually, no. While the SQ2 is slightly plusher inside and fractionally quieter when cruising, the Ateca is the superior sports SUV. Not only does it have sweeter steering and greater composure on bumpy B-roads, but it also has more space to take your family along for the ride. Put simply, it’s going to take something special to steal the Ateca’s well-earned crown.
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SAFETY
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Euro NCAP rating (2016) All protection
93%
86%
70%
60%
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Euro NCAP rating (2016) All protection
93%
84%
71%
60%
POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1984cc, turbo, petrol 296bhp @ 5300-6500rpm 295Ib ft @ 2000-5200rpm 7-spd dual-cluch automatic
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1984cc, turbo, petrol 296bhp @ 5300-6500rpm 295Ib ft @ 2000-5200rpm 7-spd dual-clutch automatic
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph 4.8sec
Weather conditions Dry
Top speed 155mph
0-60mph 4.9sec
Top speed 153mph
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 4.3sec 30-50mph in kickdown 1.8sec 50-70mph in kickdown 2.5sec
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 4.4sec 30-50mph in kickdown 1.8sec 50-70mph in kickdown 2.6sec
Braking 30-0mph 8.3m 70-0mph 43.9m
Braking 30-0mph 8.7m 70-0mph 45.4m
Noise At 30mph 62.2dB At 70mph 69.0dB
Noise At 30mph 61.6dB At 70mph 70.1dB
CARS PICTURED Audi SQ2 TFSI quattro S tronic with Tango Red metallic paint (£575), SQ2 Exterior Pack (£1500), privacy glass (£375), red brake calipers (£300), SQ2 Interior Pack (£900), B&O sound system (£700) and Technology Pack (£1395)
Cupra Ateca 300 with Nevada White metallic paint, black Alcantara sports seats and Comfort and Sound Pack (£1930)
Cupra Ateca For Impressive composure; relatively comfy ride; roomy rear seats; accurate steering Against Worse depreciation; bland interior; hot hatches are cheaper yet more fun Buy this car at whatcar.com/new-car-deals
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OUR CARS
FIRST REPORT
The Q3 rides and handles competently, but Darren takes issue with its automatic gearbox; the interior feels truly premium; rear passengers are given no cause for complaint
Audi Q3
35 TFSI S line S tronic
The original Q3 was Audi’s best-selling SUV. Is this new model just as practical, plush and enjoyable to drive? Darren Moss Darren.Moss@haymarket.com
OF THE MANY SUV models that Audi offers in the UK, which one do you suppose is the best seller? The luxurious Q7, perhaps, or the small and funky Q2? Well, actually, up until the start of 2018, the answer was the family-sized Q3, despite it being seven years old and having to vie for affections with rivals such as the BMW X1, Range Rover Evoque and Volvo XC40. This new, second-generation Q3 has a lot to live up to, then, but Audi doesn’t need to worry about it grabbing attention, thanks to its slim LED headlights, aggressive vents and vast grille. Indeed, I’ve received more nods of approval from other drivers than in any other test car I’ve run. At least, I think they were approving. My Q3 is powered by what’s expected to be the most popular engine, and in a sign of the 82 | May 2019 whatcar.com
times, that’s not a diesel but the 148bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol, which is our pick of the range. It should be well suited to my needs, given that 90% of my journeys are conducted on city streets. As should the seven-speed RIVALS
Range Rover Evoque
Volvo XC40
Rides and handles well while being luxurious and practical inside.
Our Family SUV of the Year is smooth and refined, with a high-quality interior.
automatic gearbox that I’ve upgraded to from the standard six-speed manual. I’ve also treated myself to the high-end S line specification, which is positively overflowing with desirable kit. Highlights include 19in alloy wheels, sports suspension, part-leather seats, multi-coloured ambient lighting and a bodykit. You might think there wouldn’t be much room left for extras, but even a passing glance at the options list will have you ticking boxes. I’ve been relatively modest, opting for front parking sensors, metallic paint, an upgraded stereo, adjustable lumbar support, heated front seats and more oddment storage. Okay, so maybe ‘modest’ isn’t the right word, and I’ll delve into whether all of those options are truly useful in future reports. Either way, this should be a very easy car to live with, although there are a few issues. You see, while the interior appointments are on par with what we expect from Audi (high-quality materials and an infotainment system that’s both graphically impressive and easy to use), the engine is taking some getting used to. In particular, the fuel economy has so far been disappointing; I’m averaging just 33.5mpg despite having put in some serious motorway
The excellent sat-nav helps Darren avoid terrible traffic
‘The interior is what we expect from Audi, but the engine is taking some getting used to’ miles recently. It’s a fair way from the 37.7mpg combined and 39.2mpg town figures the car achieved on the new WLTP official test, which is supposed to better reflect real-world driving. Another minor irritation is the gearbox’s hesitation when you’re pulling away from a standstill – something that makes navigating busy junctions and roundabouts precarious. In addition, it’s too quick to shift down when you prod the accelerator on the motorway, which might partly explain the fuel tank’s drain. These are minor niggles, however, because Audi created a winning formula with the original Q3 and this new model is every bit as practical. Certainly, a full load of am-dram costumes proved no trouble for the Q3’s boot, and handy features such as the facility to store the parcel shelf beneath the height-adjustable boot floor have been a boon. I’ve also found the Q3 to be a very capable city centre companion, with the sat-nav successfully rerouting me to avoid some of London’s worst traffic. A particularly handy feature is the parking notification, where the system offers to look for spots when you’re near the end of your journey. Quick steering means that once I’ve found one, getting into it is an easy affair, too. So far so good, then, but how will the Q3 fare over four months of use? And is it every bit as recommendable as its big-selling forebear? I’ll get back to you on that. LOGBOOK Audi Q3 35 TFSI S line S tronic Mileage 1102 List price £34,150 Target Price £33,485 Price as tested £37,565 Options Electrically adjustable front seats (£675), metallic paint (£575), heated front seats (£300), Parking System Plus (£300), Audi Sound System (£275), four-way lumbar support (£255), Virtual Cockpit (£250), multi-function steering wheel (£250), electric, heated and folding door mirrors (£225), Storage Pack (£210), ambient interior lighting (£100) Test economy 33.5mpg Official economy 37.7mpg Contract hire £346 per month Insurance group 24 Typical insurance quote £685 per year
USED CAR
Jaguar XE
2.0 240 R-Sport
A family holiday shows our executive saloon’s touring refinement as well as its commendable fuel economy Mark Pearson Mark.Pearson@haymarket.com Mileage 12,515 List price new (2017) £40,125 Price new with options £57,809 Value now £32,000 Test economy 38.6mpg
A RECENT HOLIDAY was made all the merrier for the Pearson clan by taking the Jaguar XE, with us able to make the most of its cosseting interior, complete with heated front and rear seats. From the driver’s seat, I was also able to benefit from the heated steering wheel – a seemingly small luxury that one soon grows used to. The 825-watt Meridian sound system (a £2545 option) impressed us as well, the only source of discontent coming from me and my wife as we were forced to listen primarily to my teenage daughters’ choice of music: Miley Cyrus. Indeed, the XE is a lovely thing for quartering the country in, with plenty of poke, and although there’s a little gruffness to the 2.0-litre diesel engine low down, the car makes an impressively refined grand tourer at motorway speeds. The experience is further enhanced by the configurable and adaptive dynamics system (£1240), which enables you to switch between different settings to alter responses of the engine, gearbox and steering and fine-tune the ride quality. The best news of all, though, was that my fuel economy improved on these longer holiday journeys, with occasional highs on the digital readout of close to 60mpg. Meanwhile, one 60-mile schlep from Surrey to Kent was completed with five people on board and a full boot at an average of 50mpg – a figure made all the more impressive by the heavy motorway traffic in the middle and the stop-start town use at each end of the journey. Alas, my overall figure will always be brought down quite substantially by my regular commute, which is a nine-mile crawl through the school-time suburbs – a trip not likely to
show the economy of any car in its best light. All things considered, though, I’m quite happy with my XE’s overall consumption, which is now hovering around the 38mpg mark. My car is 18 months old now and has more than 12,000 miles on the clock, but it shows few signs of wear. In fact, I don’t think it shows any signs of wear at all – apart from a chip in one of the 19in alloy wheels, which recently proved all too easy to kerb at the hands of an unfortunate colleague. The brakes squeal on cold mornings, but they work quietly and efficiently once they’re warmed up. Every electrical device (and there are many) works as it should, while the modern, opulent dashboard and various trims could be as new. Indeed, there’s so much to like about the car that having to pick out the small things that annoy you about it is a bit like berating your cute pet puppy for peeing on the kitchen floor: it’s enough to make a sensitive man weep. In other news, my time off work provided the time for a visit to Ikea. This isn’t usually a forte of executive saloons, but the XE took it in its stride. It made mincemeat of the urban crawl there, before we made mincemeat of the Swedish meatballs inside. Afterwards, the boot proved sizeable enough for smaller furniture items, such as the firm’s ubiquitous flat-pack bookcases, so no one had to go home on the bus. As Miley in an earlier guise would have said, we got the best of both worlds.
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OUR CARS
Seat Ateca
1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xcellence DSG
FIRST REPORT
Allan’s Ateca is in a high spec but has the lesser of the available petrol engines
The Skoda Karoq is our favourite family SUV below £30,000, so how good is its sportier Spanish cousin? Allan Muir Allan.Muir@haymarket.com
ANYONE WHO CONSIDERS a family SUV to be more than just a tool for getting from A to B is likely to gravitate towards the Seat Ateca. There may be more practical cars in the class, but none in our experience is as enjoyable to drive as this relatively sporty model, and that will be as important for some buyers as interior space, comfort, fuel economy or equipment when choosing between a number of outwardly similar models. Certainly, it’s one of the reasons why I chose to run an Ateca for the next few months, despite the fact that I could have had a very well-equipped Skoda Karoq – our favourite family SUV for less than £30,000 – instead. Although there are now three SUVs in Seat’s line-up, the Ateca was the first to arrive, in 2016, and it’s already evolving, with the original 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine being replaced by the cleaner, WLTP emissions testfriendly 1.5-litre unit that powers my car. Driving the front wheels, the 148bhp 1.5 TSI Evo is not only the cheapest way into an Ateca in all trims apart from bottom-rung SE (which kicks off with a modest 1.0-litre turbo), but it also offers lively performance, reasonable refinement and a relatively light thirst, making
it our choice over the more powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol and the more expensive diesels. Like the old 1.4, it’s also able to deactivate two of its four cylinders when coasting to save fuel. Seat offers the choice of a manual or automatic gearbox with this engine, and I’ve gone for the latter, upping the price by £1380 but making for mostly smoother and easier driving. I say ‘mostly’ because the seven-speed dual-clutch unit tends to be a bit jerky at very low speeds and hesitant when pulling away. The rest of the time, though, it’s smooth and quick-shifting and therefore preferable to me. I’ve gone for Xcellence trim, one rung down from the top spec. It includes niceties such as keyless entry and start (packaged with a wireless smartphone charger), Alcantara seat upholstery, adaptive cruise control, a heated windscreen and a unique style of 18in alloy wheels, giving it a slightly more upmarket look than the aggressive FR models. That’s over and above all the stuff most Atecas get, including an excellent 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system with sat-nav, voice control and Seat’s Full Link smartphone mirroring package. As is often the case with smaller Volkswagen Group models, it took me a little while to adapt to the Ateca’s driving position. Although there’s a wide range of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel, the positioning of the pedals is such that I have to push the seat well back to be able to brake comfortably, and that means I’m right at the limit of steering reach adjustment. The steering wheel has to be set higher than I’d normally consider natural if I’m to see all of the instrument dials, too. Otherwise, the driving
environment is fundamentally sound, with a logical layout to all the controls and a superbly comfortable and supportive seat. The boot is a good size, although, as I’ve said, the Ateca isn’t quite as practical as the best of its rivals, with conventional 60/40-split folding rear seats that don’t slide, recline or come out like those of some Karoqs, for example. It’s also a shame you can no longer specify an adjustable boot floor; my car has a space-saver spare wheel (£115) beneath its load bay instead. First impressions are that the Ateca is indeed much more enjoyable to drive than you might expect of a family SUV, with agile, well-balanced handling and smooth, nicely weighted steering. The ride is firm but not uncomfortable, although the loud thudding and clattering that you sometimes hear as the wheels traverse bumps and potholes might be an issue for my sensitive ears, along with road noise generally. All in all, though, I’m really pleased with my choice so far. LOGBOOK Seat Ateca 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xcellence DSG Mileage 1052 List price £28,270 Target Price £25,858 Price as tested £28,385 Options Space-saver spare wheel (£115) Test economy 31.1mpg Official economy 40.4mpg Contract hire £345 per month Insurance group 18 Typical insurance quote £562 per year whatcar.com May 2019 | 85
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VOLKSWAGEN POLO HATCHBACK 1.0 75 BEATS 5DR MPG (km/l): Urban 47.1 (6.0), Extra Urban 68.9 (4.1), Combined 58.9 (4.8), CO2 110 g/km
£179.99
CITROEN DISPATCH 1000 L2 1.6 BLUE HDI 115 ENTERPRISE MPG (km/l): Urban 50.4 (5.6), Extra Urban 56.5 (5.0), Combined 54.3 (5.2), CO2 137 g/km
£184.85
SKODA OCTAVIA DIESEL ESTATE 1.6 TDI CR S DSG MPG (km/l): Urban 64.2 (4.4), Extra Urban 74.3 (3.8), Combined 70.6 (4.0), CO2 105 g/km
£214.60
FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 260 L1 DIESEL FWD MPG (km/l): Urban 38.2 (7.4), Extra Urban 47.9 (5.9), Combined 44.1 (5.8) CO2 163 g/km
£214.79
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF DIESEL HATCHBACK 2.0 TDI 184 GTD DSG MPG (km/l): Urban 50.4 (5.6), Extra Urban 62.8 (4.5), Combined 57.6 (4.9), CO2 129 g/km
£235.19
BMW 320D 4DR M SPORT MPG (km/l): Urban 49.6 (5.7), Extra Urban 65.7 (4.3), Combined 57.6 (4.9), CO2 127 g/km
£239.97
FORD RANGER DIESEL PICK UP DOUBLE CAB LIMITED 1 MPG (km/l): Urban 28.8 (9.8), Extra Urban 47.9 (5.9), Combined 36.2 (7.8), CO2 207 g/km
£267.43
MERCEDES A CLASS DIESEL HATCHBACK A180 AMG LINE MPG (km/l): Urban 60.1 (4.7), Extra Urban 72.4 (3.9), Combined 67.8 (4.2), CO2 111 g/km
£289.00
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC ESTATE SPECIAL EDITION 220D 4MATIC AMG NIGHT EDITION MPG (km/l): Urban 41.5 (6.8), Extra Urban 51.4 (5.5), Combined 47.1 (6.0), CO2 158 g/km
£339.05
RANGE ROVER VELAR 2.0 D180 5DR AUTO MPG (km/l): Urban 45.6 (6.2), Extra Urban 57.7 (4.9), Combined 48.7 (5.8), CO2 152 g/km
£441.04
RANGE ROVER SPORT DIESEL 3.0 SDV6 HSE AUTO MPG (km/l): Urban 35.8 (7.9), Extra Urban 44.1 (6.4), Combined 37.7 (7.5), CO2 198 g/km
£649.00
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Volvo V60
D4 Momentum Pro Mileage 7160 List price £35,660 Target Price £32,354 Price as tested £43,835 Test economy 43.6mpg
The Fabia always handles predictably – even in winter weather
Skoda Fabia
1.0 TSI 95 SE L
The Fabia has been almost flawless thus far, including on a long motorway journey in thick snow, surprisingly Kris Culmer Kris.Culmer@haymarket.com Mileage 5555 List price £16,505 Target Price £15,603 Price as tested £17,625 Test economy 38.2mpg
MINUS SIX DEGREES Celcius. That was what the thermostat inside my Skoda Fabia displayed as I got up at 7am recently to drive up to Northamptonshire to host one of What Car?’s Reader Test Team events. That was following more than six hours of snowfall overnight on the south coast and once I’d spent a good 10 minutes getting the car prepared. This involved clearing three inches of snow off the roof and windows and removing a coating of ice over the numberplates and lights. It’s very handy, then, that Skoda delivers every Fabia with an effective little plastic ice scraper, held inside the fuel filler cap. Not least because I’m usually too scatterbrained to remember where I put my own one last spring. That job complete, I then set about warming the car. Back when I was training as a journalist, the journey from my house to the ‘office’ was 4.5 miles; only as I parked up my barebones Peugeot 206 had its engine become warm enough to feed the ‘heater’ any air that
The Fabia’s standard in-built ice scraper came in handy
wasn’t freezing cold. But flashbacks of driving in a duffel coat and thick gloves were soon forgotten in the Fabia, because its modern engine and standard air conditioning warmed within a minute and the optional Winter Pack’s £250 premium proved more than a bargain. I’ve long been of the belief that heated seats are the best automotive invention since the engine, while heated washer nozzles also proved their worth by working straight away and from then on clearing away forming frost and road salt splodges. All of this was capped off by SE L trim’s standard heated door mirrors. Once on the move, the Fabia proved faultless. I admittedly avoided climbing a steep hill to join the motorway, but 142 miles of wintry high-speed cruising passed with only two minor ‘moments’. Pretty impressive, I’d say, in a small, light, front-wheel-drive car. That long journey gave me time to ruminate on why I’ve been so impressed by the Fabia so far. The conclusion I drew is there’s virtually nothing about it that annoys me; everything just works exactly as you’d think it should. This is an experience I’ve almost (I’m looking at you, Beetle) invariably had with cars from the mainstream Volkswagen Group brands. And while some say that makes for dullness, I’d infinitely prefer that to a car I dislike driving due mainly to one or two small irritations. For example, the Fabia’s cruise control nearly always holds the exact speed at which I set it – surprisingly rare – and I can adjust the climate controls without looking away from the road. The touchscreen responds quickly and only rarely gets its knickers in a twist, too. The 1.0 TSI 95 engine has, as expected, been great. Part of that is its fuel economy, although I have an interesting comparison to make with my dad’s Toyota Yaris Hybrid, which is capable of more than 80mpg around town but far less at higher speeds, whereas the Fabia is fairly consistent. We’ll have to do a comparison soon.
Volvo may not be the obvious choice when it comes to premium European car makers, but my experiences with the Swedish brand over my lengthy time as a What Car? photographer have always proved positive. My previous favourite long-term test car was the original Volvo XC90, which I liked for its practicality, quiet engine and comfort. And those are also strengths of the new V60. Its ergonomic seats, for example, are still supportive after my many long journeys around the country, plus they have loads of adjustment, making it easy to find a comfortable driving position. What’s more, the interior is a very enjoyable place to be, thanks to sleek styling, lots of useful technology and a premium, high-quality finish throughout. JB
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.2D 210 Q4 Milano Edizione
Mileage 22,218 List price new (2017) £43,990 Price new with options £46,235 Value now £35,340 Test economy 37.2mpg Anyone fancy an upgrade from business to first class? That’s effectively what I got recently when I was given a Stelvio Quadrifoglio as a courtesy car while my own 2.2-litre diesel was at the service centre. As you’d expect, the high-performance model is rather quicker than my car, sounds better and handles even better. But the big surprise was that it’s also more practical. You see, when my daughter’s rear-facing child seat is in the back of my Stelvio, only the shortest of adults can sit comfortably in front. However, the Quadrifoglio offers Sparco Carbonshell sports seats up front; these not only look and feel great but also free up a useful amount of extra leg room behind, because they’re much thinner than the standard pair. Shame they cost £3250. SH whatcar.com May 2019 | 87
Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT
FINAL REPORT
Our 2019 Hot Hatch of the Year has proved not only a great entertainer but also a proper all-rounder Claire Evans Claire.Evans@haymarket.com
THE HONDA CIVIC Type R won the accolade of What Car? Hot Hatch of the Year in 2018 and again in 2019, but how does it stack up as a long-distance commuter car? Rather well, actually. Living with it every day, I soon appreciated what an accomplished all-rounder this latest model is. Unlike rivals that have a ride so hard it could shake your teeth out on pockmarked British roads, the Type R is remarkably supple in Comfort driving mode. And if you switch it into +R mode, the suspension, steering and accelerator responses sharpen up so much that it can put a grin on my face on the brief part of my commute that’s on deserted country lanes. The Type R is also far from a wallflower when it comes to looks. Although its outlandish styling isn’t loved by everyone, I think it’s great that Honda’s designers appear to have been given free rein to add as many flourishes as they could think of, from the oversized rear wing to the wide side skirts. That means it elicits a passionate response from most of those who see it. On one occasion, when I stopped at a zebra crossing in my local high street to let a mother and child cross the 88 | May 2019 whatcar.com
road, the toddler kangarooed all the way across, shouting “Wow!” with every jump at the sight of a real-life Transformer. I’ve also had quite a few other cars driving alongside me in the fast lane of the motorway, ogling the car and creating a bit of a tailback. The downside is that some drivers seem to be threatened by the Type R and feel the need to cut in front of it in traffic, so I’ve had to learn to leave extra room when driving so that we don’t actually come into contact. One pleasant surprise, however, is that the Type R is impressively frugal if you’re light with your right foot. The 33.0mpg I achieved overall during six months of driving is hardly any worse than I got from my previous car, a diesel-engined Subaru XV family SUV. The Type R has proved roomy and practical enough to take the sting out of my 90-mile daily drive, too. However, it wasn’t such a hit with my parents, who found the front bucket seat so hard to get in and out of that they resorted to both riding in the rear, leaving me feeling rather like their chauffeur. The only big disappointment has been that the stereo and temperature are nigh on impossible to alter without taking your eyes off the road for far too long. There is a button on the steering wheel for changing the radio, but it doesn’t let you switch between the different groupings of DAB stations, restricting you to the ones saved in the favourites list. And the air conditioning doesn’t have physical controls; instead, you have to use the touchscreen. Shortly before my time with the car was up, I found out first-hand just how superb it is on
track. I’m a regular visitor to Brands Hatch in Kent – my local circuit – to watch all sorts of racing, and I especially love the British Touring Car Championship, which is heavily populated with Type Rs. So I couldn’t resist doing a few laps in my own before we parted company. I was privileged to be accompanied by Colin Tester, who races a Type R. He therefore knows the track and car intimately and could tell me exactly where to place it going through the notorious Paddock Hill Bend, which regularly catches drivers out, and how to negotiate the Druids hairpin and maintain the best line and pace throughout the rest of the course. While I was a bit wobbly and slow to learn, the Type R (in +R mode, of course) was utterly confident and poised, hunkering down on the bends and gripping the Tarmac relentlessly. It was a great chance to find out just how good it is and a fitting finale for a superb all-rounder. LOGBOOK Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT Mileage 9224 List price £33,525 Target Price £32,725 Price as tested £33,525 Options None Dealer price now £29,316 Private price now £26,059 Trade-in price now £27,022 Test economy 33.0mpg Official economy 36.7mpg Contract hire £445 per month Insurance group 40 Typical insurance quote £865 per year
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Tesla Model S 75D Dual Motor
Alex Robbins Alex.Robbins@haymarket.com Mileage 25,422 List price new (2016) £70,235 Value now £50,600 Test range 200 miles I HAVE NO doubt that the Tesla Model S has made my commute rather less stressful. These days, I arrive home feeling considerably less frazzled, while the usual M25 gridlock on my journey to the office no longer fills me with dread. This is partly thanks to the car’s ability to accelerate, brake and steer itself. I’m deliberately not calling it ‘Autopilot’, because there’s plenty of controversy around that name. But with that aside, the system is impressive. I’ve already detailed just how well it works, and while it isn’t perfect, it’s still probably the best system of its type out there. It doesn’t always get lane changes right; sometimes it fails to spot that there’s a space for you to move into, so you have to override the auto-steering to do it yourself. But the majority of the time, it does exactly what you expect of it. And it’s not just the semiautonomous functions that help.
The vast touchscreen means I can zoom out and view my entire journey around a quarter of the M25’s circumference – and the traffic that might affect me. So I can make a judgement when I leave home whether that’s the best route or I would be better off finding a way through the suburbs. Of course, it’s possible to do this in other cars, too, but it’s so much easier in the Model S. There are a couple of niggles that frequently grate, though. The Model S has no parking brake switch; instead, it activates automatically when you put it in Park. This means at traffic lights, you’re forced to choose between doing that, which in effect turns the car off and brings on the interior lights, or holding the car with the footbrake and dazzling the person behind as a result. And while the integration of Spotify into the infotainment system is a great idea, it never loads my library, even though I’m signed in. I still get to listen to music, but I have to search for and select albums individually, rather than listen to my own playlists.
Model S can drive semi-autonomously; vast screen makes sat-nav super-easy to use
Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 190 Elegance DSG
Will Williams Will.Williams@haymarket.com Mileage 9812 List price £33,840 Target Price £29,110 Price as tested £35,335 Test economy 37.0mpg
recently, and it has continued to be great company. Its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine has been a terrific performer since the start of our time together, and now, after SOME THINGS ARE beautiful to look more than 9000 miles, it has at but have no practical use; they loosened up slightly and feels exist purely for aesthetic pleasure. even better as a result. Plus, I’m And thank you, but I’m not talking still achieving around 40mpg on about myself. long cruises. Who needs diesel? I’m actually talking about the As for the interior, there’s acres doors of the Volkswagen Arteon. of rear seat space and loads of I love the look of the car generally, storage compartments (although but if I were to pick out one if I’m being picky, perhaps the specific aspect that soothes my centre console could be a bit eyes the most, it would be them. more generously sized). The boot They are frameless, you see; this is also huge, although the tailgate essentially means there’s no is quite heavy, and so I’d probably ugly bit of car sticking up at opt for a powered version if I had their ends when the windows my time with the car again, even are down. I appreciate that it though it costs £900 (packaged makes no objective difference to up with keyless entry). anything, but it does make the One other minor quibble that car feel a bit more exclusive and can be solved by a tick on the premium, because it’s so rare to options list is the fact that there’s find. I’m a big fan. only one USB port. I know how I’ve been taking the Arteon much of a first-world problem this and its doors all over the place is, but with new cars, especially in this price bracket, I’ve come to expect at least two. In the Arteon, if you want more than one in the centre console, you have to cough up £335 for heated rear seats, which lumps in an extra two ports. It might be worth considering, especially if you often have rear passengers. Roomy, comfy and frugal: the perfect photographer’s car
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USED CARS Volkswagen Scirocco
BUYING GUIDE The solidly built and pleasant-to-drive Golf makes a great basis for a fast and handsome yet also practical sporting coupé In production 2008-2017 Price from £3500 Our favourite 2.0 TSI 210 GT Mark Pearson Mark.Pearson@haymarket.com
ALWAYS RESPECTED THE Volkswagen Golf but wish it were rather more stylish? Enter the Scirocco, a smart three-door coupé with Golf underpinnings – an idea and a name first put before the buying public way back in 1974 but impressively revived with this Mk3 car in 2008. Distinctive styling, a great chassis and a hint of practicality made the Scirocco a serious alternative for those considering a hot hatch. A facelift in 2014 kept it fresh, with subtle tweaks made to the styling and some improved materials applied inside, raising the feeling of quality. This also coincided with the launch of two even faster variants: the GTS and the R. The Scirocco range featured a broad choice of turbocharged four-cylinder engines, ranging from 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre petrols to a pair of 2.0-litre diesels with 138bhp and 168bhp. There were also seven trim levels to choose from: Scirocco, GT, GT Black Edition, R-Line, R-Line Black Edition, GTS and R. Entry-level models got 17in alloy wheels, electric front windows, a DAB radio, Bluetooth and a 6.5in touchscreen infotainment system. GT added 18in alloy wheels, sat-nav, climate control and parking sensors, while the GT Black Edition also had black alloys and a spoiler at the rear. R-Line models included 19in alloy wheels and electrically adjustable and heated leather front seats, while the R-Line Black Edition added numerous glossy black details to the exterior. The GTS and R models gained numerous styling details on top of that, including larger alloy wheels and a more aggressive bodykit, to complement their more sporting demeanour. WHAT’S IT LIKE?
The Scirocco is hugely impressive to drive. Every version has pleasingly neutral handling and generates plenty of grip; remember, it
The GTS and R models are more aggressively styled than the regular Scirocco
‘The 2.0 TSI can hit 62mph in less than 7.0sec – a time fully competitive with the BMW 220i Coupé’
has a wider footprint and a lower centre of gravity than the equivalent Mk5 Golf. Drivers can personalise the ride by changing settings that control the suspension, steering and accelerator response. It’s always firm but never threatens to grow uncomfortable. The entry-level 120bhp 1.4 TSI engine is more about style than speed; the 158bhp version is noticeably faster and therefore much more desirable. The model with the 2.0 TSI unit
RIVALS
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Audi TT
BMW 2 Series Coupé
Offers lively engines, darty handling and a very smart interior.
Handles eagerly, punches strongly and rides smoothly.
The rear seats are more usable than the TT’s or 2 Series’
The Scirocco is 65mm shorter than the Audi TT and 53mm taller
GOOD Relatively practical Quick in 2.0 petrol guise Solidly built interior BAD Not the most economical Restricted rear head room A 6.5in infotainment touchscreen was fitted as standard
seats have limited head room but respectable leg room for a car of this type. The boot is just about big enough to be useful and the rear seats can be individually folded down when you require extra space. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
You can buy a Scirocco for as little as £3500, this for a 2008 model with an average mileage for the year and a service history. Spend £5000-£7000 for a good 2009 or 2010 car and around £8000-£10,000 on a 2011 or 2012 car bought from a dealer with a full service history. Around £12,000-£14,000 should net you a 2014 or 2015 car that meets all of those criteria. WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR?
(which originally had 197bhp but was later uprated to 210bhp) can hit 62mph in less than 7.0sec – a time fully competitive with the BMW 220i Coupé. Meanwhile, the 265bhp 2.0 TSI engine in the Scirocco R offers very usable performance and makes the car super-fast. The two diesel models are economical, of course, but not especially swift, despite producing a big block of torque, so they’re best seen as grand tourers rather than sports cars. However, it’s not just about the driving experience, because the Scirocco is also a stylish car that was well put together using quality materials. Its interior is cleverly thought out and distinctive, so you won’t be left feeling as if you’re just in a Golf. The driving position should suit most people, and there’s plenty of space up front. The two rear
The Scirocco is a sporting coupé, so we’d wager that almost every example will have been driven enthusiastically. You should therefore thoroughly check the bodywork for scuffs and dents and the wheels for any kerb damage. Being based on the Golf, the Scirocco has a decent reliability record, while Volkswagen as a brand finished in 17th place out of 31 manufacturers in our latest Reliability Survey. If you’re buying a Scirocco with the optional dual-clutch automatic gearbox (named DSG),
The interior is of high quality, if not as posh as its rivals’
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ONES WE FOUND 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI GT, 49,000 miles, £8995
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT, 103,000 miles, £4500
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 180 GT DSG, 40,000 miles, £14,000
make sure it shifts smoothly, because problems with it have been reported. The engines’ timing chains need careful maintenance too, so make sure all servicing has been carried out on time. Most of the minor problems concern rattles and squeaks from the boot and windows, and there has been an issue with the gas-filled struts on the tailgate failing on early cars. WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?
Our favourite engine in the Scirocco is the 208bhp 2.0 TSI 210, because it will satisfy most people’s need for speed while being decently economical. Every Scirocco comes with alloy wheels, air conditioning, stability control, side and curtain airbags, a CD multichanger and automatic lights and wipers. From GT up, they get an additional lot of desirable equipment plus styling tweaks inside, so for that reason, we would look out for that second-rung model.
SAYS
One of the most well-rounded coupés around, being good to drive, practical and reliable whatcar.com May 2019 | 91
USED CARS
Blue sky thinking Is Land Rover’s novel take on the four-seat convertible worth the £5000 premium it commands over a traditional example from Mercedes-Benz? Photography: John Bradshaw
THE CONTENDERS Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet
C220d AMG Line auto
List price when new £41,575 Price today £26,995 Available from 2016-present
Based on the sharply styled C-Class Coupé and promises a sporty drive. Range Rover Evoque Convertible
2.0 TD4 180 HSE Dynamic
List price when new £47,500 Price today £31,995 Available from 2016-present
Does this soft-top SUV have substance behind its head-turning design? Price today is based on a 2016 model with average mileage and full service history, correct at time of writing
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IF YOU WERE to picture a convertible, it would be something like the Mazda MX-5, no? A little two-seat sports car. But, of course, there have always been drop-tops with four seats, too. Cars like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, which are more about cruising on a fine July evening than pinging from corner to corner. Another type of convertible is that derived from an SUV. And we don’t mean that battered soft-top Suzuki Jimny you rented on holiday. This is an SUV in the modern sense: the superstylish Range Rover Evoque. Back in 2016, Land Rover spotted a genuine gap in the market and introduced the two-door Evoque Convertible. Given the overwhelming popularity of SUVs, you could well assume that it’s just the thing if you want a fashionable car with a retractable roof that’s actually practical enough for every
day of the year. Or maybe you should stick with the tried-and-tested concept that is a convertible version of an executive car. To find out, we’ve pitted a two-yearold C-Class Cabriolet against a similarly experienced Evoque Convertible, powered by their entry-level diesel engines in both cases. DRIVING Performance, ride, handling, refinement
The Evoque may have a slightly more powerful motor (178bhp over 168bhp), but that advantage is negated by an extra 200kg of flab. While the C-Class builds speed fairly briskly, the Evoque’s acceleration is adequate at best, even if you put your foot down hard. Both engines sound a bit clattery at idle and when
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet vs Range Rover Evoque Convertible JAGUAR F-TYPE CONVERTIBLE MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET
1 This black, woodstyled trim looks great, but it creaks when you prod it 2 The driving position is great but for the centre console bulging out onto your left leg
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BEST RIDE
Airmatic suspension gives a far better ride than the standard setup on AMG Line cars MERCEDES-BENZ SL RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE
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worked hard, but the C-Class’s isolates you better from vibrations. Through the corners, the Evoque is less keen to change direction and leans over more when it does so. Its steering is also unnervingly quick for a car so tall, making it feel relatively unstable. The C-Class has slower steering, so it feels less hyperactive, and its weight builds more naturally as you turn in to corners. While stopping distances from 70-0mph were similar in our tests, the Evoque nosedives heavily, so it feels less secure under braking. At cruising speeds, the Evoque rides most bumps better than the firmer-sprung C-Class. However, the Evoque’s lofty seating position amplifies the car’s body movements, so your head gets tossed from side to side along pockmarked urban streets, and that’s actually
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USED CARS MERCEDES C-CLASS CABRIOLET
BEST BOOT SPACE
840mm
790-1080mm
910mm
250-400mm
870-1210mm
660mm
1120mm
The C-Class’s boot is affected by the position of its roof, unlike the Evoque’s, but it’s still bigger; space in the front is fine, but most adults won’t be very comfortable in the rear ONES WE FOUND
2016 MercedesBenz C-Class Cabriolet, 12,000 miles, £25,980
2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible, 10,000 miles, £33,750
more annoying. You can enjoy a far smoother ride if you find a C-Class fitted with the optional Airmatic air suspension. Neither car feels as stiff as the hard-top upon which it’s based. The Evoque’s body shimmies a little along rough roads, while the C-Class is floppier still, sending shudders through the steering column whenever you encounter a nasty pothole. The Airmatic suspension makes this flex in the body less apparent, though. MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET
Although it’s no sports car, the C-Class Cabriolet is pleasingly quick and agile RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE
The Evoque comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic gearbox that’s smooth and responsive on the move. However, there’s always a noticeable pause when accelerating from a standstill, so entering a busy junction can be more stressful than it should be. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard on the C-Class, but our test car had the optional nine-speed automatic. That extra gear means the engine can spin slower, making the C-Class the quieter cruiser. In Normal mode, the ’box is just as smooth as the Evoque’s, although it jolts more noticeably when upshifting in Sport. You can hold a conversation with the roof down in either car at 70mph, but the C-Class is marginally quieter inside. It came with an electrically operated wind deflector as standard, whereas the Evoque’s item was an expensive option that needs to be manually erected and blocks off the rear seats. Either roof can be operated while the car is moving at up to 30mph, but the Evoque’s is six seconds or so quicker to complete its business.
BEHIND THE WHEEL Driving position, visibility, infotainment, quality
The Evoque seats you up higher, reminding you that it’s an SUV, and in a good driving position. It’s multi-adjustable, too, as is the C-Class’s. Although the C-Class has the more attractive dashboard, there isn’t much in it for quality. In fact, the plastics in the Evoque feel a touch more solid and its seats have real, rather than artificial, leather. The gaps between interior fixtures could be more consistent, though. Both infotainment systems got sat-nav as standard. The Evoque has a 10.2in touchscreen that’s fiddly to use and slow to respond when you press it; the C-Class’s 10.3in screen is easier to control, thanks to a dial by the gear selector. It’s just a pity its menus aren’t more intuitive. SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, seating flexibility, boot
Both cars can seat four, but the pair in the front will be far happier. Although the Evoque has much more front head room with the roof up BEST and a tad more leg room, you’d have to be very HANDLING tall to feel cramped in either car. Both are wide enough to prevent elbows clashing, too. The Evoque is also better for rear passengers. It may have only a couple more centimetres of leg room, but there’s much greater space under its front seats for feet. The rear bench is mounted higher up, too, so taller passengers’ knees aren’t forced upward, yet they still have easily more rear head room. In contrast, the C-Class’s rear is really suitable only for children. As decent as the Evoque is at carrying people, they’ll have to pack lightly, because it has less boot space than the Mini 5dr, regardless of the roof’s position. The bootlid doesn’t move very far up, either, so you can bang your head on it. In contrast, the C-Class’s boot nearly equals the Volkswagen Golf’s. And even though a lot of its space is lost when the roof is down, it stays the larger. The C-Class also has split-folding rear seats, which weren’t available on its rival. BUYING AND OWNING Costs, equipment, reliability, safety and security
The Evoque cost nearly £6000 more when new, and two years later, there’s still a difference of
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‘You can converse in either car at 70mph, but it’s slightly quieter inside the C-Class’
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet vs Range Rover Evoque Convertible RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE
BEST REAR SPACE
960mm
910mm 570-780mm
250-370mm 1130mm
680mm
300-1070mm
The Evoque has an impractical boot opening and its rear seats can’t be folded forward; full leather upholstery is standard and passenger accommodation is generous all round
around £5000 for a car that’s in good condition and has a full service history. The C-Class should cost less to run as well; it’s much more efficient, so it’ll cost less in fuel and road tax, and it will be cheaper to insure. Unfortunately, both cars have a pretty poor reliability record, with the C-Class positioned just above the Evoque in our latest survey and Mercedes landing only a few places above Land Rover, which finished a shocking 30th out of 31.
As you’d expect, both cars come with plenty of standard equipment, including climate control, heated, electrically adjustable front seats, a rear-view camera, a DAB radio, sat-nav, customisable ambient interior lighting and paddle shifters for the automatic gearbox. The Evoque adds to this leather seats and a Meridian stereo, while the C-Class fights back with LED headlights and Airscarf – a set of vents that blow warm air around your neck.
STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet
Range Rover Evoque Convertible
Width 2020mm Boot 285-360 litres
Width 2070mm Boot 251 litres
C220d AMG Line auto
2.0 TD4 180 HSE Dynamic
1500mm 780mm
1500mm
1770mm
1610mm
750mm
2840mm 4690mm
2660mm 4370mm
ECONOMY & EMISSIONS Official combined 61.4mpg (NEDC) Tank 66 litres CO2 emissions 123g/km (NEDC)
Official combined 49.6mpg (NEDC) Tank 57 litres CO2 emissions 149g/km (NEDC)
SAFETY Euro NCAP crash rating (2017) All protection
89%
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79%
66%
Euro NCAP crash rating
Not tested
SAYS The C-Class Cabriolet is very classy and desirable, especially when it’s reduced down to this more attractive price level. It feels solid and dependable, and it wins this twin test because it’s more enjoyable to drive, has a bigger boot and is cheaper to buy and run. It’s handsomely equipped, too, in AMG Line trim, so there’s little you will want for. Indeed, find one with the optional air suspension fitted and you’ll be laughing, because this adds the final touch of sophistication, in that it can then handle bumps and corners with equal aplomb. What of the Evoque Convertible? Well, while it offers a spacious interior and fairly good resale values, it can’t match the C-Class as an all-rounder. It’s simply not as nice to drive and it will cost more to buy and run. Its top-heavy handling balance may not matter when you’re just cruising around with the top down, but its small boot, unsettled ride and sluggish performance all count against it in everyday use.
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POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 2143cc, diesel 168bhp @ 3000-4200rpm 295lb ft @ 1400-2800rpm 8-spd automatic
Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox
4cyl, 1998cc, diesel 178bhp @ 4000rpm 317lb ft @ 1750rpm 9-spd automatic
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph 8.6sec
Weather conditions Dry
Top speed 145mph
0-60mph 10.9sec
Top speed 121mph
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 8.2sec
Acceleration 30-70mph in kickdown 11.2sec
30-50mph in kickdown 3.2sec
30-50mph in kickdown 4.3sec
50-70mph in kickdown 5.0sec
50-70mph in kickdown 6.7sec
Braking 30-0mph 8.9m 70-0mph 48.3m
Braking 30-0mph 9.0m 70-0mph 48.8m
CARS PICTURED Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C220d AMG Line with Diamond White metallic paint (£895), red leather upholstery (£795), Premium Plus Package (£2995), Driving Assistance Package (£1695) and LED Intelligent Light System (£545)
Range Rover Evoque Convertible 2.0 TD4 180 HSE Dynamic with Fuji White paint, full Oxford leather interior in Ebony (£1035), adaptive LED headlights (£1305), 20in alloy wheels (£315), wind deflector (£260) and ski hatch with rear seat centre armrest (£210)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet For Cheaper to buy and run; better handling; bigger boot; faster Against Cramped rear seats; firm ride
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Range Rover Evoque Convertible For Roomier inside; retains its value well Against Pricier to buy and run; lethargic; unsettled ride; not great handling whatcar.com May 2019 | 95
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98 City cars 99 Small cars 100 Family cars 101 Small SUVs 102 Family SUVs 103 Large SUVs 104 Sports SUVs 105 Luxury SUVs 106 MPVs 107 Estates 108 Executive cars 109 Luxury cars 110 Hybrids 111 Electric cars 112 Convertibles 113 Hot hatches 115 Coupés 116 Sports cars 117 Performance cars Key information: All fuel economy figures are combined results achieved under the new WLTP testing regime whatcar.com May 2019 | 97
City cars
Suzuki Celerio
LESS THAN £10,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.0 SZ2 List price £8999 Target Price £8999 MPG 58.8 CO2 99g/km For It has a practical interior with a DAB radio and the engine gives adequate performance. Against The interior feels cheap, resale values are weak and infotainment options are limited. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Hyundai i10
Our pick 1.0 S List price £9895 Target Price £9195 MPG 50.4 CO2 117g/km For The three-cylinder engine is refined and the interior is surprisingly roomy. Against This entry-level trim doesn’t give you much kit and the engine struggles out of town. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Up
Our pick 1.0 60 Take Up 3dr List price £9325 Target Price £8941 MPG 55.4 CO2 101g/km For Fun to drive, with a comfortable ride and an upmarket interior. Against Feels slow on faster roads and this entry-level trim is a bit basic. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BUYER’S GUIDE CITY CARS
£10,000-£12,000
Skoda Citigo
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.0 60 Greentech SE 5dr List price £10,510 Target Price £10,073 MPG 55.4 CO2 96g/km For Great to drive, with a comfy ride and agile handling. Interior is well thought out. Against Driving position isn’t perfect and the Volkswagen Up retains its value better. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Kia Picanto
Our pick 1.0 2 List price £11,075 Target Price £10,536 MPG 50.4 CO2 114g/km For You get plenty of kit as standard and this engine is cheaper for company car drivers. Against It struggles to keep up out of town and the 3 trim has more desirable goodies. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Vauxhall Viva
Our pick 1.0 SE A/C List price £10,970 Target Price £10,669 MPG 46.3 CO2 117g/km For Smooth-revving engine is quiet and the ride quality is decent. Against Poor safety kit; lots of road and wind noise at speed; steering feels vague. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £12,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 City car
Hyundai i10
Our pick 1.2 Premium SE List price £13,775 Target Price £12,867 MPG 45.6 CO2 125g/km For Comfortable, roomy and well equipped; engine is gutsy enough for motorway use. Against Not as enjoyable to drive as the Kia Picanto, but it costs more to buy. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Kia Picanto The Picanto has been our City Car of the Year for two years on the trot, and it isn’t hard to see why. A great recipe of space, performance, comfort and equipment puts it ahead of its rivals and makes it a more complete package overall. On top of that, you get a lengthy equipment list, a high-quality interior and a responsive engine that returned 47.9mpg in our True MPG testing. 98 | May 2019 whatcar.com
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.25 3 List price £12,975 Target Price £12,337 MPG 49.6 CO2 119g/km For Handles well, lots of standard kit, comfortable seats and a long warranty. Against The engine needs to be worked hard on the motorway and the ride is unsettled in town. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Up
Our pick 1.0 TSI 90 High Up 3dr List price £12,960 Target Price £12,413 MPG 55.4 CO2 108g/km For Economical, good handling and comfortable. Smarter than other city cars inside. Against The ride quality isn’t as good on 17in wheels and space is tight in the rear seats. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Small cars
Dacia Sandero
LESS THAN £15,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 0.9 TCe 90 Essential List price £8795 Target Price £8715 MPG 45.6 CO2 123g/km For Lots of space for the money, decent to drive and a fair amount of standard kit. Against The engine is unrefined at most speeds and the interior is comparatively basic. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Ford Ka+
Our pick 1.2 Ti-VCT 70 Studio List price £11,295 Target Price £11,046 MPG 48.7 CO2 117g/km For Comfortable ride and room for four adults; even Studio trim has a DAB radio and Bluetooth. Against Engine is gutless, the interior looks cheap and the boot is rather small. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MG 3
Our pick 1.5 Excite List price £11,395 Target Price £11,122 MPG 42.3 CO2 140g/km For Cheap to buy and insure, with a seven-year warranty; surprisingly spacious for the price. Against Poor economy and resale values make it costly to run; only three stars in safety tests. WHAT CAR? SAYS
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Small car
Seat Ibiza
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 FR List price £17,605 Target Price £15,583 MPG 53.3 CO2 105g/km For Fun to drive, practical, well equipped and scores well for safety. Against The Polo is better for rear-seat passengers and there’s some road noise. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Volkswagen Polo The Polo is the best small car you can buy today; only the Audi A1 Sportback can match it for comfort, practicality and refinement. At the same time, its specification is far from stingy in our preferred SE spec, while the 1.0-litre turbo engine is punchy from low revs yet remarkably economical in everyday use. To cap it all, pricing is sensible and strong resale values make the Polo a good long-term buy.
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 SE List price £16,445 Target Price £15,235 MPG 52.6 CO2 104g/km For Smart interior, good refinement, tempting as a company car and has a supple ride. Against Auto wipers and cruise control cost extra; not as much fun to drive as a Ford Fiesta. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Ford Fiesta
Our pick 1.0 Ecoboost 125 ST-Line 5dr List price £18,585 Target Price £17,255 MPG 48.7 CO2 111g/km For Great fun in bends, punchy performance and a fair few luxuries, too. Against There are more practical and cheaper options; infotainment isn’t the best. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £20,000
Audi A1 Sportback
BEST BUY
Our pick 30 TFSI Sport List price £20,010 Target Price £19,435 MPG 50.4 CO2 111g/km For Great to drive, fairly practical and should hold its value better than a Mini. Against A lot pricier than the closely related Volkswagen Polo and not as well equipped, either. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mini 5dr
Our pick Cooper Classic Comfort/Navigation List price £20,130 Target Price £18,967 MPG 47.1 CO2 123g/km For Engine is a gem, interior quality is top-notch and the boot is practical and versatile. Against The rear door openings are relatively narrow and the manual gearshift is imprecise. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Ford Fiesta
Our pick 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Vignale 5dr List price £21,535 Target Price £19,991 MPG 48.7 CO2 111g/km For Lots of standard equipment and it’s just as much fun to drive as lesser Fiestas. Against You could get a larger car for the money; its bigger wheels spoil the ride comfort. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 99
BUYER’S GUIDE SMALL CARS
£15,000-£20,000
Family cars
Kia Ceed
LESS THAN £20,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.0 T-GDi 2 List price £18,295 Target Price £17,159 MPG 50.4 CO2 122g/km For Decent performance; seven-year warranty; good build quality; large boot. Against Not the most comfortable ride or driving position; engine can sound coarse. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Seat Leon
Our pick 1.0 TSI SE Dynamic List price £19,045 Target Price £15,839 MPG 47.9 CO2 112g/km For Strong yet economical petrol engine with low running costs; good to drive. Against Some of the plastics feel cheap and some rivals are more practical. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Hyundai i30
Our pick 1.0 T-GDi Blue Drive SE List price £19,165 Target Price £17,788 MPG 45.6 CO2 126g/km For Supple ride; good driving position; lots of room in the front; logical dash layout. Against Conservative looks; limited over-the-shoulder visibility. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BUYER’S GUIDE FAMILY CARS
£20,000-£26,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Family car
Audi A3 Sportback
Our pick 35 TFSI Sport List price £25,495 Target Price £23,585 MPG 42.2 CO2 124g/km For Brisk performance; superb handling; high-quality interior; excellent infotainment. Against Slightly firmer riding than a VW Golf; not the most versatile or cheapest hatchback. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Skoda Octavia The Skoda Octavia is simply unbeatable in this class and offers everything you could want from a family car. Above all, it’s supremely practical, with roomy back seats and a boot that dwarfs anything else in this class. You also get a comfortable ride, a substantial equipment list and, if you go for our recommended 1.5-litre petrol engine, punchy performance.
Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE L List price £22,970 Target Price £21,088 MPG 46.3 CO2 115g/km For Spacious and classy interior, punchy engine, good to drive and competitively priced. Against There’s some suspension noise and the ride isn’t as comfortable as the Golf’s. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Golf
Our pick 1.5 TSI Evo 130 Match 5dr List price £22,240 Target Price £20,369 MPG 47.3 CO2 113g/km For Comfortable ride; well equipped; refined; relatively cheap to buy and run. Against Perceived interior quality isn’t as good as that of the best premium rivals. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £26,000
BEST BUY
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Our pick A250 AMG Line List price £30,465 Target Price £28,249 MPG 41.5 CO2 141g/km For Interior has a real wow factor, while the ride is supple and there’s lots of standard safety kit. Against It’s relatively pricey to buy and options packs are restrictive. WHAT CAR? SAYS 100 | May 2019 whatcar.com
Audi A3 Sportback
Our pick 30 TDI S line List price £27,785 Target Price £25,701 MPG 51.4 CO2 118g/km For Punchy, economical engine; quality interior; great to drive; excellent infotainment. Against Larger wheels and sports suspension harm the ride; fairly pricey to buy. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW 1 Series
Our pick 120d Sport auto 5dr List price £30,100 Target Price £27,480 MPG 48.7 CO2 121g/km For Excellent standard infotainment system, and there’s plenty of room in the front. Against Firmer ride and less rear seat space than in many rivals; driving position is awkward. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Small SUVs
Suzuki Ignis
LESS THAN £15,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 2WD SZ5 List price £14,859 Target Price £12,867 MPG 54.1 CO2 98g/km For Real-world economy is excellent, surprisingly spacious and practical; lots of kit as standard. Against Unsettled ride, noisy on the motorway and there are only four seats. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Kia Soul
Our pick 1.6 GDi 1 List price £14,725 Target Price £14,149 MPG na CO2 152g/km For Spacious interior; decent grip and body control; you get air-con and a DAB radio. Against The ride is overly firm at lower speeds and the steering is vague. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MG ZS
Our pick 1.5 Excite List price £14,045 Target Price £13,705 MPG 41.5 CO2 140g/km For An 8.0in infotainment touchscreen is standard; more interior space than most rivals. Against The ride is unsettled, noise levels are high and fuel economy is mediocre. WHAT CAR? SAYS
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Suzuki Vitara
Our pick 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T List price £18,999 Target Price £18,175 MPG 45.9 CO2 121g/km For Comfortable ride; gutsy engine; decent space; touchscreen infotainment. Against Interior feels flimsy in places; intrusive wind noise at higher speeds. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Seat Arona Based on the latest Ibiza, the Arona shares a range of petrol and diesel engines that combine plenty of punch with reasonable running costs. Our favourite is the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol. The Arona might be a bit smaller than the Suzuki Vitara, but you get a sturdier-feeling interior, an even better driving experience and the availability of plenty of clever technology.
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 SE Technology List price £17,830 Target Price £16,390 MPG 56.5 CO2 115g/km For Good to drive; decent ride; good roster of safety kit; reasonable interior space. Against This trim doesn’t come with an alarm and the interior looks a little bland. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Kia Stonic
Our pick 1.0 T-GDi 2 List price £17,200 Target Price £16,176 MPG 47.1 CO2 130g/km For Handling is agile and this three-cylinder turbo petrol engine is punchy. Against Ride is firm, rivals are more practical and automatic emergency braking costs extra. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £20,000
Volkswagen T-Roc
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Design List price £23,410 Target Price £22,339 MPG 42.2 CO2 123g/km For Good ride and handling balance; well equipped; good safety kit roster. Against Interior feels cheap and the rear seat arrangement could be more flexible for an SUV. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi Q2
Our pick 30 TFSI Sport List price £23,560 Target Price £22,254 MPG 46.3 CO2 119g/km For Handles very tidily; has a well laid out interior and an excellent infotainment system. Against Not the most spacious or versatile SUV, and the engine can struggle with a fully laden car. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mini Countryman
Our pick Cooper Classic Comfort List price £24,285 Target Price £22,934 MPG 40.9 CO2 134g/km For Boot is practical and a good size; interior quality gives the Audi Q2 a run for its money. Against The ride is too unsettled, the handling disappoints and the driving position is flawed. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 101
BUYER’S GUIDE SMALL SUVs
£15,000-£20,000
Family SUVs
LESS THAN £20,000
BEST BUY
Dacia Duster
Our pick 1.5 Blue dCi 115 4x2 Essential List price £13,695 Target Price £13,567 MPG 57.6 CO2 115g/km For Roomy inside, reasonably comfortable and incredibly cheap compared with rivals. Against Interior is decidedly low-rent and there isn’t much standard safety kit. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Ssangyong Tivoli XLV
Our pick Ultimate petrol List price £19,745 Target Price £19,372 MPG 37.2 CO2 169g/km For You get leather-trimmed seats and sat-nav; there’s loads of room in the back and boot. Against The engine is noisy, the steering is vague and emissions are relatively high. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Nissan Qashqai
Our pick 1.3 DiG-T 140 Visia List price £19,995 Target Price £19,995 MPG 41.5 CO2 121g/km For Comfortable ride with sure footed handling and a smooth, punchy engine. Against Stingy standard kit, with no automatic emergency braking. Rivals are more spacious. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BUYER’S GUIDE FAMILY SUVs
£20,000-£30,000
Skoda Karoq
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE L List price £25,660 Target Price £24,543 MPG 40.9 CO2 124g/km For Very well equipped; rides and handles well; flexible rear seats boost practicality. Against The engine and suspension are a bit too noisy; less fun to drive than a Seat Ateca. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Seat Ateca
Our pick 1.5 TSI Evo 150 FR List price £26,570 Target Price £24,214 MPG 42.2 CO2 126g/km For Plenty of kit as standard; great to drive; good performance; roomy inside. Against Some rivals have more flexible seating and the interior isn’t that plush. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Peugeot 3008
Our pick Puretech 130 Allure List price £26,375 Target Price £24,911 MPG 40.9 CO2 118g/km For Striking-looking interior; good to drive; decent amount of standard safety kit. Against The touchscreen is a little sluggish and resale values aren’t as strong as rivals’. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £30,000
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Our pick 2.0 TDI 150 Match List price £30,505 Target Price £27,916 MPG 48.1 CO2 126g/km For Spacious and practical interior; good to drive; plenty of kit as standard. Against It’s comparatively pricey to buy and the engine is gruff. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volvo XC40 Buyers will love how grown-up this Volvo feels, from its punchy and relatively quiet diesel engine to its solidly constructed interior, which features swathes of soft-touch materials. It’s also spacious for occupants, while its capacious boot and decent standard equipment will make busy family lives easier. In addition, Volvo’s competitive pricing means the XC40 is a hugely attractive prospect next to its rivals. 102 | May 2019 whatcar.com
BEST BUY
Our pick D3 R-Design FWD Geartronic List price £33,620 Target Price £32,322 MPG 47.1 CO2 131g/km For Comfortable and practical, with a classy-looking interior. Against There’s some road noise and the infotainment is a little fiddly to use. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW X1
Our pick sDrive18d SE auto List price £31,520 Target Price £29,459 MPG 49.6 CO2 121g/km For Spacious, practical and high-quality interior; fine handling; class-leading infotainment. Against There’s far too much road noise and the ride is on the firm side. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Large SUVs
Mazda CX-5
LESS THAN £28,000
BEST BUY
Our pick Skyactiv-G SE-L Nav+ List price £25,595 Target Price £24,328 MPG 38.2 CO2 146g/km For Classy interior; well equipped even in this entry-level trim; class-leading handling. Against The petrol engine feels weedy at lower revs and the ride is firm. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Skoda Kodiaq
Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE 7 seat List price £26,750 Target Price £25,133 MPG 37.2 CO2 147g/km For Value for money, with a classy and spacious interior and good driving manners. Against Ride is unsettled at low speeds, and the 2.0-litre diesel copes better with heavy loads. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Citroën C5 Aircross
Our pick Puretech 130 Flair List price £25,325 Target Price £24,349 MPG 44.4 CO2 119g/km For Punchy engine pulls well from low revs; versatile rear seats; well equipped. Against Too much body roll on twisty roads; cheap-feeling interior plastics. WHAT CAR? SAYS
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Large SUV
Mazda CX-5
Our pick Skyactiv-D 150 2WD Sport Nav+ List price £29,895 Target Price £28,413 MPG 49.6 CO2 128g/km For Good to drive, with tidy handling and a flexible engine, plus lots of standard kit. Against Firm ride and pricey to lease compared with rivals. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Peugeot 5008 The 5008 remains the go-to choice for larger families, providing most of the quality, high-tech gadgetry and driving manners that you get in much pricer rivals, but in a package that’s significantly cheaper to run, even more practical and just as stylish. Seven seats are standard, the middle row can be configured in a variety of ways for maximum flexibility, and the 1.2-litre petrol engine is gutsy and refined.
Our pick Puretech 130 Allure List price £28,525 Target Price £26,731 MPG 40.4 CO2 122g/km For Quiet cruiser with a comfortable ride, a practical, funky-looking interior and a big boot. Against Optional panoramic roof harms rear head room and the infotainment system is fiddly. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Seat Tarraco
Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE Technology List price £29,330 Target Price £28,108 MPG 37.2 CO2 152g/km For Decent ride and handling balance; smart inside and very well equipped. Against Wheezy petrol engine disappoints and the third row seats are very cramped. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £35,000
Audi Q5
BEST BUY
Our pick 40 TDI q’ttro Sport S tronic List price £40,525 Target Price £36,986 MPG 39.2 CO2 144g/km For Superbly refined and comfortable with air suspension; classy interior; strong resale values. Against You need to add pricey air suspension for the best ride. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW X3
Our pick xDrive20d SE List price £40,880 Target Price £38,703 MPG 41.5 CO2 140g/km For Smart interior; rewarding handling; superb infotainment system; smooth auto gearbox. Against Slightly grumbly diesel engine, firm ride and expensive to buy on finance. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Kia Sorento
Our pick 2.2 CRDi KX-2 auto List price £35,625 Target Price £32,406 MPG 39.2 CO2 161g/km For Spacious and practical, with plenty of room for seven, and the 2.2-litre diesel is strong. Against Not brilliant to drive and there’s limited safety kit. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 103
BUYER’S GUIDE LARGE SUVs
£28,000-£35,000
Sport SUVs
LESS THAN £40,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Sports SUV
Audi SQ2
BUYER’S GUIDE SPORTS SUVs
Our pick TFSI quattro S tronic List price £36,800 Target Price £36,800 MPG 33.2 CO2 192g/km For Exceedingly rapid in a straight line, grippy handling, classy interior. Against The Cupra Ateca costs the same yet is more fun to drive and bigger inside. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Cupra Ateca Price is far from the be all and end all in this class, but it’s a large part of the reason why the Cupra Ateca is our Sports SUV of the Year. With a 0-62mph time of 5.2sec and a 153mph top speed, no other SUV offers as much performance for less than £40k, and it’s nearly as much fun to drive as the BMW X3 M40i and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Impressively, its ride is no firmer than a regular Ateca’s.
Our pick 300 List price £35,900 Target Price £35,900 MPG 34.0 CO2 168g/km For Unbeatable bang for the buck in this class; handles very well; still very practical. Against Doesn’t sound very exciting and isn’t as sharp to drive as a hot hatch. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW X2
Our pick sDrive20i M Sport List price £35,750 Target Price £33,838 MPG 38.7 CO2 133g/km For Handling is very sporty for an SUV, so this feels more like a junior hot hatch. Against It’s neither that comfortable or that practical. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£40,000-£60,000
Porsche Macan
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.0T List price £46,344 Target Price £46,344 MPG 28.0 CO2 185g/km For The most rewarding SUV to drive, with a great chassis balance and precise steering. Against Tight in rear seats; AEB is only an option; sparsely equipped as standard. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW X3
Our pick M40i List price £53,835 Target Price £50,985 MPG 26.6 CO2 206g/km For Astonishingly quick; smooth yet characterful engine; precise and rewarding handling. Against Not quite as classy or practical inside as the Audi Q5, and the ride is very firm. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Our pick GLC 43 List price £49,845 Target Price £48,408 MPG 26.7 CO2 220g/km For Quicker than the Porsche Macan and comes with impressively comfortable air suspension. Against Fuel economy is terrible, running costs are high and the boot isn’t the biggest. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £60,000
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q’foglio
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo 510 Q4 List price £69,990 Target Price £69,990 MPG 24.6 CO2 227g/km For Scorching performance; sharper and more entertaining to drive than most rivals. Against Infotainment and interior quality are only so-so and the ride is very firm. WHAT CAR? SAYS 104 | May 2019 whatcar.com
Porsche Cayenne
Our pick Turbo List price £101,416 Target Price £101,416 MPG 20.8 CO2 258g/km For Comfortable standard air suspension, lots of grip and sharp handling in a properly rapid SUV. Against Expensive to buy and run, and there’s less standard equipment than you’d expect. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Lamborghini Urus
Our pick 4.0 TFSI V8 List price £159,925 Target Price £159,925 MPG na CO2 325g/km For Exceptionally fast and extremely agile for a two-tonne SUV, with a high-quality interior. Against Engine needs to be worked hard for peak performance; pedals are offset to the right. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Luxury SUVs
LESS THAN £60,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Luxury SUV
Volvo XC90
BEST BUY
Audi Q7 The Q7 is so much more than your typical luxury SUV. Not only does it ride like a limo, offer the straight-line performance of a hot hatch and accommodate like an MPV, but it also delivers sublime refinement. The Q7 also has one of the greatest SUV interiors on the market, thanks to a modern, minimalist dashboard design and Audi’s fantastic MMI infotainment system.
Our pick 45 TDI quattro S line List price £56,745 Target Price £51,674 MPG 33.6 CO2 178g/km For Very well equipped, with a wonderful ride (on air suspension) and a smooth engine. Against Expensive to buy and run, while some rivals have more third-row leg room. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW X5
Our pick xDrive30d xLine List price £57,495 Target Price £56,517 MPG 36.7 CO2 158g/km For Punchy, smooth engine; super-smooth ride from air suspension; excellent infotainment. Against You have to pay extra for seven seats and the boot isn’t as big as you might expect. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£60,000-£100,000
Land Rover Discovery
BEST BUY
Our pick 3.0 SDV6 HSE Luxury List price £70,405 Target Price £66,804 MPG 31.6 CO2 206g/km For There’s decent room in the third row of seats, the ride is comfortable and you get a lot of kit. Against Middle-row leg room isn’t brilliant and the touchscreen is sluggish to respond. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi Q8
Our pick 50 TDI S line List price £65,040 Target Price £62,200 MPG 33.6 CO2 178g/km For Interior is luxurious and there’s more room than you might expect, given the sloping roof. Against Engine sounds a little gruff; gearbox can be slow to kick down; low-speed ride is firm. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Range Rover Sport
Our pick 3.0 SDV6 HSE List price £67,500 Target Price £65,858 MPG 32.0 CO2 198g/km For Quiet cruiser with a classy interior and a generally comfortable ride. Against Expensive to buy and the touchscreen infotainment system is slow and fiddly. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £100,000
Bentley Bentayga
BEST BUY
Our pick 4.0 V8 Petrol List price £136,200 Target Price £136,200 MPG 21.7 CO2 260g/km For Opulent interior brimming with goodies; very rapid; lots of personalisation options. Against The Range Rover offers more space and the infotainment system could be better. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Our pick 6.75 V12 List price £250,000 Target Price £250,000 MPG 18.8 CO2 341g/km For Effortless acceleration; superb refinement; interior looks and feels truly special. Against Remarkably expensive to buy and run, and the ride isn’t perfect. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Range Rover
Our pick 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography LWB List price £114,405 Target Price £110,475 MPG 26.2 CO2 244g/km For Brilliant on and off road; interior is a fabulous place in which to spend time. Against Pricey to buy and its reputation for reliability isn’t great. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 105
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Our pick D5 Momentum List price £52,410 Target Price £48,209 MPG 36.7 CO2 158g/km For Big, classy interior, with seating for seven and lots of standard equipment. Against The ride isn’t as smooth as you’d expect and there’s plenty of suspension noise. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MPVs
LESS THAN £25,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 MPV
Peugeot Rifter
Our pick BlueHDi 130 Active EAT8 List price £23,510 Target Price £22,101 MPG 50.3 CO2 114g/km For Lots of room for passengers, a massive boot and convenient sliding side doors. Against No parking sensors with Active trim; lacks the class of more mainstream MPVs. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
BUYER’S GUIDE MPVs
Citroën Berlingo The beauty of the Berlingo is that it offers so much for so little; you’ll be hard pressed to find anything more cavernous for the money. But it isn’t just spacious and cheap; it also rides more comfortably than many larger MPVs, so you’ll find the Berlingo a relaxing place in which to travel. Although the interior quality isn’t anything special, the Berlingo is about the most practical car you can buy.
Our pick Puretech 110 Feel M List price £19,645 Target Price £17,585 MPG 42.4 CO2 119g/km For Comfortable and relaxing to drive, with a vast amount of space and storage inside. Against Wallowy handling; laggy infotainment system; cheap-feeling interior plastics. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Vauxhall Combo Life
Our pick 1.2 110 Turbo Design List price £20,130 Target Price £20,130 MPG 40.9 CO2 125g/km For Great value, with masses of passenger space, sliding rear doors and a comfy ride. Against Interior feels very cheap and conventional MPVs have better seating flexibility. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£25,000-£28,000
Volkswagen Touran
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.6 TDI 115 SE List price £27,570 Target Price £22,370 MPG 51.4 CO2 120g/km For Good to drive; decent economy; spacious interior; Isofix points on all five rear seats. Against The engine is a bit gruff and the Touran is comparatively pricey to buy. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer
Our pick Puretech 130 Feel List price £25,870 Target Price £22,627 MPG 45.3 CO2 114g/km For Spacious and practical interior; superb visibility; reasonably good value for money. Against Rear seats are fiddly to fold, while body control and ride quality are average. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Our pick 218d SE List price £27,660 Target Price £25,593 MPG 55.4 CO2 119g/km For Enjoyable handling; high-quality interior; frugal diesel engine. Against Rivals are more versatile and there’s quite a bit of road noise. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £28,000
Ford Galaxy
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.0 Ecoblue 150 Zetec List price £32,395 Target Price £28,258 MPG 45.6 CO2 134g/km For Practical and well-equipped interior; comfortable and relaxing to drive. Against Pricier than the Seat Alhambra to buy and has a sluggish infotainment system. WHAT CAR? SAYS 106 | May 2019 whatcar.com
Ford S-Max
Our pick 2.0 Ecoblue 150 Zetec List price £29,995 Target Price £26,658 MPG 46.3 CO2 132g/km For Loads of room for five adults; decent boot; better to drive than all of its rivals. Against Rearmost seats suit kids only; pulling the seats up requires a fair amount of strength. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Seat Alhambra
Our pick 2.0 TDI 150 SE List price £31,850 Target Price £28,755 MPG 44.1 CO2 135g/km For Roomy, practical and comfortable, yet relatively affordable, too. Against Its size means parking can be tricky; rearmost seats could be easier to fold. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Estate cars
Skoda Fabia Estate
LESS THAN £20,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 SE List price £16,320 Target Price £15,428 MPG 51.4 CO2 105g/km For It’s one of the roomiest small estates; SE trim adds air-con and a touchscreen. Against So-so handling and could do with more supportive seats. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Our pick 1.0 T-GDi 2 List price £19,295 Target Price £18,094 MPG 47.1 CO2 120g/km For Gutsy enough performance for most buyers; lots of equipment; boot is big and practical. Against Ride is restless and there’s quite a bit of tyre noise on the motorway. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Dacia Logan MCV
Our pick 0.9 TCe 90 Comfort List price £11,295 Target Price £11,190 MPG 45.6 CO2 121g/km For Lots of space; low running costs; plenty of equipment for a low price. Against Not as good to drive or as refined as many rivals, and safety is below par. WHAT CAR? SAYS
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Estate car
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Our pick 1.5 TSI Evo 130 Match List price £24,190 Target Price £22,209 MPG 46.7 CO2 113g/km For Large boot; supple ride; good resale values; well-built interior. Against The interior looks dull and the Skoda Octavia Estate’s boot is bigger still. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Skoda Superb Estate Space is the name of the game when you’re looking at wagons, and the Superb Estate has been our favourite for four years, striking the sweet spot of practicality, comfort, low running costs and value more accurately than any rival. With masses of load space for flat-pack furniture or suitcases and palatial comfort for passengers, it’s one of the most impressive family holdalls you can buy.
Our pick 2.0 TDI 150 SE Technology List price £25,805 Target Price £25,805 MPG 51.4 CO2 115g/km For Masses of space for passengers and luggage; well priced and handsomely equipped. Against Some rivals are more fun to drive and emit less CO2 . WHAT CAR? SAYS
Skoda Octavia Estate
Our pick 1.5 TSI SE L List price £24,170 Target Price £22,186 MPG 44.8 CO2 124g/km For Huge load space; good standard equipment; some great-value options. Against Refinement could be better and the low-speed ride is unsettled. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £30,000
BMW 5 Series Touring
BEST BUY
Our pick 520d SE List price £40,835 Target Price £37,149 MPG 47.9 CO2 123g/km For Comfortable and spacious, with sharp handling and outstanding refinement. Against The E-Class’s boot is bigger; optional adaptive suspension is a must-have for comfort. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
Our pick E220d SE List price £40,065 Target Price £36,053 MPG 47.1 CO2 140g/km For The boot is huge, the ride is composed and the dashboard is well designed. Against Low-speed ride is unsettled and some rivals are more fun to drive. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volvo V60
Our pick D4 Momentum Pro auto List price £37,210 Target Price £33,757 MPG 51.4 CO2 119g/km For Volvo’s best estate to date: spacious, practical and classy inside, with lots of kit. Against Boot could be bigger; auto gearbox is a bit lethargic; infotainment is fiddly. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 107
BUYER’S GUIDE ESTATE CARS
£20,000-£30,000
Executive cars
Skoda Superb
LESS THAN £30,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.0 TDI 150 SE Technology List price £24,525 Target Price £24,525 MPG 53.3 CO2 113g/km For Masses of standard kit; lots of rear leg room
and boot space; comfortable ride.
Against Some other executive cars are more
fun to drive, while the engine is a little gruff.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi A3 Saloon
Our pick 35 TFSI Sport List price £26,060 Target Price £24,358 MPG 42.8 CO2 123g/km For Handles well, the engine is strong
and the interior is beautifully built.
Against Costs more than the A3 Sportback,
despite having a less practical boot.
Mazda 6
Our pick Skyactiv-D 150 SE-L Nav+ List price £25,795 Target Price £25,348 MPG 55.4 CO2 117g/km For Smart interior; smooth and flexible
engine; hushed motorway cruiser.
Against Saloon boot hinders practicality
and the infotainment is only so-so.
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BUYER’S GUIDE EXECUTIVE CARS
£30,000-£38,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019
Executive car
Audi A4
Our pick 40 TDI Sport List price £36,035 Target Price £32,696 MPG 39.8 CO2 118g/km For Impressively refined; plenty of pulling
power; classy interior; good economy.
Against The auto ’box is jerky at low speeds
and adjustable lumbar support costs extra.
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BEST BUY
BMW 3 Series Any new BMW carries a huge weight of expectation, but boy oh boy, has this 3 Series delivered. It’s one of the best-handling BMWs of recent times, yet it’s still comfortable and relaxing on longer journeys. Beyond that, it offers a brilliant infotainment system and a high-quality interior. All in all, it has raised the bar even higher in a class that already had sky-high standards.
Our pick 320d Sport auto List price £36,700 Target Price £35,897 MPG 52.3 CO2 112g/km For Great to drive, with strong performance
and an excellent infotainment system.
Against The engine can be a bit noisy and the
digital dials won’t appeal to everyone.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Arteon
Our pick 2.0 TDI 190 Elegance DSG List price £36,790 Target Price £31,726 MPG 50.6 CO2 121g/km For All the performance you could need;
generous standard kit; lots of space inside.
Against Lacks badge prestige; auto ’box is
jerky at low speeds; finance options are pricey.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £38,000
BMW 3 Series
BEST BUY
Our pick 330i M Sport List price £39,160 Target Price £38,301 MPG 41.5 CO2 134g/km For The finest-handling exec saloon combines
punchy performance with palatable BIK rates.
Against This engine needs to be worked
harder than the equivalent diesels.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our pick C220d AMG Line List price £39,160 Target Price £35,145 MPG 53.3 CO2 117g/km For Largely comfortable ride; strong engine;
smooth gearbox; eye-catching interior.
Against Tight rear space; rivals are more
refined; pricey option packs.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi A5 Sportback
Our pick 40 TDI S line List price £39,905 Target Price £36,004 MPG 39.2 CO2 118g/km For Effortless pace; good economy;
practical boot; classy interior.
Against Offset pedals slightly spoil the
driving position.
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Luxury cars
LESS THAN £40,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Luxury car
Audi A6
BEST BUY
BMW 5 Series No matter how hard we try, we can’t really find any areas in which the 5 Series drops the ball. Take the interior, for example: it’s virtually identical to the 6 Series’ and just as well made, but it comes for a comparatively bargain price. The infotainment system is the same, too, and you can spec it up with nearly every luxury feature that the 7 Series offers. It’s the supreme luxury package without a price tag to match.
Our pick 520d SE List price £38,585 Target Price £35,201 MPG 52.3 CO2 117g/km For Spacious, well-appointed interior; great to drive, with a quiet, economical engine. Against You need to add adaptive dampers for the best ride quality. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Our pick E220d SE List price £38,065 Target Price £34,443 MPG 51.4 CO2 122g/km For Strong, smooth engine; supple ride; generous standard equipment. Against Other saloons are more fun to drive; slightly awkward driving position. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£40,000-£60,000
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
BEST BUY
Our pick 630d SE List price £52,225 Target Price £45,933 MPG 43.5 CO2 139g/km For It has vast amounts of passenger space, a huge boot and a high-quality interior. Against Doesn’t handle that well and could do with more standard safety equipment. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Jaguar XF
Our pick 3.0D S List price £53,010 Target Price £47,978 MPG 43.2 CO2 161g/km For Seriously strong performance, along with a comfortable ride and superb handling. Against Neither the infotainment system nor the build quality is as good as a BMW’s. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi A7 Sportback
Our pick 50 TDI quattro S line List price £58,155 Target Price £51,320 MPG 38.7 CO2 150g/km For Effortlessly quick and very surefooted through corners; class-leading quality. Against It’s not that much fun to drive; dualscreen dashboard layout is distracting to use. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £60,000
Audi A8
BEST BUY
Our pick 50 TDI quattro LWB List price £73,950 Target Price £63,401 MPG 38.7 CO2 148g/km For Quieter than the S-Class and rides more comfortably, plus it has a high-quality interior. Against The infotainment system is distracting to use and the A8 is expensive as a private buy. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Our pick S350d L AMG Line List price £78,085 Target Price £65,962 MPG 42.2 CO2 158g/km For Sharper handling than the Audi A8, with better infotainment and lower running costs. Against Ride quality isn’t consistent and some rivals get more equipment as standard. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Our pick EWB List price £270,000 Target Price £270,000 MPG 17.5 CO2 329g/km For The interior is as opulent as the Phantom’s and the V12 engine is refined and potent. Against The low-speed ride is a little pattery over broken road surfaces. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 109
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Our pick 40 TDI Sport S tronic List price £38,640 Target Price £34,299 MPG 50.4 CO2 117g/km For Quiet, flexible engine; nimble handling; well built; good rear seat and boot space. Against Unsettled ride on standard suspension; jerky gearbox; fiddly touchscreens. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Hybrids
LESS THAN £25,000
Hyundai Ioniq
Our pick Hybrid Premium List price £23,600 Target Price £21,886 MPG 62.8 CO2 84g/km For Good-quality interior; low running costs; good to drive; well-integrated power sources. Against Poor rear head room; unsettled ride around town; not as efficient as Toyota Prius. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
BUYER’S GUIDE HYBRIDS
Toyota Corolla The new Corolla is a big step on from the Auris it replaces, proving to be not just a great hybrid but a great family hatchback full stop. On our Test MPG cycle, the Corolla Hybrid returned an impressive 60.6mpg, a figure that will actually improve around town. Racking up the miles shouldn’t be a hardship, thanks to a good driving position and comfortable ride, while Toyota’s reliability record is excellent.
Our pick 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Icon Tech List price £24,810 Target Price £24,212 MPG 63.2 CO2 76g/km For Plenty of safety kit, an excellent reliability record and a comfortable ride. Against Rear leg room is tight, while the engine is noisy and the infotainment clunky. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Toyota Yaris
Our pick Hybrid Icon List price £18,200 Target Price £16,988 MPG 58.8 CO2 84g/km For Generous standard kit; excellent urban fuel economy; cheap to run as a company car. Against Low-rent interior; uninspiring handling; noisy under acceleration. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£25,000-£40,000
Hyundai Ioniq
BEST BUY
Our pick Plug-in Hybrid Premium List price £28,405 Target Price £26,323 MPG 62.8 CO2 84g/km For Quiet around town; quite quick; can prove very cheap to run; well equipped. Against Engine cuts in quite regularly and this isn’t as good to drive as the non-plug-in hybrid. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Honda CR-V
Our pick Hybrid AWD SR List price £34,555 Target Price £34,050 MPG 40.9 CO2 120g/km For Five-seater has lots of room inside and a big boot, as well as decent economy. Against Low towing weight; not the most agile SUV of this size; poor infotainment system. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mitsubishi Outlander
Our pick PHEV Juro List price £36,765 Target Price £34,506 MPG 139.7 CO2 40g/km For Cheap to run as a company car; reasonably spacious; refined at low speeds. Against Poor to drive; terrible infotainment; small petrol tank; mediocre interior. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £40,000 CAR OF THE YEAR 2019
Plug-in hybrid
Volvo XC90
BEST BUY
Our pick T8 Inscription List price £67,905 Target Price £63,031 MPG 83.1 CO2 56g/km For Very quick and quiet, with a decent electriconly range and tremendous seating versatility. Against Touchscreen is tricky to use on the move; not that economical on long runs. WHAT CAR? SAYS 110 | May 2019 whatcar.com
BMW 5 Series
Our pick 530e SE List price £46,710 Target Price £43,266 MPG 128.4 CO2 49g/km For Comfortable ride; quiet around town or at speed; classy interior. Against Not very economical on long journeys; boot is smaller than in petrol and diesel models. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW i8
Our pick Coupé List price £114,985 Target Price £104,945 MPG 128.4 CO2 42g/km For Incredible looks; one-of-a-kind driving experience; low running costs. Against Steering has too little feel and weight; ride can be a bit harsh; not all that practical. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Electric cars
Prices don’t include £3500 government grant
LESS THAN £30,000
BEST BUY
Renault Zoe
Our pick R110 ZE40 Dynamique Nav List price £21,920 Target Price £20,063 Official range (WLTP) 186 miles CO2 0g/km For Very low running costs; quiet and easy to drive; longer range than most electric cars. Against So-so performance; brakes are inconsistent in feel; interior isn’t exactly plush. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Smart Fortwo
Our pick EQ Prime Premium (22kW charger) List price £21,195 Target Price £19,753 Official range (NEDC) na CO2 0g/km For Dinky dimensions are a boon for parking; proper electric cars don’t come any cheaper. Against Poor to drive; real-world range is disappointing; not exactly practical. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen e-Up
Our pick e-Up List price £23,150 Target Price £23,150 Official range (WLTP) 83 miles CO2 0g/km For Great to drive, well equipped and easy to manoeuvre and park. Against Very limited range; not very spacious inside; inflexible driving position. WHAT CAR? SAYS
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Electric car
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019
Overall winner
Hyundai Kona Electric
Our pick 64kWh Premium List price £36,345 Target Price £36,345 Official range (WLTP) 279 miles CO2 0g/km For Punchy performance; 250-mile-plus real-world range; good driving position. Against Ride is choppy, the boot is relatively small and there’s a fair bit of road noise. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Kia e-Niro Uncompromised electric car ownership has until now been a privilege of those with deep pockets, and that’s why the e-Niro is such a game-changer. Granted, it isn’t cheap, but it’s a bargain compared with high-end EVs – especially when it can realistically cover as many miles on a full charge. Kia’s achievement in making a long-range electric car that’s affordable for many deserves huge credit.
Our pick First Edition List price £36,495 Target Price £36,495 Official range (WLTP) 282 miles CO2 0g/km For Quick; decent to drive; more practical than the Kona; has a 250-mile-plus real-world range. Against Considerably more expensive to buy than the Nissan Leaf. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Nissan Leaf
Our pick N-Connecta List price £31,890 Target Price £31,094 Official range (WLTP) 168 miles CO2 0g/km For Performance is brisk, and it provides a comfortable ride, a big boot and lots of safety kit. Against Rear head room is tight, the interior could be classier and the driving position is poor. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £60,000
Jaguar I-Pace
BEST BUY
Our pick EV400 S List price £64,495 Target Price £64,495 Official range (WLTP) 292 miles CO2 0g/km For Plush interior with an excellent driving position; comfy ride; seriously rapid acceleration. Against No superfast charging options; expensive to buy; boot isn’t huge. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Tesla Model S
Our pick 75D List price £70,105 Target Price £70,105 Official range (WLTP) na CO2 0g/km For Staggering performance; huge boot; seating for up to seven; supercharging network. Against So-so interior quality; ride comfort could be better; rivals have longer ranges. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Tesla Model X
Our pick 75D List price £82,955 Target Price £82,955 Official range (WLTP) na CO2 0g/km For It has huge road presence, acceleration is rapid and it seats up to seven. Against Range could be better; below-par interior quality; expensive to buy. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 111
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£30,000-£60,000
Convertibles
LESS THAN £25,000
BEST BUY
Mini Convertible
Our pick Cooper Classic Comfort/Navigation List price £21,880 Target Price £20,506 MPG 45.6 CO2 127g/km For Fun to drive, good resale values and reasonably refined. Against The pedals are offset, rear seats are cramped and it isn’t as cheap as we’d like. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Fiat 500C
Our pick 1.2 Lounge List price £16,410 Target Price £15,480 MPG 44.8 CO2 118g/km For Engine is perfect for town driving, and you’re well protected from the wind with the roof down. Against Lots of wind noise; not as classy as the Mini; little space inside; rear visibility isn’t great. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Smart Fortwo Cabrio
Our pick EQ Prime Premium (22kW charger) List price £23,335 Target Price £21,706 Official range (WLTP) 70.2 CO2 0g/km For Truly agile around town; electric EQ model is very cheap to run; plenty of room for two. Against Low-speed ride is firm; the car is less at home beyond city limits; very short range. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BUYER’S GUIDE CONVERTIBLES
£25,000-£50,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet
BEST BUY
Our pick 35 TFSI Sport List price £29,985 Target Price £27,800 MPG 41.5 CO2 128g/km For Comfortable and good to drive, interior is classy and resale values are strong. Against There isn’t much room in the back and the optional automatic gearbox is jerky. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi A5 Cabriolet
Our pick 40 TFSI Sport S tronic List price £39,715 Target Price £35,735 MPG 37.7 CO2 139g/km For Comfortable, handles well, beautiful interior and keen running costs. Against Generates quite a bit of road noise at speed and it’s relatively expensive to buy. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet
Our pick C220d AMG Line List price £44,274 Target Price £39,939 MPG 49.6 CO2 126g/km For Reasonably brisk and sure-footed handling, with occupants well protected from the wind. Against Space is tight in the rear seats and the diesel engine is quite noisy. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £50,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Convertible
Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Our pick 4.0 V8 List price £159,900 Target Price £159,900 MPG 24.4 CO2 230g/km For Great to drive, with stupendous performance and a glorious soundtrack. Against The gearbox is slow in manual mode and the rear seats are tiny. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet From its peerless body control to its luxurious and spacious interior, the S-Class Cabriolet makes for effortless drop-top motoring – and you can take three of your friends and their luggage along for the ride. Add in sports carlike performance, a wonderfully smooth engine and exceptionally quiet interior and the S-Class Cabriolet is the most accomplished convertible this side of the Rolls-Royce Dawn. 112 | May 2019 whatcar.com
BEST BUY
Our pick S560 AMG Line List price £117,670 Target Price £101,338 MPG 27.2 CO2 233g/km For A superb high-speed, high-class cruiser that’s amazingly comfortable and quiet. Against The boot shrinks markedly when the roof is down. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
Our pick E450 4Matic AMG Line List price £57,351 Target Price £52,088 MPG 29.5 CO2 202g/km For Refined with roof up or down; comfortable and classy interior; effortless performance. Against Feels heavy and not very agile; rear seats are small; the view out is restricted. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Hot hatches
LESS THAN £22,000
BEST BUY
Ford Fiesta ST
Our pick ST-2 Performance Pack 3dr List price £21,620 Target Price £20,447 MPG 40.4 CO2 136g/km For Strong, characterful engine combined with engaging handling makes the ST fun at all speeds. Against It’s easily upset by bumps and the interior feels a bit low-rent. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Up GTI
Our pick 1.0 115 3dr List price £14,315 Target Price £13,708 MPG 50.6 CO2 110g/km For Pretty nippy and handles well; relatively practical; cheaper to buy than its rivals. Against Could be more exciting; intrusive traction control; contrived engine noise. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Suzuki Swift Sport
Our pick 1.4 Boosterjet List price £18,499 Target Price £17,499 MPG 47.1 CO2 125g/km For You get plenty of equipment as standard, plus it’s relatively quick and cheap to run. Against It’s not the bargain that the previous one was and not as much fun to drive as we’d hoped. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Hyundai i30 N
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.0 T-GDi 250 List price £25,995 Target Price £24,953 MPG 34.9 CO2 176g/km For Responsive engine, great exhaust note, awesome B-road ability and decent kit. Against Steering feel could be better and real-world economy disappoints. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Our pick 2.0 TSI + List price £23,155 Target Price £21,652 MPG 39.8 CO2 134g/km For Comfortable in everyday use, with lots of grip; quicker than the Fiesta ST. Against Not as agile as its rivals; relatively unexciting to drive; auto gearbox only. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mini 3dr
Our pick Cooper S Sport List price £22,670 Target Price £21,357 MPG 40.4 CO2 147g/km For Impressive performance, a sporty exhaust note and decent handling. Against The ride is firm; it’s awkward for rearseat passengers; the interior layout is quirky. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £27,000
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Renault Mégane RS
Our pick 280 Cup List price £29,310 Target Price £28,338 MPG 35.8 CO2 181g/km For Incredible agility; sweet-sounding engine; cheaper than the Honda Civic Type R to buy. Against So-so performance; firm ride; you will want to add a few options. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Honda Civic Type R The Civic Type R absolutely nails the hot hatch duality, being utterly sublime to drive, even if you aren’t one for track days, yet as practical as the normal Civic. It can accelerate explosively and remains sweetly balanced right up to the limit when you’re cornering; indeed, the rival Mégane RS isn’t quite as capable, and nor is it as easy to live with, largely due to the Type R’s ability to ride considerably more comfortably.
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT List price £33,525 Target Price £32,725 MPG 33.2 CO2 178g/km For Handles brilliantly, yet surprisingly comfortable and easy to live with. Against Infotainment system is poor and the engine could sound more special. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW M140i
Our pick 3dr auto List price £36,000 Target Price £33,658 MPG 32.5 CO2 168g/km For Staggering performance, engine sounds great and infotainment system is excellent. Against Not cheap to run and you might wish for bolder styling. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 113
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£22,000-£27,000
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Coupés
LESS THAN £40,000
Audi A5 Coupé
Our pick 40 TFSI Sport List price £34,525 Target Price £31,246 MPG 40.4 CO2 135g/km For Handles well and the interior is well built, plus it’s more practical than you might expect. Against The steering could be more involving, and we’d avoid the optional firmer suspension. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi TT The TT is one of our favourite coupés, and a facelift for 2019 has only confirmed its status as the best of its breed. As well as having a gorgeous, high-tech interior, the TT is quick and great to drive. It’s even relatively practical, thanks to an easy-to-access boot, even if its rear seats are cramped. When you consider how well priced it is and how well it’ll hold its value, the TT is actually something of a bargain.
Our pick 45 TFSI quattro Sport S tronic List price £36,455 Target Price £34,780 MPG 34.4 CO2 160g/km For Fabulous interior design and quality; crisp handling; easy to live with. Against Rear seats are seriously cramped, and you’ll want to add a few options. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW 2 Series Coupé
Our pick 218i Sport List price £26,640 Target Price £24,588 MPG 38.2 CO2 140g/km For It rides and handles well, while its steering is light but direct. Against The rear seats are cramped for adults and larger wheels harm the ride quality. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£40,000-£60,000
BEST BUY
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé
Our pick E220d AMG Line List price £41,370 Target Price £37,456 MPG 45.6 CO2 132g/km For Classy interior, more rear leg room than the Audi A5 and a comfortable ride. Against The handling is stodgy and the steering is inconsistent. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé
Our pick C220d AMG Line List price £40,455 Target Price £36,403 MPG 52.4 CO2 121g/km For Rides well on optional air suspension and running costs are reasonable. Against The infotainment system could be slicker in its operation and rear seat space is tight. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW 4 Series
Our pick 440i M Sport List price £47,370 Target Price £42,648 MPG 31.7 CO2 170g/km For Really quick, makes for effortless overtaking and has a fine blend of ride and handling. Against Driving position is awkward due to offset pedals; rear head room is tight for taller people. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £60,000
Aston Martin DB11
BEST BUY
Our pick V8 List price £147,900 Target Price £147,900 MPG 26.3 CO2 230g/km For Lighter than the DB11 V12, resulting in sharper handling and a sportier drive. Against Rear room and boot space are tight compared with rivals. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé
Our pick S560 AMG Line List price £105,875 Target Price £92,891 MPG 27.2 CO2 228g/km For Performance and handling are better than you would imagine for such a big car. Against The view out is a little restricted, while the running costs are high. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Mercedes-AMG E-Class Coupé
Our pick E53 4Matic+ Premium List price £64,740 Target Price £62,543 MPG 30.8 CO2 203g/km For Smooth nine-speed automatic gearbox; high-quality interior is very comfortable. Against Numb steering makes it less enjoyable to drive than you would hope. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 115
BUYER’S GUIDE COUPES
BEST BUY
Sports cars
Mazda MX-5
LESS THAN £30,000
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.0 Sport Nav+ List price £24,795 Target Price £23,463 MPG 40.9 CO2 156g/km For Great to drive, with a wonderful chassis, a slick gearbox and just the right amount of power. Against It doesn’t have the classiest interior, nor much space inside for people or luggage. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Toyota GT86
Our pick GT86 List price £27,285 Target Price £25,390 MPG 33.2 CO2 196g/km For Light weight and classic sports car layout give the GT86 real agility. It gets decent kit, too. Against The engine needs working very hard and is noisy, while the interior design is dated. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Subaru BRZ
Our pick SE Lux List price £27,025 Target Price £26,145 MPG 33.3 CO2 196g/km For Quick, despite its modest power, and has sharper handling than the closely related GT86. Against Has a firmer ride than the GT86 and you need to work the engine hard. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BUYER’S GUIDE SPORTS CARS
£30,000-£60,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 Sports car
Porsche 718 Cayman
Our pick 2.0 List price £44,959 Target Price £44,959 MPG 32.8 CO2 186g/km For Balletic handling, sublime steering and gearshift, as well as strong pace. Against Stingy levels of standard equipment and the engine doesn’t sound special enough. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BEST BUY
Alpine A110 The reborn A110 is a real triumph. By focusing on engagement over outright pace, it involves its driver at sensible speeds – and just gets better the more you push it. Other sports cars may be more at home on the track, but the vast majority of your time will be spent at 70mph or below, and that’s why this most intoxicatingly brilliant B-road assassin is our 2019 Sports Car of the Year.
Our pick Pure List price £46,905 Target Price £46,905 MPG 44.1 CO2 144g/km For Its grin-inducing handling is unmatched at this price level, and it’s surprisingly cheap to run. Against Limited luggage space and an average infotainment set-up. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW M2
Our pick Competition List price £50,975 Target Price £49,885 MPG 28.5 CO2 227g/km For Has seriously impressive acceleration and good handling, with a playful side to its character. Against Sharp though the M2’s handling is, the 718’s is sharper; offset driving position. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £60,000
McLaren 570S
BEST BUY
Our pick Coupé List price £149,000 Target Price £149,000 MPG 23.1 CO2 249g/km For It’s easy to drive and gets better the faster you go; it’s amazingly fast and has fantastic handling. Against There’s no need to spend this much to get a great sports car. WHAT CAR? SAYS 116 | May 2019 whatcar.com
Audi R8
Our pick R8 List price £128,000 (est) Target Price na MPG 21.6 CO2 293g/km For Free-revving V10 is an absolute joy and you don’t need to drive the car hard to enjoy it. Against Some rivals are more practical and the McLaren 570S is more engaging to drive quickly. WHAT CAR? SAYS
McLaren 720S
Our pick 720S List price £215,000 Target Price £215,000 MPG 23.2 CO2 249g/km For Staggeringly fast with class-leading handling, yet it has a comfortable ride. Against The touchscreen’s location is a little distracting; it’s incredibly expensive. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Performance cars
Our pick 3.3 T-GDi GT S List price £40,535 Target Price £40,535 MPG 27.7 CO2 221g/km For Nicely balanced handling, with strong
pace from purposeful-sounding V6 engine.
Against Tight in the back for tall adults; not
quite as classy inside as its German rivals.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Our pick 2.0 Turbo 280 Veloce Ti List price £45,990 Target Price £43,751 MPG 33.6 CO2 160g/km For Amazing steering; Quadrifoglio styling; great suspension set-up; well calibrated gearbox Against The four-cylinder engine isn’t the most refined and interior quality is disappointing. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi S3 Saloon
Our pick TFSI 300 quattro S tronic List price £38,470 Target Price £35,954 MPG 34.4 CO2 158g/km For Fast, whatever the weather, and you’ll be cocooned in a top-notch interior. Against Pricey, especially with options, and it should be more thrilling to drive. WHAT CAR? SAYS
£50,000-£80,000
CAR OF THE YEAR 2019
Performance car
Mercedes-AMG C-Class
Our pick C63 S List price £75,733 Target Price £72,070 MPG 25.7 CO2 227g/km For Awesome fun to drive, even more powerful than standard C63 and sounds epic, yet is as easy to drive as any C-Class. Against Pricey to buy and run. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio The Giulia Quadrifoglio has been our favourite performance car for two years, which is quite some feat. But it’s no surprise, because this is a spacious, well-equipped saloon that’s almost as fast as the much pricier Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate. That it can’t quite match that car for interior quality seems almost immaterial; you’ll be having too much fun to care. And that’s what a performance car is all about.
BEST BUY
Our pick 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo 510 List price £63,500 Target Price £61,961 MPG 30.7 CO2 212g/km For Quick and hugely entertaining to drive, with a great engine and wonderful handling. Against Can’t match the material quality or infotainment systems of its rivals. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW M4
Our pick Coupé DCT List price £64,250 Target Price £58,628 MPG 28.5 CO2 213g/km For Auto gearbox makes great use of the engine in a car that can corner at impressive speeds. Against Has to be driven hard to be exciting and will be costly to run, however you drive it. WHAT CAR? SAYS
MORE THAN £80,000
BEST BUY
Mercedes-AMG E-Class Estate
Our pick E63 S 4Matic+ List price £96,725 Target Price £90,426 MPG 22.8 CO2 246g/km For It’s the very best of both worlds: amazingly fast and supremely practical. Against Costly to buy and run and infotainment isn’t quite as slick as Audi’s or BMW’s. WHAT CAR? SAYS
BMW M5
Our pick DCT List price £91,425 Target Price £86,648 MPG 23.9 CO2 246g/km For The M5’s four-wheel drive system helps you use all of its prodigious power with no drama. Against There are too many settings to fiddle with; Mercedes-AMG’s E63 is a bit more exciting. WHAT CAR? SAYS
Porsche Panamera
Our pick 4.0 V8 Turbo List price £118,324 Target Price £118,324 MPG 23.0 CO2 238g/km For Comfortable, luxurious and superb to drive, with 542bhp from the Turbo model. Against Expensive to buy and not quite as enjoyable to drive as its rivals. WHAT CAR? SAYS whatcar.com May 2019 | 117
BUYER’S GUIDE PERFORMANCE CARS
Kia Stinger
BEST BUY
LESS THAN £50,000
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Verdict Our road test reviews are the standard by which the car industry judges new cars. Price on the road The price set by car makers, including delivery and the initial rate of VED. Contract hire Contract hire rental prices supplied by Wessex Fleet Solutions.These are based on a three-year/36,000-mile contract, excluding maintenance and VED. For quotes, call Wessex Fleet Solutions on 01722 322888. Target Price The Target Price is a fair price for your new car, based on research by What Car?’s team of mystery shoppers, and the maximum you’ll pay if you use our New Car Buying service.To see if we can save you even more, just go to whatcar.com/new-car-deals. Government MPG Based on the EU’s official NEDC test cycle, this figure is a weighted average of two tests: Urban (cold start, average 12mph) and Extra Urban (warm start, average 39mph). Note: the official consumption figures are published as a guide only. True MPG What Car? True MPG is our own average fuel economy figure.To get your personalised data, visit whatcar.com/truempg CO2/tax liability Company car tax is charged on a sliding scale based on CO2 emissions. Our tax liability figures show the percentage of the list price (including options) on which you will be taxed.The scale alters each April. VED rating Vehicle Excise Duty, or road tax, is calculated on a sliding scale according to the car’s CO2 emissions. Hybrids and plug-in hybrids receive a £10 discount on the standard rate for their CO2 emissions in the first year and on the flat rate from then on. All cars bought for more than £40,000 incur an additional £320 annual tax from year two to year six. Diesel cars that are RDE2-certified (mandatory from January 2020) pay less than those that aren’t. NEDC CO2 emissions (g/km) 0 1-50 51-75 76-90 91-100 101-110 111-130 131-150 151-170 171-190 191-225 226-255 Over 255
1st year petrol, RDE2 diesel /non-RDE2 diesel £0/£0 £10/£25 £25/£110 £110/£130 £130/£150 £150/£170 £170/£210 £210/£530 £530/£855 £855/£1280 £1280/£1815 £1815/£2135 £2135/£2135
2nd year onwards £0 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145 £145
Rates correct at time of going to press
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Poor
Cost per mile Calculated over 3yrs/36,000 miles. Includes depreciation, VED, maintenance and fuel. Retained value An estimate of what you might be offered if you trade in the car after three years/36,000 miles for the same model. Performance figures Performance, power and torque figures are set by cars’ manufacturers. Data supplied by CAP Automotive Ltd (visit cap.co.uk or call 0113 222 2000).
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VERDICT
Monthly company car tax bill
Price on the road
144 144
VERDICT The Abarth 124 Spider is a sportier version of its Fiat namesake Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4045mm W mm H 1233mm Boot 140litres 1.4 T MultiAir 2dr !!!!! £29,625 £29,625 406.7 6.8 1.4 T MultiAir GT 2dr £33,625 £33,625 6.8 170 170
180
180
145 160 165 180
42.8 40.9 41.5 41.5
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£95/£190 £91/£182 £111/£222 £97/£193 £105/£210 £92/£184 £125/£250 £101/£203 £158/£316 £80/£160 £114/£228 £86/£171 £86/£171 £79/£158 £95/£189 £125/£250 £110/£221 £102/£204 £95/£191 £116/£233 £102/£204
47.66 47.33 53.78 48.98 54.78 49.99 63.92 43.35 45.01 41.02 43.87 55.52 51.56 46.93 46.12 52.57 47.78
29E 31E
38U
35U
GIULIA SALOON
25E 24E -
144/29% 127/26% 127/26% 127/26% 114/23% 114/23% 164/33% 144/29% 157/32% 99/23% 123/28% 99/23% 99/23% 99/23% 110/26% 113/26% 113/26% 113/26% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26%
41% 40%
44%
44%
31U 33U 33U 37U
VERDICT The Giulia is good to drive and a ine alternative to the usual German suspects. Re inement and interior quality are below par, though Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4643mm W 2024mm H 1436mm Boot 480litres 2.0 TB 280 Veloce 4dr Auto £38,975 £35,859 475.45 5.7 149 280 295 40.9 160/33% £211/£423 73.63 42% 2.0 TB 280 Veloce Ti 4dr Auto £45,500 £41,846 5.7 149 280 295 40.9 160/33% £247/£494 40% 2.0 TB Nero Edizione 4dr Auto £34,990 6.6 146 200 243 41.5 157/32% £184/£367 2.0 TB Super 4dr Auto £32,490 £29,909 406.79 6.6 146 200 243 41.5 157/32% £170/£341 64.39 42% 2.1 2.2 JTDM-2 160 Super 4dr Auto !!!!! £33,140 £30,480 8.2 137 160 332 57.7 129/29% £159/£318 40%
45.6 51.4 51.4 51.4 57.7 57.7 39.2 45.6 41.5 74.3 60.1 74.3 74.3 74.3 67.3 65.7 65.7 65.7 67.3 67.3 67.3
£132/£265
£122/£243
£90/£180 48.08 £106/£212 £110/£220 51.52 £121/£242 55.88
148/30% £147/£294 65.52 148/30% £167/£334 -
155/32%
158/32%
152/31% 158/32% 155/32% 155/32%
15E 19E 20E 19E 22E 22E 15E 30E 17E 17E 17E 17E 21E 22E 21E 21E 20E 22E 22E
159 184 184 184 184 184 159 159 251 236 236 236 236 236 280 258 258 258 280 280 280
184 44.1 184 44.1
184 41.5
184 41.5
152 170 170 184
29U 30U 30U 34U
Insurance group
34% 31% 34% 33% 34% 33% 34% 32% 30% 31% 31% 34% 33% 31% 30% 33% 29% 31% 30%
VERDICT A stylish alternative to the Volkswagen Golf, but it's nowhere near as rounded Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4351mm W Nmm H 1465mm Boot 350litres 1.4 TB 5dr !!!!! £19,960 £18,483 273.33 9.4 121 120 1.4 TB MultiAir 150 5dr !!!!! £21,265 £19,684 281.35 8.2 130 150 1.4 TB MultiAir 150 Speciale 5dr !!!!! £25,865 £23,927 331.31 8.2 130 150 1.4 TB MultiAir 150 Super 5dr !!!!! £22,515 £20,837 294.24 8.2 130 150 1.4 TB MultiAir Speciale 5dr TCT !!!!! £27,610 £25,537 348.05 7.6 135 170 1.4 TB MultiAir Super 5dr TCT !!!!! £24,260 £22,447 311.05 7.6 135 170 1.4 TB Nero Edizione 5dr £23,270 9.4 121 120 1.4 TB Sport 5dr £21,210 £19,636 9.4 121 120 1.75 TBi 240 Veloce 5dr TCT !!!!! £30,205 £27,958 390.41 6 152 240 1.6 JTDM-2 120 5dr !!!!! £21,005 £19,442 278.68 10 121 120 1.6 JTDM-2 120 Nero Edizione 5dr £24,700 10 121 120 1.6 JTDM-2 120 Sport 5dr £22,495 £20,817 10 121 120 1.6 JTDM-2 120 Super 5dr !!!!! £22,495 £20,817 291.64 10 121 120 1.6 JTDM-2 120 Tecnica 5dr !!!!! £20,845 £20,845 259.46 10 121 120 2.0 JTDM-2 150 Tecnica 5dr !!!!! £22,065 £22,065 275.71 8.8 130 150 2.0 JTDM-2 175 Speciale 5dr TCT !!!!! £29,050 £26,868 366 7.8 136 175 2.0 JTDM-2 175 Super 5dr TCT !!!!! £25,700 £23,778 335.69 7.8 136 175 2.0 JTDM-2 175 Tecnica 5dr TCT !!!!! £23,810 £23,810 298.2 7.8 136 175 2.0 JTDM-2 5dr !!!!! £22,225 £20,569 294.37 8.8 130 150 2.0 JTDM-2 Speciale 5dr !!!!! £27,065 £25,034 344.33 8.8 130 150 2.0 JTDM-2 Super 5dr !!!!! £23,715 £21,944 307.33 8.8 130 150
ALFA ROMEO whatcar.com/alfa-romeo GIULIETTA HATCHBACK
124 SPIDER CONVERTIBLE
140
140
130 134 135 140
6.7
695 CONVERTIBLE
695 HATCHBACK
595 CONVERTIBLE
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Target Price 020 8267 4138
VERDICT Same as above, but with a folding soft-top roof Doors 2 Seats 4 L 3660mm W mm H 1485mm Boot 185litres 1.4 T-Jet 180 Rivale 2dr £25,380 £25,380
Contract hire per month 6.7
0-62mph (sec)
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Max speed (mph)
VERDICT Special-edition version of the 595 Doors 3 Seats 4 L 3660mm W mm H 1485mm Boot 185litres 1.4 T-Jet 180 Rivale 3dr £23,380 £23,380
Power (ps)
48% 46% 46% 45%
Torque (lb/ft)
7.8 7.3 7.3 6.7
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT Same as above, but with a folding soft-top roof Doors 2 Seats 4 L 3660mm W 1893mm H 1485mm Boot 185litres 1.4 T-Jet 145 2dr !!!!! £17,980 £17,980 278.63 1.4 T-Jet 160 Trofeo 2dr £20,480 £20,480 1.4 T-Jet 165 Turismo 2dr !!!!! £21,180 £21,180 306.86 1.4 T-Jet 180 Competizione 2dr !!!!! £23,280 £23,280 340.33
Cost per mile 44% 46% 46% 46%
20% / 40%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT The 595 is startlingly quick and wonderfully stylish, but there are rivals that are both cheaper and better to drive Doors 3 Seats 4 L 3660mm W 1893mm H 1485mm Boot 185litres 1.4 T-Jet 145 3dr !!!!! £15,980 £15,980 255.5 7.8 130 145 152 42.8 151/31% £80/£159 45.07 1.4 T-Jet 160 Trofeo 3dr £18,480 £18,480 7.3 134 160 170 40.9 158/32% £96/£191 1.4 T-Jet 165 Turismo 3dr !!!!! £19,180 £19,180 284.35 7.3 135 165 170 41.5 155/32% £99/£199 48.61 1.4 T-Jet 180 Competizione 3dr !!!!! £21,280 £21,280 318.04 6.7 140 180 184 41.5 155/32% £110/£221 53
ABARTH whatcar.com/abarth 595 HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
ABARTH TO AUDI KEY INFO
VERDICT !!!!! £29,135 £29,135 £27,785 £27,785 £24,480 £24,480 £25,635 £25,635 !!!!! !!!!! -
VERDICT Sets the class benchmark for interior quality and engine re inement Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4726mm W 2022mm H 1427mm Boot 480litres 2.0 35 TFSI Black Edition 4dr £33,250 2.0 35 TFSI Black Edition [Tech Pack] £34,645 -
A4 SALOON
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150 150
150 150 190 190 310
150 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 190 190 116 116 116 116 150 150 150 150 184 184 184 310 310
VERDICT Comfortable, classy and great to drive. One of the best open-tops on sale Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4423mm W 1960mm H 1409mm Boot 320litres 1.5 35 TFSI S Line 2dr £31,970 8.9 137 1.5 35 TFSI Sport 2dr !!!!! £29,820 8.9 137 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £36,730 6.9 150 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 2dr S Tronic £33,150 7.2 155 S3 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro 2dr S Tronic !!!!! £41,880 5.1 155
9.9 9.9 9.9 8.2 8.2 8.2 6.8 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.8 6.8 6.2 10.4 10.4 10.4 8.6 8.6 8.6 6.8 6.8 4.6 4.6
136 136 136 136 151 146 146 146 151 151 127 127 127 127 135 135 135 135 143 143 143 155 155
Max speed (mph) 116 116 116 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 116 116 116 150 150 150 184 184 310 310
A3 CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE
0-62mph (sec) 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 6.8 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.8 6.8 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 6.8 6.8 6.8 4.6 4.6
Power (ps)
131 131 131 139 139 139 155 150 150 150 155 155 150 131 131 131 139 139 139 147 147 155 155
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Contract hire per month
VERDICT Good enough to beat the sensational BMW 3 Series Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4458mm W 1960mm H 1416mm Boot litres 1.0 30 TFSI Black Edition 4dr £27,410 £27,410 1.0 30 TFSI S Line 4dr £26,060 £26,060 1.0 30 TFSI Sport 4dr £23,910 £23,910 1.5 35 TFSI Black Edition 4dr £29,395 1.5 35 TFSI S Line 4dr £28,045 1.5 35 TFSI Sport 4dr !!!!! £25,895 2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic £29,225 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr £34,155 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £32,805 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic £29,225 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 4dr S Tronic £29,225 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 4dr S Tronic £29,225 2.0 40 TFSI Quat Black Ed S Tr [Tech] £35,550 1.6 30 TDI 116 Black Edition 4dr £29,700 £29,700 1.6 30 TDI 116 S Line 4dr £28,350 £28,350 1.6 30 TDI 116 Sport 4dr £26,200 £26,200 2.0 35 TDI Black Edition 4dr £30,845 2.0 35 TDI S Line 4dr £29,495 2.0 35 TDI Sport 4dr £27,345 2.0 40 TDI 184 Quattro Black Ed S Tr £35,095 2.0 40 TDI 184 Quattro S Line S Troni £33,745 S3 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro 4dr S Tronic £37,955 S3 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro Black Ed S Tr £39,505 -
A3 SALOON
1.5 35 TFSI Black Edition 5dr 1.5 35 TFSI S Line 5dr 1.5 35 TFSI SE Technik 5dr 1.5 35 TFSI Sport 5dr 2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 5dr S Tronic 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 5dr S Tronic 1.6 30 TDI 116 Black Edition 5dr 1.6 30 TDI 116 S Line 5dr 1.6 30 TDI 116 SE Technik 5dr 1.6 30 TDI 116 Sport 5dr 2.0 35 TDI Black Edition 5dr 2.0 35 TDI S Line 5dr 2.0 35 TDI SE Technik 5dr 2.0 35 TDI Sport 5dr 2.0 40 TDI 184 Quattro Black Edi S Tr 2.0 40 TDI 184 Quattro S Line S Troni 2.0 40 TDI 184 Quattro Sport S Troni S3 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro 5dr S Tronic S3 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro Black Edi S Tr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
ABARTH TO AUDI
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3.9 3.9
7.1 191 191
143 510 510
183/37% 183/37% 182/37% 182/37% 127/29% 149/33% 149/33% 139/31% 149/33% 149/33% 227/37% 227/37%
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129 129 129 148 148 148 184 184 184 184
VERDICT The A3 is an outstanding all-rounder, although some rivals are better value for money Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4311mm W 1966mm H 1426mm Boot 280litres 1.0 30 TFSI 116 Black Edition 5dr £26,845 £26,845 9.9 128 116 148 1.0 30 TFSI 116 S Line 5dr £25,495 £25,495 9.9 128 116 148 1.0 30 TFSI 116 SE Technik 5dr £22,190 £22,190 9.9 128 116 148 1.0 30 TFSI 116 Sport 5dr £23,345 £23,345 9.9 128 116 148 1.0 30 TFSI 116 Black Ed S Tro [Tech] 9.9 128 116 148
A3 SPORTBACK HATCHBACK
VERDICT A smooth-riding, enjoyable-to-drive premium small car Doors 5 Seats 5 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.0 25 TFSI S Line 5dr 1.0 25 TFSI SE 5dr 1.0 25 TFSI Sport 5dr 1.0 30 TFSI S Line 5dr 1.0 30 TFSI SE 5dr 1.0 30 TFSI Sport 5dr !!!!! 1.5 35 TFSI S Line 5dr 1.5 35 TFSI S Line Contrast Edition 1.5 35 TFSI S Line Style Edition 5dr 1.5 35 TFSI Sport 5dr -
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VERDICT Aston Martin’s best sports car to date, even if the Porsche 911 is a better all-rounder Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4464mm W 2153mm H 1271mm Boot 236litres 4.0 2dr ZF 8 Speed Auto !!!!! £120,955 3.6 195 503 505 25.2
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£31,800 £28,450 £30,350 £36,650 £35,200 £33,750 £41,980 £40,530 £37,830 £36,380 £33,030 £34,930 £38,730 £40,160 £38,710 £37,260 £37,280 £35,830
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A5 COUPE
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41% 41% 39% 40% 40% 39% 39% 38% 37% 41% 40% 38% 40% 41% 41% 40% 40% 41% 40%
40% 38% 40% 40% 39% 39% 38% 37% 40% 40% 38% 39% 41% 41% 40% 40% 40% 40%
VERDICT The A5 Coupé is comfortable, quiet and very classy, but it could be a little more exciting to drive Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4673mm W 2029mm H 1371mm Boot 465litres 2.0 35 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic £37,600 150 - 2.0 35 TFSI S Line 2dr S Tronic £35,750 150 - 2.0 35 TFSI Sport 2dr S Tronic £33,980 150 - 2.0 35 TFSI Vorsprung 2dr S Tronic £48,600 150 - 2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition 2dr £37,940 190 236 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 2dr £36,090 190 236 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 2dr £34,320 190 236 2.0 40 TFSI Vorsprung 2dr £48,940 190 236 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr £44,765 245 - 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £42,915 245 - 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tron £55,765 245 - 2.0 40 TDI Black Edition 2dr S Tronic £41,550 190 295 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Black Edition S Tr £43,075 190 295 2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic £41,225 190 295 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic £39,455 190 295 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Vorsprung S Troni £54,075 190 295 2.0 40 TDI S Line 2dr S Tronic !!!!! £39,700 190 295 2.0 40 TDI Sport 2dr S Tronic !!!!! £37,930 190 295 2.0 40 TDI Vorsprung 2dr S Tronic £52,550 190 295 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Black Edition Tipt £46,470 286 457 3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic £44,620 286 457 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptron £57,470 286 457 -
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VERDICT The Allroad is no more practical than the regular Avant, and it’s more expensive, so it’s worth considering only if you love the looks Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4750mm W 1842mm H Nmm Boot litres 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic £42,780 245 - -/-/43% 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic !!!!! £40,960 190 295 -/-/44%
A4 ALLROAD ESTATE
VERDICT Superb quality, comfort and re inement make the practical A4 Avant one of the best estates you can buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4725mm W 2022mm H 1434mm Boot 505litres 2.0 35 TFSI Black Edition 5dr £34,650 150 - -/2.0 35 TFSI S Line 5dr £33,200 150 - -/2.0 35 TFSI SE 5dr !!!!! £29,850 150 - -/2.0 35 TFSI Sport 5dr £31,750 150 - -/2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic £38,050 190 236 -/2.0 40 TFSI S Line 5dr S Tronic £36,600 190 236 -/2.0 40 TFSI Sport 5dr S Tronic £35,150 190 236 -/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr £43,380 245 - -/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £41,930 245 - -/2.0 35 TDI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic £39,230 150 236 -/2.0 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic £37,780 150 236 -/2.0 35 TDI SE 5dr S Tronic £34,430 150 236 -/2.0 35 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic £36,330 150 236 -/2.0 40 TDI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic £40,130 190 295 -/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Black Edition S Tr £41,560 190 295 -/2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic £40,110 190 295 -/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic £38,660 190 295 -/2.0 40 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic £38,680 190 295 -/2.0 40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic £37,230 190 295 -/-
2.0 35 TFSI S Line 4dr 2.0 35 TFSI SE 4dr 2.0 35 TFSI Sport 4dr 2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 4dr S Tronic 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 4dr S Tronic 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic 2.0 35 TDI Black Edition 4dr S Tronic 2.0 35 TDI S Line 4dr S Tronic 2.0 35 TDI SE 4dr S Tronic 2.0 35 TDI Sport 4dr S Tronic 2.0 40 TDI Black Edition 4dr S Tronic 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Black Edition S Tr 2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic 2.0 40 TDI S Line 4dr S Tronic 2.0 40 TDI Sport 4dr S Tronic
A TO Z ABARTH TO AUDI
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VERDICT We’re yet to drive this car Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4700mm W 2165mm H 1280mm Boot litres 5.2 V12 Touchtronic Au £225,055 -
DBS SUPERLEGGERA COUPE
DB11 VOLANTE CONVERTIBLE
211
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VERDICT Less practical than a Mercedes S Class Cabriolet, but if you’re looking for thrills and spills, the DB11 Volante hits the spot Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4750mm W 2060mm H 1300mm Boot litres 4.0 V8 2dr Touchtronic Auto !!!!! £161,715 £161,715 4.1 187 503 498 26 255/37% £986/£1972
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VERDICT The DB11, particularly the V8 version, is a convincing long-distance cruiser with a sportier bent than its key rivals Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4739mm W 2060mm H 1279mm Boot litres 4.0 V8 2dr Touchtronic Auto £149,715 £149,715 4 187 503 498 28.5 230/37% £912/£1824 5.2 V12 2dr Touchtronic Auto !!!!! £164,025 £164,025 3.9 200 600 516 24.8 265/37% £998/£1997 5.2 V12 AMR 2dr Touchtronic Auto £177,120 £177,120 3.7 208 630 516 24.8 265/37% £1079/£2158
DB11 COUPE
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VERDICT A brilliant engine isn’t enough to warrant the Rapide S’s unsettled ride, so-so handling and cramped interior Doors 4 Seats 4 L 5019mm W 2140mm H 1360mm Boot Nlitres 5.9 V12 552 4dr Touchtronic III Auto !!!!! £152,819 £152,819 4.4 203 552 465 21.9 300/37% £929/£1859 5.9 V12 565 Shadow Edition T III Au £155,319 £155,319 4.4 203 565 465 21.9 300/37% £945/£1889
ASTON MARTIN whatcar.com/aston-martin RAPIDE S SALOON
£242/£484 £226/£453 £281/£563 £271/£542 £181/£362 £224/£448 £210/£420 £188/£376 £245/£490 £236/£471 £417/£835 £541/£1081
57.7 129/29% £178/£355 212/37% £377/£755 125.84 48% 212/37% £501/£1002 47%
VERDICT The A110 is one of the most entertaining and rewarding sports cars you can buy, regardless of price Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4178mm W 1798mm H 2352mm Boot 100 litres 1.8L Turbo Pure DCT !!!!! £46,645 £46,645 4.5 155 252 236 144/29% 1.8L Turbo Legende DCT !!!!! £50,545 £50,545 4.5 155 252 236 144/29%
ALPINE whatcar.com/alpine A110 COUPE
35.7 35.7 35.7 35.7 58.9 49.5 49.5 53.3 49.5 49.5 28.2 28.8
190 332 443 30.7 443 30.7
VERDICT The Stelvio is fun to drive, but a irm ride and the cheap interior trim count against it Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4687mm W Nmm H 1671mm Boot 525litres 2.0 Turbo 200 Nero Edizione Auto £40,090 7.2 134 200 243 2.0 Turbo 200 Super 5dr Auto !!!!! £37,590 £34,615 7.2 134 200 243 2.0 Turbo 280 Milano 5dr Auto £46,490 £42,781 5.7 143 280 295 2.0 Turbo 280 Speciale 5dr Auto £44,790 £41,221 5.7 143 280 295 2.1 2.2 D 180 Super 5dr Auto £37,690 £34,655 7.6 130 180 332 2.1 2.2 D 190 Nero Edizione 5dr Auto £41,290 7.6 130 190 332 2.1 2.2 D 190 Super 5dr Auto £38,790 £38,790 7.6 130 190 332 2.1 2.2 D 190 Super 5dr Auto RWD £36,990 £36,990 7.6 130 190 332 2.1 2.2 D 210 Milano 5dr Auto £45,090 £41,470 6.6 134 210 347 2.1 2.2 D 210 Speciale 5dr Auto £43,390 £39,911 6.6 134 210 347 Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Biturbo 510 Auto !!!!! £69,500 £69,500 3.8 176 510 443 Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bit 510 NRing Au £89,500 3.8 176 510 443
STELVIO SUV
2.1 2.2 JTDM-2 190 Speciale 4dr Auto £36,990 Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Biturbo 4dr Auto !!!!! £62,500 £60,683 Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Biturbo NRing Au £82,500 -
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VERDICT
Monthly company car tax bill
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
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A6 AVANT ESTATE
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A5 SPORTBACK HATCHBACK
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0-62mph (sec)
VERDICT The latest A6 Avant is a comfortable, quiet and technologically advanced estate that feels beautifully built Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4943mm W 2086mm H 1461mm Boot 565litres 2.0 40 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic £44,100 £42,100 8.3 149 204 295 60.1 124/28% £205/£409 2.0 40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic !!!!! £40,740 £38,740 8.3 149 204 295 60.1 124/28% £189/£378 3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tip Auto £52,885 £50,885 5.7 155 286 457 48.7 151/34% £295/£589 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Sport Tip Auto £49,525 £47,525 5.7 155 286 457 48.7 151/34% £276/£551
Max speed (mph)
38E 36E 42E 42E
Power (ps)
VERDICT The A6 is quiet, comfortable, spacious and an impressive luxury car all round, even if it isn’t quite as thrilling to drive as the class best Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4933mm W 2086mm H 1455mm Boot 530litres 2.0 40 TDI S Line 4dr S Tronic !!!!! £42,000 £42,000 8.1 152 204 295 62.8 117/27% £188/£376 44% 2.0 40 TDI Sport 4dr S Tronic !!!!! £38,640 £38,640 8.1 152 204 295 62.8 117/27% £173/£345 44% 3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tip Auto !!!!! £50,470 £50,470 5.5 155 286 457 50.4 146/33% £274/£549 43% 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Sport Tip Auto !!!!! £47,110 £47,110 5.5 155 286 457 50.4 146/33% £256/£512 43%
Torque (lb/ft)
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Gov’t MPG True MPG
50% 50% 47% 50% 49% 49% 47% 47% 46% 45% 46% 45% 45% 44% 46% 46% 45% 45% 44% 45% 45% 44% 46% 45% 44%
Cost per mile
VERDICT The A5 Sportback blends coupé-like styling with saloon practicality. We just wish it were a little more exciting to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4733mm W 2029mm H 1386mm Boot 465litres 2.0 35 TFSI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic £37,600 150 -/2.0 35 TFSI S Line 5dr S Tronic !!!!! £35,750 150 - -/-/2.0 35 TFSI Sport 5dr S Tronic £33,980 150 - -/-/2.0 35 TFSI Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic £48,600 150 - -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition 5dr £37,940 190 236 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI S Line 5dr !!!!! £36,090 190 236 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Sport 5dr £34,320 190 236 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Vorsprung 5dr £48,940 190 236 -/-/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr £44,665 245 - -/-/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £42,815 245 - -/-/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tron £55,665 245 - -/-/2.0 35 TDI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic £40,650 150 226 -/-/2.0 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic £38,800 150 226 -/-/2.0 35 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic £37,030 150 226 -/-/2.0 35 TDI Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic £51,650 150 226 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Black Edition 5dr S Tronic £41,550 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Black Edition S Tr £43,075 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic £41,225 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic £39,455 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Vorsprung S Troni £54,075 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic £39,700 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic £37,930 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic £52,550 190 295 -/-/3.0 50 TDI Quattro Black Edition Tipt £46,470 286 457 -/-/3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic !!!!! £44,620 286 457 -/-/3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptron £57,470 286 457 -/-/-
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 42% 42% 45% 40% 42% 38% 37% 41% 38% 38% 41% 37% 40%
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Insurance group
VERDICT The A5 Cabriolet is re ined, comfortable and has tidy, if not thrilling, handling. It’s one of the best drop-tops in this price range Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4673mm W 2029mm H 1383mm Boot litres 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 5dr !!!!! £39,750 190 236 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Sport 5dr £37,980 190 236 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Vorsprung 5dr £49,750 190 236 -/-/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £46,575 245 - -/-/2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tron £56,575 245 - -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic £44,885 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic £43,115 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Quattro Vorsprung S Troni £54,885 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic !!!!! £43,360 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic £41,590 190 295 -/-/2.0 40 TDI Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic £53,360 190 295 -/-/3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic £50,130 286 457 -/-/3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptron £60,130 286 457 -/-/-
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OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
AUDI TO BMW Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
VERDICT
£342/£684 £320/£641 £407/£814 £358/£715 £486/£972
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RUNNING COSTS
R8 COUPE
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VERDICT The R8 Spyder is as fabulous to drive as the R8 Coupé, and it sounds even more thrilling when you drop the roof Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4426mm W 2037mm H 1244mm Boot 112litres 5.2 FSI V10 Plus Quattro 2dr S Tronic £149,890 £144,005 3.3 204 610 413 20.8 309/37% £911/£1822 5.2 FSI V10 Quattro 2dr S Tronic !!!!! £134,890 £129,605 3.6 198 540 398 22.1 290/37% £819/£1637 5.2 FSI V10 Rear Wheel Series S Tron £121,210 £116,472 3.8 198 540 398 22.4 286/37% £734/£1469
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VERDICT The R8 does everything a proper supercar should - and then some Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4426mm W 2037mm H 1240mm Boot 112litres 5.2 FSI V10 Plus Quattro 2dr S Tronic !!!!! £141,200 £135,662 3.2 5.2 FSI V10 Quattro 2dr S Tronic !!!!! £126,200 £121,262 3.5 5.2 FSI V10 Rear Wheel Series S Tron £112,520 £108,129 3.7
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VERDICT Brilliant to drive and easy to live with Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4177mm W 1966mm H 1355mm Boot 280litres 2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition 2dr 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 2dr 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 2dr !!!!! 2.0 45 TFSI Black Edition 2dr 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic 2.0 45 TFSI S Line 2dr 2.0 45 TFSI Sport 2dr TTS 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro 2dr S Tronic TTS 2.0 50 TFSI Quattr Black Ed S Tr -
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197 197 197 245 245 245 245 245 245 305 305
VERDICT Some sports cars are more thrilling to drive, but few are as easy to live with Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4177mm W 1966mm H 1353mm Boot 305litres 2.0 40 TFSI Black Edition 2dr 2.0 40 TFSI S Line 2dr 2.0 40 TFSI Sport 2dr !!!!! 2.0 45 TFSI Black Edition 2dr 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic 2.0 45 TFSI S Line 2dr 2.0 45 TFSI Sport 2dr TTS 2.0 50 TFSI Quattro 2dr S Tronic TTS 2.0 50 TFSI Quattr Black Ed S Tr -
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178/37% £393/£786 178/37% £504/£1008
Power (ps)
VERDICT If you want that coupé-SUV look, the classy, spacious and re ined Q8 won’t disappoint Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4986mm W 2190mm H Nmm Boot litres 3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic !!!!! £65,040 £65,040 6.3 144 286 443 41.5 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptron £83,040 £83,040 6.3 144 286 443 41.5
Torque (lb/ft)
178/37% 178/37% 178/37% 177/37% 180/37%
Q8 SUV
KEY INFO
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT The outstanding Q7 offers a relaxing blend of comfort and whisper-quiet driving manners Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5051mm W 2212mm H Nmm Boot 650litres 3.0 45 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic !!!!! £56,745 £56,745 7.3 142 231 369 41.5 3.0 45 TDI Quattro Sport Tiptronic £53,250 £53,250 7.3 142 231 369 41.5 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Black Edition Tipt £67,295 £67,295 6.3 152 286 443 41.5 3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic £59,295 £59,295 6.3 152 286 443 41.5 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptron £80,095 £80,095 6.3 152 286 443 40.9
Q7 SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
AUDI TO BMW
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z AUDI TO BMW Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 45% 46% 49%
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Q5 SUV
VERDICT Superb to drive and relatively cheap to run, the Q5 is one of the very best SUVs you can buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4663mm W 2140mm H Nmm Boot litres 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr £44,600 245 - 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic !!!!! £42,750 245 - 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic £40,775 245 - 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tron £57,100 245 - 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Black Edition S Tr £44,350 £44,350 7.9 135 190 295 50.4 2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic £42,500 £42,500 7.9 135 190 295 51.4 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic £40,525 £40,525 7.9 135 190 295 51.4 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Vorsprung S Troni £56,850 £56,850 7.9 135 190 295 50.4 -/-/-/-/148/33% 146/33% 144/32% 149/33%
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2619% 2440% 3425% 2948% 2774% 3611% 3020% 3679% 2524% 2353% 3179% 2488% 2313% 2706% 2536% 3361%
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VERDICT The Bentayga excels in performance and luxury, but not by enough for it to make more sense than its cheaper rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5140mm W 2224mm H 1742mm Boot 484litres 4.0 V8 5dr Auto £138,325 £138,325 4.5 180 550 568 24.8 260/37% £840/£1680 4.0 V8 Mulliner Driving Spec Auto £145,580 £145,580 4.5 180 550 568 24.8 260/37% £885/£1769 6.0 W12 5dr Auto !!!!! £164,825 £164,825 4.1 187 608 664 22.1 292/37% £1003/£2007 6.0 W12 Mulliner 5dr Auto £233,525 £233,525 4.1 187 608 664 22.1 292/37% £1427/£2854
VERDICT Comfortable and cheap to run, but it could do with more space Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4324mm W 1765mm H 1440mm Boot 360litres 118i 1.5 M Sprt 3dr [Nav/Servotronic] £25,150 £23,338 118i 1.5 M Sport 5dr [N/S] £25,700 £23,847 118i 1.5 M Sport Shadow Edition 3dr £27,050 £25,096 118i 1.5 M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr £27,600 £25,604 118i 1.5 SE 3dr [N/S] £22,450 £20,841 118i 1.5 SE 5dr [N/S] £23,000 £21,349 118i 1.5 SE Business 3dr [N/S] £22,550 £20,933 118i 1.5 SE Business 5dr [N/S] £23,100 £21,442 118i 1.5 Sport 3dr [N/S] £23,450 £21,766 118i 1.5 Sport 5dr [N/S] £24,000 £22,274 120i 2.0 M Sport 3dr [N/S] Step Auto £28,770 £26,687 120i 2.0 M Sport 5dr [N/S] Step Auto £29,320 £27,195 120i 2.0 M Sprt Shadow Ed 3dr St Au £30,670 £28,444 120i 2.0 M Sprt Shadow Ed 5dr St Au £31,220 £28,953 120i 2.0 Sport 3dr [N/S] Step Auto £27,070 £25,114 120i 2.0 Sport 5dr [N/S] Step Auto £27,620 £25,623 125i 224 M Sport 3dr [N/S] Step Aut £30,240 £28,046 125i 224 M Sport 5dr [N/S] Step Aut £30,790 £28,555 125i 224 M Spt Shadow Ed 3dr St Au £32,140 £29,804 125i 224 M Spt Shadow Ed 5dr St Au £32,690 £30,313 116d M Sport 3dr [N/S] £26,125 £24,240 116d M Sport 5dr [N/S] £26,675 £24,749 116d M Sport Shadow Edition 3dr £28,025 £25,997 116d M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr £28,575 £26,506 116d SE 3dr [N/S] £23,425 £21,742 116d SE 5dr [N/S] £23,975 £22,251 116d SE Business 3dr [N/S] £23,780 £22,071 116d SE Business 5dr [N/S] £24,330 £22,580 116d Sport 3dr [N/S] £24,425 £22,667 116d Sport 5dr [N/S] £24,975 £23,176 118d M Sport 3dr [N/S] £27,320 £25,345 -
1 SERIES HATCHBACK
8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 8.4
130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 140 140 140 140 140 140 151 151 151 151 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 132
136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 184 184 184 184 184 184 224 224 224 224 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 150
162 162 162 162 162 162 162 162 162 162 199 199 199 199 199 199 229 229 229 229 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 236
47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 45.6 45.6 45.6 45.6 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 65.7 65.7 61.4
137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 134/27% 134/27% 134/27% 134/27% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 140/29% 140/29% 140/29% 140/29% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 111/26% 111/26% 111/26% 111/26% 114/26% 114/26% 120/28%
£116/£232 £119/£237 £125/£250 £128/£255 £100/£200 £102/£205 £100/£201 £103/£206 £108/£216 £111/£222 £133/£266 £136/£271 £142/£284 £145/£289 £125/£250 £128/£255 £145/£290 £148/£295 £154/£308 £157/£314 £112/£224 £115/£229 £120/£241 £123/£245 £100/£201 £103/£206 £102/£204 £104/£209 £105/£209 £107/£214 £126/£253
VERDICT Electric motoring doesn’t come much more desirable than the i3, but there are better (and cheaper) alternatives Doors 5 Seats 4 L 4011mm W 2039mm H 1598mm Boot 260litres 94Ah 5dr Auto £34,075 £29,575 7.3 93 170 184 N 0/0% S 94Ah 5dr Auto £36,980 £32,480 6.9 99 183 199 N 0/0%
BMW whatcar.com/bmw I3 HATCHBACK
BENTAYGA SUV
MULSANNE SALOON
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VERDICT The Mulsanne is a luxury limo that’s a little sharper to drive than the Rolls-Royce Phantom but not quite as comfortable Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5575mm W 2208mm H 1521mm Boot 443litres 6.8 V8 4dr Auto !!!!! £231,485 £231,485 5.1 184 505 752 18.8 342/37% £1414/£2829 6.8 V8 4dr Auto EWB !!!!! £277,125 £277,125 5.3 184 505 752 18.8 344/37% £1696/£3392 6.8 V8 Mulliner Driving Spec Auto !!!!! £245,410 £245,410 5.1 184 505 752 18.8 342/37% £1500/£3001 6.8 V8 Mulliner Driving Spec Au EWB !!!!! £290,470 £290,470 5.3 184 505 752 18.8 344/37% £1778/£3556 6.8 V8 Speed 4dr Auto !!!!! £254,125 £254,125 4.8 190 530 811 18.8 342/37% £1554/£3108
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VERDICT The Continental GT may not be the best-handling coupé, but it excels in comfort and luxury Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4850mm W 2187mm H 1405mm Boot 358litres 6.0 W12 2dr Auto !!!!! £158,825 £158,825 3.7 207 635 664 23.2 6.0 W12 First Edition 2dr Auto £193,625 £193,625 3.7 207 635 664 23.2 6.0 W12 Mulliner Driving Spec Auto £166,480 £166,480 3.7 207 635 664 23.2
CONTINENTAL GT COUPE
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VERDICT The Flying Spur is a strong performer with a lovely interior. However, it’s expensive and doesn’t ride as smoothly as it should Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5299mm W 2208mm H 1488mm Boot 475litres 4.0 V8 4dr Auto !!!!! £134,615 £134,615 4.9 183 507 486 25.9 254/37% £819/£1638 4.0 V8 Mulliner Driving Spec Auto !!!!! £147,415 £147,415 4.9 183 507 486 25.9 254/37% £898/£1796 4.0 V8 S 4dr Auto !!!!! £144,615 £144,615 4.9 190 528 502 25.9 254/37% £881/£1761 4.0 V8 S Mulliner Driving Spec Auto !!!!! £151,915 £151,915 4.9 190 528 502 25.9 254/37% £926/£1851 6.0 W12 4dr Auto !!!!! £157,025 £157,025 4.3 199 625 590 19.2 335/37% £955/£1910 6.0 W12 Mulliner Driving Spec Auto !!!!! £165,750 £165,750 4.3 200 625 590 19 343/37% £1009/£2018 6.0 W12 S 4dr Auto !!!!! £171,925 £171,925 4.2 202 635 605 19.2 335/37% £1047/£2094
BENTLEY whatcar.com/bentley FLYING SPUR SALOON
A TO Z AUDI TO BMW
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VERDICT An impressive family SUV, but one that doesn’t feel quite as rounded as the Volvo XC40 Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4388mm W 2019mm H Nmm Boot 420litres 1.5 35 TFSI S Line 5dr !!!!! 150 1.5 35 TFSI Sport 5dr 150 1.5 35 TFSI Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic 9.2 128 150 184 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic 7.4 136 190 236 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic 7.4 136 190 236 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tro 7.4 136 190 236 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic 6.3 144 230 258 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tron 6.3 144 230 258 1.5 35 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic 150 1.5 35 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic 150 1.5 35 TDI Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic 150 2.0 35 TDI Quattro S Line 5dr 9.3 131 150 251 2.0 35 TDI Quattro Sport 5dr 9.3 131 150 251 2.0 40 TDI Quattro S Line S Tronic 190 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic 190 2.0 40 TDI Quattro Vorsprung S Troni 190 -
Q3 SUV
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VERDICT The Q2 is a desirable and ine-driving small SUV with a stunning interior. Most similarly sized rivals are cheaper, though Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4191mm W 2009mm H Nmm Boot 405litres 1.0 30 TFSI SE 5dr £21,995 10.1 122 116 148 -/-/1.0 30 TFSI Sport 5dr £23,395 10.1 122 116 148 -/-/1.5 35 TFSI Black Edition 5dr £29,690 150 184 -/-/1.5 35 TFSI S Line 5dr £27,795 150 184 -/-/1.5 35 TFSI SE 5dr £24,145 150 184 -/-/1.5 35 TFSI Sport 5dr !!!!! £25,545 150 184 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Quattro Black Editio S Tr £34,250 6.5 141 190 236 -/-/2.0 40 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £32,355 6.5 141 190 236 -/-/1.6 30 TDI Black Edition 5dr £29,790 10.3 122 116 184 -/-/1.6 30 TDI S Line 5dr £27,895 10.3 122 116 184 -/-/1.6 30 TDI SE 5dr £24,245 10.3 122 116 184 -/-/1.6 30 TDI Sport 5dr £25,645 10.3 122 116 184 -/-/-
Q2 SUV
VERDICT The A8’s performance, comfort and serenity make it the most relaxing limo you can buy. It’s also beautifully built, practical and well equipped Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5172mm W 2130mm H Nmm Boot litres 3.0 55 TFSI Quattro 4dr Tiptronic !!!!! £71,570 £64,740 5.6 155 340 369 36.7 175/36% £424/£848 41% 44E 3.0 L 55 TFSI Quattro 4dr Tiptronic !!!!! £75,565 £68,345 5.7 155 340 369 36.7 175/36% £448/£896 41% 45E 3.0 50 TDI Quattro 4dr Tiptronic £69,955 £63,251 5.9 155 286 443 50.4 145/33% £382/£763 37% 44E 3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic £74,450 £67,308 5.9 155 286 443 48.7 150/34% £419/£837 37% 45E 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptron 5.9 155 286 443 -/-/3.0 L 50 TDI Quattro 4dr Tiptronic £73,950 £66,857 5.9 155 286 443 50.4 146/33% £404/£807 37% 45E 3.0 L 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tiptronic £78,445 £70,914 5.9 155 286 443 48.7 150/34% £441/£883 37% 45E 3.0 L 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tiptr 5.9 155 286 443 -/-/-
A8 SALOON
VERDICT A beautifully made, very comfortable high-speed cruiser that’s decent, if not involving, to drive, but its infotainment is way too complex Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4969mm W 2118mm H Nmm Boot litres 3.0 55 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic £58,055 £52,938 5.3 155 340 369 39.8 161/33% £316/£632 45% 3.0 55 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic £55,155 £50,299 5.3 155 340 369 40.4 158/32% £291/£582 43% 3.0 55 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung S Tron 5.3 155 340 369 39.2 163/33% -/2.0 40 TDI S Line 5dr S Tronic £50,040 £45,617 8.3 152 204 295 57.6 127/29% £241/£481 49% 2.0 40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic !!!!! £47,140 £42,978 8.3 152 204 295 60.1 122/28% £219/£438 47% 3.0 45 TDI Quattro S Line Tip Auto £55,140 £50,285 6.5 155 231 369 48.7 150/34% £309/£619 45% 3.0 45 TDI Quattro Sport Tip Auto £52,240 £47,646 6.5 155 231 369 50.4 147/33% £284/£568 44% 3.0 45 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tip Aut 6.5 155 231 369 48.7 150/34% -/3.0 50 TDI Quattro S Line Tip Auto £58,155 £53,029 5.7 155 286 457 48.7 150/34% £326/£653 45% 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Sport Tip Auto £55,255 £50,390 5.7 155 286 457 50.4 147/33% £301/£602 43% 3.0 50 TDI Quattro Vorsprung Tip Aut 5.7 155 286 457 48.7 150/34% -/-
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36% 35%
57% 58% 51% 48%
37% 37% 37% 36% 38%
54% 57% 54%
43% 42% 42% 42% 38% 38% 37%
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VERDICT
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£27,870 £29,220 £29,770 £24,620 £25,170 £25,620 £26,170 £28,900 £29,450 £30,800 £31,350 £27,200 £27,750 £31,160 £32,860 £34,760 £32,310 £32,860 £34,210 £34,760 £35,240 £35,790 £36,575 £37,125 £40,400
Price on the road
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£25,854 £27,103 £27,612 £22,848 £23,357 £23,773 £24,282 £26,807 £27,316 £28,564 £29,073 £25,234 £25,743 £28,921 £32,860 £32,251 £29,961 £30,470 £31,719 £32,227 £32,864 £33,376 £34,106 £34,617 £40,400
Contract hire per month
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0-62mph (sec) 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
Max speed (mph) 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 142 142 142 142 142 142 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 155 155 155 155 155
Power (ps) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 224 224 224 224 340 340 340 340 340
Torque (lb/ft) 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 332 332 332 332 369 369 369 369 369
61.4 61.4 61.4 64.2 64.2 61.4 61.4 60.1 60.1 60.1 60.1 60.1 60.1 54.3 54.3 54.3 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2
Gov’t MPG True MPG
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2 SERIES GRAN TOURER MPV
VERDICT The seven-seat verison of the Active Tourer has frugal engines, but there are far more spacious MPVs for the money Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4568mm W 2038mm H 1612mm Boot 560litres 218i Luxury 5dr £28,775 £26,552 9.5 127 140 162 47.1 137/28% £133/£266 218i M Sport 5dr £29,775 £27,472 9.5 127 140 162 47.1 137/28% £138/£276 218i SE 5dr £26,775 £24,712 9.5 127 140 162 47.1 137/28% £124/£248 218i Sport 5dr !!!!! £28,025 £25,862 9.5 127 140 162 47.1 137/28% £130/£259 216d Luxury 5dr £29,750 £27,449 11.8 119 116 199 64.2 116/27% £133/£265 216d M Sport 5dr £30,750 £28,369 11.8 119 116 199 64.2 116/27% £137/£274 216d SE 5dr £27,750 £25,609 11.8 119 116 199 64.2 116/27% £124/£247 216d Sport 5dr £29,000 £26,759 11.8 119 116 199 64.2 116/27% £129/£259
£129/£258 £135/£270 £138/£275 £110/£219 £112/£224 £118/£237 £121/£242 £134/£267 £136/£272 £143/£285 £145/£290 £126/£251 £128/£257 £158/£316 £167/£334 £177/£353 £155/£310 £158/£315 £164/£328 £167/£334 £197/£393 59.59 £200/£399 59.85 £204/£408 £207/£414 £237/£474 -
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Cost per mile
57/0% -/57/0% -/57/0% -/57/0% -/57/0% -/132/27% £121/£242 132/27% £125/£251 132/27% £111/£222 132/27% £117/£235 112/26% £121/£241 112/26% £125/£250 112/26% £111/£222 112/26% £117/£235 119/27% £130/£261 119/27% £135/£270 119/27% £121/£241 119/27% £127/£254 117/27% £145/£290 117/27% £149/£299 117/27% £135/£270 117/27% £141/£283 124/28% £157/£314 124/28% £162/£324 124/28% £147/£294 124/28% £154/£307
VERDICT The 2 Series Active Tourer is spacious, well inished and good to drive, if a little expensive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4354mm W 2038mm H 1556mm Boot 400litres 225xe Luxury 5dr Auto £35,245 £30,162 6.7 126 224 284 113 225xe M Sport 5dr Auto £36,245 £31,087 6.7 126 224 284 113 225xe M Sport Premium 5dr Auto £36,745 £31,550 6.7 126 224 284 113 225xe Sport 5dr Auto £34,495 £29,469 6.7 126 224 284 113 225xe Sport Premium 5dr Auto £34,995 £29,931 6.7 126 224 284 113 218i Luxury 5dr £27,090 £25,133 9.3 127 140 162 48.7 218i M Sport 5dr £28,090 £26,058 9.3 127 140 162 48.7 218i SE 5dr £24,910 £23,116 9.3 127 140 162 48.7 218i Sport 5dr !!!!! £26,340 £24,439 9.3 127 140 162 48.7 216d Luxury 5dr £28,065 £26,034 11.1 121 116 199 65.7 216d M Sport 5dr £29,065 £26,959 11.1 121 116 199 65.7 216d SE 5dr £25,885 £24,018 11.1 121 116 199 65.7 216d Sport 5dr £27,315 £25,341 11.1 121 116 199 65.7 218d Luxury 5dr £29,240 £27,121 9 130 150 243 62.8 218d M Sport 5dr £30,240 £28,046 9 130 150 243 62.8 218d SE 5dr £27,060 £25,105 9 130 150 243 62.8 218d Sport 5dr £28,490 £26,428 9 130 150 243 62.8 220d Luxury 5dr Step Auto £32,430 £30,072 7.6 139 190 295 64.2 220d M Sport 5dr Step Auto £33,430 £30,997 7.6 139 190 295 64.2 220d SE 5dr Step Auto £30,250 £28,056 7.6 139 190 295 64.2 220d Sport 5dr Step Auto £31,680 £29,378 7.6 139 190 295 64.2 220d xDrive Luxury 5dr Step Auto £33,930 £31,460 7.5 138 190 295 60.1 220d xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto £34,930 £32,385 7.5 138 190 295 60.1 220d xDrive SE 5dr Step Auto £31,750 £29,443 7.5 138 190 295 60.1 220d xDrive Sport 5dr Step Auto £33,180 £30,766 7.5 138 190 295 60.1
2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER MPV
118d M Sport 5dr [N/S] 118d M Sport Shadow Edition 3dr 118d M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr 118d SE 3dr [N/S] 118d SE 5dr [N/S] 118d Sport 3dr [N/S] 118d Sport 5dr [N/S] 120d M Sport 3dr [N/S] 120d M Sport 5dr [N/S] 120d M Sport Shadow Edition 3dr 120d M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr 120d Sport 3dr [N/S] 120d Sport 5dr [N/S] 120d xDrive Sport 5dr [N/S] Step Aut 120d xDrive M Sport 5dr [N/S] St Au 120d xDrive M Sp Shadow Ed 5dr S A 125d M Sport 3dr [N/S] Step Auto 125d M Sport 5dr [N/S] Step Auto 125d M Sport Shadow Ed 3dr St Auto 125d M Sport Shadow Ed 5dr St Auto M140i 3dr [Nav] Step Auto M140i 5dr [Nav] Step Auto M140i Shadow Edition 3dr Step Auto M140i Shadow Edition 5dr Step Auto M140i Championship Edition 3dr S Au
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 41% 41% 40% 40% 37% 37% 37% 37%
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36% 35% 36% 35% 37% 35% 37% 36% 37% 36% 37% 37% 38% 37% 36% 36% 36% 37% 36% 37% 39% 40% 43% 43% 40%
Insurance group 15E 15E 15E 15E 11E 12E 11E 11E
22E 23E 23E 22E 23E 14E 15E 14E 14E 12E 12E 11E 12E 16E 16E 15E 16E 21E 22E 21E 21E 22E 22E 21E 21E
20E 21E 21E 19E 19E 19E 19E 25E 25E 25E 25E 24E 24E 24E 24E 26E 30E 30E 29E 29E 37E 37E 38E 38E 41E
BMW
9.2 9.2 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 5.9 5.9 5.1 5.1 11.4 11.4 9 9 9 9 8.3 8.3 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7
130 130 143 143 143 143 139 139 139 139 155 155 155 155 124 124 130 130 130 130 138 138 143 143 143 143 138 138 138
3 SERIES TOURING ESTATE
VERDICT Pick the right options and this is the inest car of its type Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4633mm W 2031mm H 1429mm Boot 495litres 318i SE 5dr !!!!! £28,800 £26,575 314.74 318i Sport 5dr !!!!! £29,100 £26,851 310.29 320i M Sport 5dr !!!!! £33,610 £31,025 364.76 320i M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr !!!!! £35,510 £32,773 320i SE 5dr !!!!! £31,410 £29,001 339.97 320i Sport 5dr !!!!! £31,710 £29,277 335.53 320i xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £36,800 £33,960 402.29 320i xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au !!!!! £38,700 £35,708 320i xDrive SE 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £34,460 £31,807 367.31 320i xDrive Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £34,900 £32,212 365.33 330i M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £38,435 £35,439 395.3 330i M Sport Shadow Edition St Auto !!!!! £40,335 £37,187 340i M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £44,245 £40,835 488.8 340i M Sport Shadow Edition St Auto !!!!! £46,145 £42,583 316d SE 5dr !!!!! £31,370 £28,940 339.61 316d Sport 5dr !!!!! £31,670 £29,216 334.95 318d M Sport 5dr !!!!! £34,910 £32,196 375.72 318d M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr !!!!! £36,810 £33,944 318d SE 5dr !!!!! £32,710 £30,172 350.79 318d Sport 5dr !!!!! £33,010 £30,448 346.13 320d Efficient Dynamics Plus 5dr !!!!! £34,560 £31,874 371.76 320d Efficient Dynamics Sport 5dr !!!!! £35,060 £32,334 374.69 320d M Sport 5dr !!!!! £36,380 £33,574 388.32 320d M Sport Shadow Edition 5dr !!!!! £38,280 £35,322 320d SE 5dr !!!!! £34,180 £31,550 362.97 320d Sport 5dr !!!!! £34,480 £31,826 358.31 320d xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £39,570 £36,508 415.78 320d xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au !!!!! £41,470 £38,256 320d xDrive SE 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £37,230 £34,356 389.46
349.62 344.96 402.31 375.99 373.76 384.49 398.22 429.39 -
142 142 142 139 139 139 155 155 143 143 143 140 140 140 155 155 155
3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO HATCHBACK
£30,160 £30,435 £35,402 £37,141 £33,261 £33,664 £37,690 £39,428 £39,377 £41,116 £40,466 £42,204
Contract hire per month
VERDICT More practical than the saloon, but the Touring estate is better still Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4824mm W 2047mm H 1508mm Boot 520litres 320i M Sport St Au [Business Media] !!!!! £36,210 £33,216 379.44 8.1 320i SE 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £33,820 £31,029 361.76 8.1 320i Sport 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £34,960 £32,073 372.09 8.1 320i xDrive M Sport Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £38,020 £34,899 393.24 8.4 320i xDrive SE 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £35,630 £32,712 375.56 8.4 320i xDrive Sport Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £36,770 £33,755 385.89 8.4 330i M Sport 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £39,560 £36,282 406.42 6.1 340i M Sport 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £45,525 £41,793 500.29 5.1 320d 190 M Sport 5dr [BM] !!!!! £37,570 £34,487 382.93 7.9 320d 190 SE 5dr [BM] !!!!! £35,320 £32,428 368.94 7.9 320d 190 Sport 5dr [BM] !!!!! £36,320 £33,343 376.47 7.9 320d xDrive M Sport Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £40,760 £37,406 410.6 7.8 320d xDrive SE 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £38,370 £35,219 396.61 7.8 320d xDrive Sport Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £39,510 £36,262 404.14 7.8 330d M Sport 5dr Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £43,355 £39,807 423.08 5.7 330d xDrive M Sport Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £44,855 £41,180 436.73 5.4 335d xDrive M Sport Step Auto [BM] !!!!! £46,315 £42,516 452.23 4.9
£32,870 £33,170 £38,570 £40,470 £36,230 £36,670 £41,070 £42,970 £42,885 £44,785 £44,075 £45,975
0-62mph (sec) 146 146 142 142 142 142 155 155 155 155 155 155
VERDICT !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!!
KEY INFO
Max speed (mph)
7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 5.6 5.6 5.3 5.3 4.8 4.8
320d SE 4dr 320d Sport 4dr 320d xDrive M Sport 4dr Step Auto 320d xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au 320d xDrive SE 4dr Step Auto 320d xDrive Sport 4dr Step Auto 330d M Sport 4dr Step Auto 330d M Sport Shadow Edition St Aut 330d xDrive M Sport 4dr Step Auto 330d xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au 335d xDrive M Sport 4dr Step Auto 335d xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
BMW
Power (ps) 136 136 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 252 252 326 326 116 116 150 150 150 150 163 163 190 190 190 190 190 190 190
184 184 184 184 184 184 252 326 190 190 190 190 190 190 258 258 313
190 190 190 190 190 190 258 258 258 258 313 313
Torque (lb/ft) 162 162 214 214 214 214 199 199 199 199 258 258 332 332 199 199 236 236 236 236 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295
199 199 199 199 199 199 258 332 295 295 295 295 295 295 413 413 465
295 295 295 295 295 295 413 413 413 413 465 465
44.1 44.1 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 44.8 44.8 36.7 36.7 58.9 58.9 58.9 60.1 60.1 60.1 60.1 60.1 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 52.3 53.3 53.3
44.8 44.8 44.8 41.5 41.5 41.5 43.5 37.2 56.5 56.5 56.5 53.3 53.3 53.3 48.7 47.1 44.1
58.9 58.9 54.3 55.4 55.4 55.4 51.4 51.4 48.7 48.7 45.6 45.6
146/30% 146/30% 153/31% 153/31% 153/31% 153/31% 154/31% 154/31% 154/31% 154/31% 145/30% 145/30% 174/35% 174/35% 126/29% 126/29% 127/29% 125/29% 125/29% 125/29% 125/29% 125/29% 132/30% 131/30% 131/30% 131/30% 141/32% 140/32% 140/32%
143/29% 143/29% 143/29% 156/32% 156/32% 156/32% 147/30% 173/35% 136/31% 136/31% 136/31% 141/32% 141/32% 141/32% 152/34% 158/35% 168/37%
125/29% 125/29% 137/31% 135/31% 135/31% 135/31% 146/33% 144/32% 154/34% 153/34% 164/36% 162/36%
Monthly company car tax bill £143/£285 £144/£288 £171/£341 £181/£361 £159/£319 £161/£322 £187/£374 £197/£394 £175/£350 £177/£355 £191/£382 £200/£401 £253/£506 £264/£528 £150/£301 £152/£304 £168/£335 £177/£353 £157/£314 £158/£317 £166/£332 £168/£336 £179/£358 £189/£377 £168/£336 £170/£339 £208/£416 £218/£436 £196/£391
£174/£348 £162/£324 £168/£335 £200/£400 £187/£374 £193/£386 £197/£393 £260/£521 £191/£382 £180/£359 £185/£369 £214/£429 £202/£403 £208/£415 £241/£481 £257/£513 £280/£560
£158/£315 £159/£318 £196/£393 £206/£412 £184/£369 £187/£373 £223/£446 £226/£452 £238/£476 £249/£498 £259/£518 £271/£541
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z BMW Cost per mile 52.23 51.72 59.89 56.25 55.74 65.11 60.21 60.02 63.45 77.05 53 52.47 58.12 54.65 54.11 56.49 57.35 59.95 56.21 55.68 63.9 60.09
60.99 58.63 59.98 63.77 61.41 62.75 64.64 78.47 59.37 57.48 58.48 62.98 61.09 62.08 65.72 68.08 70.47
54.06 53.53 61.89 58.08 57.86 60.43 62.81 67.18 -
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 37% 38% 38% 39% 35% 37% 38% 38% 36% 36% 37% 38% 38% 38% 31% 32% 34% 34% 32% 33% 34% 34% 34% 35% 32% 33% 34% 35% 32%
39% 36% 37% 39% 37% 37% 38% 40% 35% 32% 32% 35% 32% 33% 36% 36% 37%
32% 33% 34% 34% 32% 32% 34% 35% 34% 35% 36% 37%
21E 21E 28E 32E 27E 27E 28E 32E 27E 28E 34E 36E 37E 39E 18E 18E 23E 28E 23E 23E 27E 28E 29E 32E 28E 29E 29E 33E 27E
28E 28E 28E 29E 29E 29E 34E 37E 29E 28E 29E 29E 28E 28E 38E 38E 40E
28E 28E 28E 33E 27E 27E 37E 40E 37E 40E 40E 42E
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129 129 129 140 140 155 155 129 129 129 140 140 144
130 130 146 146 146 146 143 143 143 143 155 155 155 155 127 127 134 134 134 134 143 143 146 146
VERDICT Not quite a class leader, but still a comfortable, fun to drive open-top Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4432mm W 1984mm H 1413mm Boot 335litres 218i M Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £30,860 £28,470 9.4 218i SE 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £28,260 £26,078 9.4 218i Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £29,260 £26,998 9.4 220i M Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £35,345 £32,597 7.7 220i Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £33,745 £31,125 7.7 230i M Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £36,215 £33,397 5.9 M240i 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £42,190 £38,944 4.7 218d M Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £33,310 £30,749 9 218d SE 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £30,710 £28,357 9 218d Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £31,710 £29,277 9 220d M Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £35,040 £32,341 7.6 220d Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £33,440 £30,869 7.6 225d M Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £38,625 £35,614 6.5
VERDICT Comfortable, agile, classy and affordable to run Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4633mm W 2031mm H 1429mm Boot 480litres 318i SE 4dr !!!!! £27,800 £25,521 295.56 318i Sport 4dr !!!!! £28,100 £25,796 290.95 320i M Sport 4dr !!!!! £32,300 £29,639 353.34 320i M Sport Shadow Edition 4dr !!!!! £34,200 £31,377 320i SE 4dr !!!!! £30,100 £27,626 328.54 320i Sport 4dr !!!!! £30,400 £27,900 324.1 320i xDrive M Sport 4dr Step Auto !!!!! £35,490 £32,558 383.14 320i xDrive M Sport Shadow Ed S Au !!!!! £37,390 £34,296 320i xDrive SE 4dr Step Auto !!!!! £33,150 £30,416 355.88 320i xDrive Sport 4dr Step Auto !!!!! £33,590 £30,819 353.9 330i M Sport 4dr Step Auto !!!!! £37,435 £34,337 383.87 330i M Sport Shadow Edition St Auto !!!!! £39,335 £36,076 340i M Sport 4dr Step Auto !!!!! £42,930 £39,391 477.37 340i M Sport Shadow Edition St Auto !!!!! £44,830 £41,130 316d SE 4dr !!!!! £30,370 £27,873 325.63 316d Sport 4dr !!!!! £30,670 £28,147 320.97 318d M Sport 4dr !!!!! £33,910 £31,112 361.32 318d M Sport Shadow Edition 4dr !!!!! £35,810 £32,850 318d SE 4dr !!!!! £31,710 £29,099 336.37 318d Sport 4dr !!!!! £32,010 £29,373 332.78 320d Efficient Dynamics Plus 4dr !!!!! £33,560 £30,792 358.28 320d Efficient Dynamics Sport 4dr !!!!! £34,060 £31,249 360.7 320d M Sport 4dr !!!!! £35,070 £32,173 373.5 320d M Sport Shadow Edition 4dr !!!!! £36,970 £33,912 -
3 SERIES SALOON
2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE
8.9 8.9 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.1 10.9 10.9 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8 8 7.4 7.4
130 130 130 143 143 155 155 132 132 132 143 143 140 140 151 155
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VERDICT Compact coupe that's good to drive and has a high-quality interior Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4432mm W 1984mm H 1418mm Boot 390litres 218i M Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £27,660 £25,460 8.8 218i SE 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £25,060 £23,074 8.8 218i Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £26,060 £23,992 8.8 220i M Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £32,145 £29,575 7.2 220i Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £30,545 £28,107 7.2 230i M Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £33,015 £30,373 5.6 M240i 2dr [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £38,675 £35,592 4.6 218d M Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £29,800 £27,423 8.5 218d SE 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £27,200 £25,038 8.5 218d Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £28,200 £25,955 8.5 220d M Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £31,530 £29,010 7.2 220d Sport 2dr [Nav] !!!!! £29,930 £27,542 7.2 220d xDrive M Sport [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £34,940 £32,165 7 220d xDrive Sport [Nav] Step Auto !!!!! £33,340 £30,697 7 225d M Sport 2dr Step Auto [Nav] !!!!! £35,425 £32,584 6.3 M2 Competition 2dr !!!!! £49,805 £49,096 4.4
2 SERIES COUPÉ
£30,925 £28,530 £31,925 £29,450 £29,150 £26,897 £30,175 £27,840 £34,115 £31,465 £35,115 £32,385 £33,365 £30,775 £35,615 £32,845 £36,615 £33,765 £34,865 £32,155
127 127 127 127 137 137 137 135 135 135
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9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 8.2 8.2 8.2 8 8 8
218d Luxury 5dr 218d M Sport 5dr 218d SE 5dr 218d Sport 5dr 220d Luxury 5dr Step Auto 220d M Sport 5dr Step Auto 220d Sport 5dr Step Auto 220d xDrive Luxury 5dr Step Auto 220d xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto 220d xDrive Sport 5dr Step Auto
136 136 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 252 252 326 326 116 116 150 150 150 150 163 163 190 190
136 136 136 184 184 252 340 150 150 150 190 190 224
136 136 136 184 184 252 340 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 224 410
150 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 190 190
162 162 214 214 214 214 199 199 199 199 258 258 332 332 199 199 236 236 236 236 295 295 295 295
162 162 162 199 199 258 369 236 236 236 295 295 332
162 162 162 199 199 258 369 236 236 236 295 295 295 295 332 406
258 258 258 258 295 295 295 295 295 295
45.6 45.6 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 46.3 46.3 38.2 38.2 60.1 60.1 60.1 61.4 61.4 61.4 62.8 62.8 57.6 58.9
43.5 43.5 43.5 45.6 45.6 44.8 37.2 54.3 54.3 54.3 55.4 55.4 56.5
45.6 45.6 45.6 47.9 47.9 47.9 38.7 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 55.4 55.4 60.1 -
61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 57.6 57.6 57.6
141/29% 141/29% 149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 148/30% 148/30% 148/30% 148/30% 140/29% 140/29% 168/34% 168/34% 123/28% 123/28% 123/28% 121/28% 121/28% 121/28% 120/28% 120/28% 127/29% 125/29%
148/30% 148/30% 148/30% 142/29% 142/29% 144/29% 172/35% 136/31% 136/31% 136/31% 135/31% 135/31% 130/30%
140/29% 140/29% 140/29% 135/28% 135/28% 135/28% 167/34% 120/28% 120/28% 120/28% 122/28% 122/28% 135/31% 135/31% 124/28% 227/37%
121/28% 121/28% 121/28% 121/28% 122/28% 122/28% 122/28% 129/29% 129/29% 129/29%
£133/£266 £135/£269 £160/£320 £170/£339 £149/£298 £151/£301 £176/£352 £186/£371 £164/£329 £167/£333 £180/£359 £189/£378 £240/£480 £251/£502 £141/£281 £142/£284 £157/£314 £166/£332 £147/£294 £148/£296 £155/£311 £158/£316 £168/£337 £177/£355
£153/£306 £140/£280 £145/£290 £170/£339 £162/£324 £174/£348 £241/£482 £169/£338 £156/£311 £161/£322 £178/£356 £170/£340 £192/£384
£132/£265 £120/£240 £125/£249 £149/£298 £141/£283 £153/£306 £216/£432 £138/£276 £126/£251 £130/£261 £146/£292 £139/£277 £178/£355 £169/£339 £164/£328 £296/£592
£143/£286 £148/£296 £135/£270 £140/£279 £158/£316 £163/£325 £155/£309 £171/£342 £176/£351 £167/£335
36% 37% 38% 38% 35% 36% 37% 38% 35% 36% 37% 37% 38% 38% 31% 32% 33% 34% 31% 32% 33% 34% 34% 35%
43% 43% 43% 41% 40% 41% 42% 37% 36% 37% 37% 37% 37%
41% 41% 41% 39% 39% 39% 41% 38% 37% 38% 38% 38% 38% 37% 37% 60%
37% 37% 36% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 36%
21E 21E 28E 32E 27E 27E 28E 32E 27E 28E 32E 36E 36E 39E 18E 18E 23E 28E 22E 22E 27E 28E 28E 32E
27E 26E 26E 31E 32E 38E 46E 28E 27E 28E 33E 33E 36E
25E 24E 24E 31E 32E 38E 41E 26E 25E 26E 31E 31E 31E 31E 35E 47E
17E 17E 16E 17E 21E 21E 20E 22E 22E 21E
147 147 144 144 155 155 149 149 149 143 143 143 143 155 155 155
VERDICT Combines agile handling with a classy interior and decent space Doors 2 Seats 4 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 420i M Sport 5dr [PM] !!!!! £35,650 £32,559 363.88 7.5 420i Sport 5dr [BM] !!!!! £34,300 £31,330 364.07 7.5 420i xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £38,840 £35,461 398.13 8.1 420i xDrive Sport 5dr Auto [BM] !!!!! £37,490 £34,233 398.32 8.1 430i M Sport 5dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £40,430 £36,880 5.9 440i M Sport 5dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £46,845 £42,774 5.1 420d 190 M Sport 5dr [PM] !!!!! £37,925 £34,601 365.76 7.6 420d 190 SE 5dr [BM] !!!!! £35,075 £32,007 351.01 7.6 420d 190 Sport 5dr [BM] !!!!! £36,575 £33,372 366.5 7.6 420d 190 xDrive M Sport Auto [PM] !!!!! £41,425 £37,814 408.24 7.3 420d 190 xDrive M Sport Auto [PM] !!!!! £41,425 £37,814 403.55 7.5 420d 190 xDrive SE 5dr Auto [BM] !!!!! £38,435 £35,093 384.42 7.5 420d 190 xDrive Sport 5dr Auto[BM] !!!!! £40,075 £36,585 404.29 7.5 430d M Sport 5dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £43,735 £39,916 432.83 5.6 430d xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £45,550 £41,596 449.48 5.3 435d xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £48,985 £44,722 490.76 4.8
184 184 184 184 252 326 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 258 258 313
184 184 184 184 252 326 190 190 190 190 258 258 313 431 450
190 258 258 258 258 313 313
214 214 199 199 258 332 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 413 413 465
214 214 199 199 258 332 295 295 295 295 413 413 465 406 406
295 413 413 413 413 465 465
42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 46.3 37.7 57.6 57.6 57.6 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 51.4 47.9 45.6
42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 46.3 41.5 58.9 58.9 54.3 54.3 51.4 47.9 45.6 31 31
53.3 49.6 50.4 47.1 47.1 44.8 44.8
151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 140/29% 171/35% 128/29% 128/29% 128/29% 136/31% 136/31% 136/31% 136/31% 144/32% 155/35% 163/36%
151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 140/29% 170/35% 125/29% 125/29% 136/31% 136/31% 144/32% 154/34% 162/36% 227/37% 227/37%
140/32% 149/33% 148/33% 158/35% 157/35% 167/37% 165/37%
£181/£363 £174/£349 £198/£396 £191/£382 £194/£388 £268/£536 £182/£364 £168/£337 £176/£351 £211/£422 £211/£422 £196/£391 £204/£408 £230/£460 £261/£521 £289/£577
£181/£363 £174/£349 £198/£396 £191/£382 £194/£388 £268/£536 £182/£364 £176/£351 £211/£422 £204/£408 £230/£460 £253/£506 £289/£577 £365/£730 £383/£767
£198/£396 £228/£457 £239/£477 £251/£502 £262/£524 £273/£545 £284/£568
63.14 62.05 67.12 66.21 60.26 56.68 59.23 62.69 65.6 61.52 64.57 70.05 72.55 78.09
59.48 58.67 64.7 63.89 57.53 56.51 62.69 61.67 66.97 69.5 75.04 103.91 109.33
59.86 62.72 66.82 70.32 -
41% 40% 41% 39% 40% 40% 38% 36% 36% 36% 37% 36% 36% 38% 38% 39%
40% 38% 39% 38% 39% 39% 36% 34% 36% 34% 37% 37% 38% 40% 40%
33% 34% 35% 34% 35% 36% 37%
31E 30E 31E 30E 34E 38E 31E 31E 31E 32E 32E 31E 32E 38E 39E 41E
32E 32E 31E 31E 35E 41E 32E 32E 32E 32E 39E 39E 42E 45E 45E
28E 38E 40E 38E 40E 40E 42E
VERDICT The 5 Series is a brilliant, classy and wonderfully re ined luxury saloon, with surprisingly low running costs Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4936mm W 2126mm H 1479mm Boot 410litres 530e M Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £49,120 £43,721 561.62 6.2 146 252 310 128.4 49/0% 530e SE 4dr Auto !!!!! £45,820 £40,619 530.87 6.2 146 252 310 128.4 49/0% 520i M Sport 4dr Auto £39,755 £36,169 7.8 146 184 214 50.4 134/27% 520i SE 4dr Auto £36,755 £33,447 7.8 146 184 214 52.3 132/27% 530i M Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £45,200 £41,111 448.06 6.1 155 252 258 47.8 135/28% 530i SE 4dr Auto !!!!! £41,900 £38,116 403.74 6.1 155 252 258 47.8 135/28% 540i xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £52,525 £47,816 526.71 4.8 155 340 332 36.2 176/36% 540i xDrive SE 4dr Auto !!!!! £49,225 £44,821 498.15 4.8 155 340 332 36.2 176/36% 518d M Sport 4dr Auto £39,275 £35,734 8.8 137 150 258 60.1 119/27% 518d SE 4dr Auto £36,275 £33,011 8.8 137 150 258 62.7 116/27% 520d M Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £40,775 £37,095 397.42 7.3 146 190 295 62.7 119/27% 520d SE 4dr Auto !!!!! £37,775 £34,372 366.43 7.3 146 190 295 56.4 117/27% 520d xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £42,775 £38,910 432.6 7.3 146 190 295 58.8 126/29%
5 SERIES SALOON
-/-/£178/£356 £164/£329 £210/£419 £194/£389 £310/£620 £290/£580 £176/£351 £162/£324 £182/£365 £169/£338 £206/£411
77.68 73.04 69.91 64.17 82.71 78.95 60.35 55.99 65.61
48% 46% 49% 48% 46% 44% 47% 46% 47% 45% 46% 44% 45%
37E 36E 31E 30E 35E 35E 40E 39E 29E 28E 31E 30E 31E
VERDICT The 4 Series Convertible is a comfortable and well-equipped open-top car with a broad range of abilities, even if it’s not quite our class pick Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4640mm W 2017mm H 1384mm Boot 370litres 420i Sport 2dr Auto [BM] !!!!! £40,600 £36,936 429.63 8.4 143 184 199 44.1 146/30% £202/£403 66.57 36% 30E 420i M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £41,950 £38,161 429.28 8.4 143 184 199 44.1 146/30% £208/£417 68.34 37% 31E 430i M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £44,830 £40,775 6.3 155 252 258 43.5 148/30% £223/£446 37% 36E 440i M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £50,535 £45,981 5.4 155 326 332 39.2 167/34% £283/£566 37% 40E 420d 190 M Sport 2dr [PM] !!!!! £43,180 £39,306 432.28 8.2 146 190 295 56.5 138/31% £220/£440 34% 34E 420d 190 Sport 2dr [BM] !!!!! £41,830 £38,081 432.58 8.2 146 190 295 56.5 138/31% £213/£426 33% 33E 430d M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £48,960 £44,581 479.7 5.9 155 258 413 48.7 153/34% £272/£545 73.42 35% 40E 435d xDrive M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £52,995 £48,242 521 5.2 155 313 465 44.1 169/37% £321/£643 79.54 37% 42E M4 2dr !!!!! £65,165 £61,095 693.91 4.6 156 431 406 29.7 233/37% £391/£781 108.38 38% 45E M4 2dr Competition Pack !!!!! £67,365 £63,152 719.21 4.5 156 450 406 29.7 232/37% £404/£809 112.11 38% 45E
4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE
4 SERIES GRAN COUPE
387.24 398.61 427.79 451.86 -
147 147 144 144 155 155 149 149 143 143 155 155 155 156 156
4 SERIES COUPE
£34,760 £38,808 £40,556 £40,503 £42,251 £41,598 £43,346
VERDICT Combines agile handling with a classy interior and decent space Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4640mm W 2017mm H 1377mm Boot 445litres 420i M Sport 2dr [PM] !!!!! £35,650 £32,559 365.94 7.3 420i Sport 2dr [BM] !!!!! £34,300 £31,330 366.29 7.3 420i xDrive M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £38,840 £35,461 402.73 7.8 420i xDrive Sport 2dr Auto [BM] !!!!! £37,490 £34,233 403.08 7.8 430i M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £40,430 £36,880 5.8 440i M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £46,530 £42,459 5 420d 190 M Sport 2dr [PM] !!!!! £37,925 £34,601 370.56 7.4 420d 190 Sport 2dr [BM] !!!!! £36,575 £33,372 371.45 7.4 420d 190 xDrive M Sport Auto [PM] !!!!! £41,425 £37,814 408.24 7.3 420d 190 xDrive Sport Auto [BM] !!!!! £40,075 £36,585 409.13 7.3 430d M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £43,735 £39,916 436.75 5.5 430d xDrive M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £45,550 £41,596 453.35 5.2 435d xDrive M Sport 2dr Auto [PM] !!!!! £48,985 £44,722 494.25 4.7 M4 2dr !!!!! £60,985 £57,479 665.08 4.3 M4 2dr Competition Pack !!!!! £63,985 £60,299 703.83 4.2
£37,670 £42,070 £43,970 £43,885 £45,785 £45,075 £46,975
138 155 155 155 155 155 155
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7.7 5.6 5.6 5.4 5.4 4.9 4.9
320d xDrive Sport 5dr Step Auto 330d M Sport 5dr Step Auto 330d M Sport Shadow Edition St Aut 330d xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto 330d xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au 335d xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto 335d xDrive M Sprt Shadow Ed St Au
A TO Z BMW
49.21 48.68 57.61 54.17 53.67 61.85 57.93 57.74 61.37 75.2 50.73 50.2 56 52.32 51.96 54.49 55.29 57.57 -
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Contract hire per month
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph)
124/28% 131/30% 128/29% 134/30% 134/30% 144/32% 144/32%
20% / 40% 44% 44% 42% 45% 44% 44% 43%
30E 37E 37E 41E 41E 41E 41E
7 SERIES SALOON
6 SERIES GRAN TURISMO HATCHBACK
5.4 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3 6.9 6.9 6.9 7 7 7 6.1 6.1 6.1 5.8 5.8
155 155 155 155 155 155 152 152 152 152 152 152 155 155 155 155 155
326 326 326 326 326 326 231 231 231 231 231 231 265 265 265 265 265
369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 457 457 457 457 457
117.7 117.7 112.9 100.8 100.8 97.4 56.4 56.4 55.3 56.4 56.4 55.3 52.3 52.3 51.3 49.5 49.5
54/0% 54/0% 56/0% 65/0% 65/0% 65/0% 132/30% 132/30% 133/30% 133/30% 133/30% 134/30% 143/32% 143/32% 145/33% 151/34% 151/34%
-/119.21 -/121.66 -/127.01 -/129.47 -/131.92 -/137.27 £312/£625 £320/£640 £337/£675 £332/£665 £340/£680 £357/£715 £355/£710 99.9 £363/£726 101.87 £394/£787 106.43 £392/£785 106.04 £401/£802 108.06
44% 44% 44% 43% 42% 43% 32% 32% 33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 32%
47E 47E 47E 48E 48E 49E 44E 44E 45E 45E 45E 45E 46E 47E 46E 46E 47E
60.1 56.4 57.6 55.3 55.3 51.3 51.3
VERDICT A powerful, re ined, high-tech statement Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5098mm W 2169mm H 1467mm Boot 420litres 740e 4dr Auto £71,750 £65,011 866.71 740e Exclusive 4dr Auto £73,250 £66,368 885.85 740e M Sport 4dr Auto £76,750 £69,536 925.88 740Le xDrive 4dr Auto £78,350 £70,984 941.68 740Le xDrive Exclusive 4dr Auto £79,850 £72,341 960.82 740Le xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto £83,350 £75,509 1000.85 725d 4dr Auto £63,040 £57,175 725d Exclusive 4dr Auto £64,540 £58,532 725d M Sport 4dr Auto £68,040 £61,700 725Ld 4dr Auto £67,040 £60,795 725Ld Exclusive 4dr Auto £68,540 £62,152 725Ld M Sport 4dr Auto £72,040 £65,320 730d 4dr Auto !!!!! £67,130 £60,876 678.74 730d Exclusive 4dr Auto !!!!! £68,630 £62,234 694.05 730d M Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £72,130 £65,401 726.23 730d xDrive 4dr Auto !!!!! £70,105 £63,598 722.3 730d xDrive Exclusive 4dr Auto !!!!! £71,605 £64,956 737.97
295 369 369 457 457 457 457
41E 41E 42E 43E 40E 40E 40E 40E 43E 44E 43E 44E
190 231 231 265 265 265 265
Power (ps)
VERDICT Not the best-looking four-door coupé, but a great diesel engine, superb quality and masses of interior space make it one of the best Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5091mm W 2158mm H 1538mm Boot 610litres 630i M Sport 5dr Auto £51,840 £46,912 6.3 155 258 295 42.1 153/31% £265/£530 44% 630i SE 5dr Auto £47,930 £43,353 6.3 155 258 295 43.4 148/30% £238/£477 42% 640i xDrive SE 5dr Auto £55,265 £50,034 5.3 155 340 332 34.8 184/37% £335/£671 42% 640i xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto £58,865 £53,283 5.3 155 340 332 34.4 187/37% £358/£715 43% 620d M Sport 5dr Auto £47,385 £42,861 7.9 137 190 295 57.6 129/29% £228/£456 44% 620d SE 5dr Auto £43,785 £39,612 7.9 137 190 295 58.8 127/29% £210/£421 43% 620d xDrive SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £46,095 £41,727 8 135 190 295 54.3 136/31% £235/£470 42% 620d xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto £49,695 £44,976 8 135 190 295 53.2 139/31% £254/£508 44% 630d SE 5dr Auto £52,225 £47,260 6.1 155 265 457 51.3 146/33% £284/£568 40% 630d M Sport 5dr Auto £56,140 £50,824 6.1 155 265 457 49 152/34% £313/£626 42% 630d xDrive SE 5dr Auto £54,540 £49,380 6 155 265 457 49.5 151/34% £304/£608 40% 630d xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto £58,140 £52,629 6 155 265 457 48 156/35% £334/£668 41%
146 155 155 155 155 155 155
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 31E 30E 35E 35E 40E 39E 31E 30E 31E 30E 37E 37E 41E 41E 41E 41E
7.3 6.6 6.6 5.7 5.7 5.4 5.4
Insurance group
49% 47% 46% 44% 47% 46% 46% 44% 45% 43% 43% 42% 45% 43% 44% 43%
5 SERIES TOURING ESTATE
386.05 455.59 427.26 501.86 472.59
Torque (lb/ft)
73.11 69.75 88.71 85.05 64.45 59.65 75.48 72.05 80.95 77.53
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£36,187 £42,083 £38,778 £45,037 £42,042 £46,852 £43,857
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT The 5 Series Touring is a superb estate car that’s re ined, classy, well equipped and good to drive. It’s one of our favourites Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4942mm W 2126mm H 1498mm Boot 570litres 520i M Sport 5dr Auto £42,005 £38,211 8.2 139 184 214 45.5 140/29% £202/£404 520i SE 5dr Auto £39,005 £35,489 8.2 139 184 214 46.3 138/28% £181/£362 530i M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £47,450 £43,152 622 6.5 155 252 258 45.5 141/29% £228/£456 530i SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £44,150 £40,158 585.28 6.5 155 252 258 45.5 141/29% £212/£424 540i xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £54,775 £49,858 745.47 5.1 155 340 332 35.7 180/37% £332/£665 540i xDrive SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £51,475 £46,863 706.74 5.1 155 340 332 35.7 180/37% £312/£624 520d M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £43,025 £39,137 550.36 7.8 139 190 295 58.8 125/29% £207/£413 520d SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £40,025 £36,414 507.09 7.8 139 190 295 60.1 123/28% £186/£371 520d xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £45,335 £41,262 7.9 137 190 295 55.3 133/30% £224/£448 520d xDrive SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £42,335 £38,539 7.9 137 190 295 56.4 131/30% £209/£418 525d M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £48,490 £44,125 6.8 152 231 369 54.3 138/31% £248/£495 525d SE 5dr Auto £45,190 £41,130 6.8 152 231 369 60.1 134/30% £223/£446 530d M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £51,745 £47,079 670.06 5.8 155 265 457 52.3 141/32% £273/£546 530d SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £48,445 £44,084 632.63 5.8 155 265 457 52.3 141/32% £255/£511 530d xDrive M Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £54,060 £49,209 712.74 5.6 155 265 457 49.5 151/34% £301/£603 530d xDrive SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £50,760 £46,214 675.32 5.6 155 265 457 49.5 151/34% £283/£565
Price on the road
£39,775 £46,240 £42,630 £49,495 £46,195 £51,495 £48,195
Monthly company car tax bill 59.3 70.45 66.73 75.91 72.07
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520d xDrive SE 4dr Auto 525d M Sport 4dr Auto 525d SE 4dr Auto 530d M Sport 4dr Auto 530d SE 4dr Auto 530d xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto 530d xDrive SE 4dr Auto
Cost per mile
£184/£369 £228/£457 £205/£410 £245/£489 £228/£456 £272/£543 £254/£508
VERDICT
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
BMW TO CITROEN KEY INFO
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
VERDICT
332 332 332 332 561 561 457 457 457 457
197/37% 197/37% 193/37% 193/37% 179/37% 179/37% 162/36% 162/36% 158/35% 158/35%
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151 60.1 151 60.1
107/22% 108/22%
£61/£121 £62/£124
133 N
VERDICT More distinctive and practical than its predecessor, but its rivals are better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3996mm W 2007mm H 1474mm Boot 300litres 1.2 Puretech 110 Feel Nav Edition 5dr £16,750 £14,686 9.4 120 110 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair 5dr £17,050 £14,947 9.4 120 110
66
£29/£57 £34/£69 £36/£71 £37/£74 £38/£76 £38/£76 £40/£79
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VERDICT An improvement over its predecessor, but it continues to lag behind the class leaders in too many key areas Doors 3/5 Seats 4 L 3475mm W 1884mm H 1460mm Boot 196litres 1.0 VTi 72 Touch 3dr £9,185 £9,185 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19% 1.0 VTi 72 Feel 3dr !!!!! £11,035 £9,915 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19% 1.0 VTi 72 Feel 5dr !!!!! £11,435 £10,271 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19% 1.0 VTi 72 Flair 3dr £11,825 £10,618 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19% 1.0 VTi 72 Flair 5dr £12,225 £10,974 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19% 1.0 VTi 72 Urban Ride 5dr £12,225 £10,974 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19% 1.0 VTi 72 Elle 5dr £12,705 £11,402 12.6 99 72 69 68.9 93/19%
C1 HATCHBACK
VERDICT There are far superior electric cars available Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3475mm W Nmm H 1600mm Boot 166litres 5dr Auto !!!!! £20,495 £15,995 -
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420 158.9
VERDICT Low running costs and tidy handling make the i8 Roadster a tempting choice – just don’t expect too much excitement Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4689mm W 2218mm H 1289mm Boot 88litres 2dr Auto !!!!! £124,745 £124,745 4.6 155 374 420 141.2 46/0% -/-
I8 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE
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52% 52% 51% 51% 46% 45% 49% 49% 48% 49%
52% 51% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 36% 36%
32% 32% 32% 33% 34% 35% 34%
20%
40%
38%
£437/£874 123.7 40% £369/£738 101.07 42% £385/£770 42% £386/£771 105.78 42% £402/£803 42%
£377/£753 £387/£773 £355/£710 £365/£730 £433/£866 £456/£912 £361/£721 £370/£740 £330/£661 £340/£679
£336/£671 £336/£671 £248/£495 £255/£511 £226/£452 £295/£590 £303/£606 £271/£542
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I8 COUPE
42/0%
340 340 340 340 400 400 265 265 265 265
VERDICT Groundbreaking hybrid sports car that's thrilling to drive and look at Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4689mm W 2218mm H 1291mm Boot 154litres 374 2dr Auto !!!!! £112,745 £97,745 4.4 155
151 151 151 151 155 155 143 143 143 143
205/37% 183/37% 183/37% 183/37% 183/37%
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.2 5.2 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
VERDICT Good to drive and surprisingly spacious, but there are more rounded luxury SUVs for the money Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4909mm W 2170mm H 1702mm Boot 580litres xDrive M50d 5dr Auto !!!!! £72,705 £67,092 840.11 5.2 155 381 546 36.2 xDrive30d M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £61,105 £56,379 669.73 6.7 143 258 413 40.3 xDrive30d M Sport Edition Step Auto £63,690 £58,757 6.7 143 258 413 40.3 xDrive40d M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £63,825 £58,881 701.75 5.8 149 313 465 40.3 xDrive40d M Sport Edition Step Auto £66,410 £61,259 5.8 149 313 465 40.3
X6 SUV
X5 SUV
205/37% 170/37% 146/33% 146/33% 142/32% 156/35% 156/35% 153/34%
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
32.4 32.4 33.2 33.2 41.5 41.5 45.5 45.5 47 47
Max speed (mph)
VERDICT Good economy and fun to drive, but diesels can be gruff Doors 5/7 Seats 5 L 4922mm W 2218mm H 1745mm Boot 650litres xDrive40i M Sport 5dr Auto £62,385 £62,385 xDrive40i M Sport 5dr Auto [7 Seat] £63,970 £63,970 xDrive40i xLine 5dr Auto £58,885 £58,885 xDrive40i xLine 5dr Auto [7 Seat] £60,470 £60,470 xDrive M50d 5dr Auto £71,475 £71,475 xDrive M50d 5dr Auto [7 Seat] £75,205 £75,205 xDrive30d M Sport 5dr Auto £60,995 £60,995 xDrive30d M Sport 5dr Auto [7 Seat] £62,580 £62,580 xDrive30d xLine 5dr Auto !!!!! £57,495 £57,495 xDrive30d xLine 5dr Auto [7 Seat] !!!!! £59,080 £59,080 -
Power (ps)
44.1 50.4 50.4 52.3 47.1 47.1 48.7
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT There are plenty of more practical SUVs, but few are as enjoyable to drive as the BMW X4 Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4733mm W 2138mm H 1621mm Boot 525litres xDrive M40i 5dr Step Auto £55,725 £52,637 4.9 155 354 369 xDrive M40d 5dr Step Auto £55,315 £52,227 4.9 155 326 502 xDrive20d M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £45,600 £43,053 8 132 190 295 xDrive20d M Sport X 5dr Step Auto £47,000 £44,372 8 132 190 295 xDrive20d Sport 5dr Step Auto £42,900 £40,508 8 132 190 295 xDrive30d M Sport 5dr Step Auto £51,415 £48,552 5.8 149 265 457 xDrive30d M Sport X 5dr Step Auto £52,815 £49,871 5.8 149 265 457 xDrive30d Sport 5dr Step Auto £48,715 £46,007 5.8 149 265 457
X4 SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
BMW TO CITROEN
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z BMW TO CITROEN
18A 18A
7E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E
28U
50E
50E
47E 42E 43E 44E 45E
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54.22 50.47 53.39 57.8 54.05 56.97 58.63 61.1 60.27 61.93
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112.72 104.24 106.21 113.14 113.16 115.18 119.84 117.64 119.66 124.31
50% 47% 45% 46% 49% 48% 46% 47% 48% 46% 47%
47% 47% 47% 47% 43% 43% 42% 42% 44% 44% 43% 43% 43% 43% 43% 43%
46% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 44% 40% 38% 38% 39% 40% 39% 39% 39% 40% 39% 39% 39%
52% 52%
33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 33% 34% 34% 34% 34%
40E 29E 28E 28E 43E 30E 29E 29E 40E 40E 40E
32E 32E 29E 31E 28E 28E 25E 27E 27E 27E 24E 27E 32E 32E 29E 31E
25E 23E 24E 25E 33E 30E 30E 33E 26E 25E 25E 26E 25E 24E 25E 25E 30E 30E 30E 30E
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9.4 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 14.7 14.4 10 10
£62/£123 £70/£139 £65/£131 £69/£137 £78/£155 £62/£125 £71/£142 £58/£116 £73/£147 £83/£165
£66/£132 £57/£113 £56/£111 £56/£112 £60/£119 £61/£123 £53/£106 £44/£87 £65/£130 £69/£138
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118/24% 118/24% 118/24% 106/25% 106/25% 106/25% 100/24% 111/26%
£98/£197 £109/£219 £93/£186 £109/£219 £121/£241 £104/£207 £95/£189 £129/£258
BERLINGO MPV
10E 10E 11E 10E 11E 10E 11E 11E 14E 13E 14E 14E 8E
54.3 54.3 54.3 68.9 68.9 68.9 74.3 65.7
VERDICT The Berlingo offers great interior space and a relaxing ride. It’s not brilliant to drive, but it’s an astoundingly practical and good value Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4403mm W 2107mm H Nmm Boot litres 1.2 Puretech Feel M 5dr £19,070 £15,980 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £82/£163 39% 1.2 Puretech Feel XL 5dr [7 seat] 110 151 -/-/1.2 Puretech Flair M 5dr £21,320 £17,848 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £91/£183 40% 1.2 Puretech Flair XL 5dr [7 seat] 110 151 -/-/1.5 BlueHDi 100 Feel M 5dr £19,600 £16,427 109 101 187 65.7 112/26% £84/£168 39% 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Feel XL 5dr [7 seat] £21,300 12.9 109 102 184 65.7 114/26% £91/£182 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Flair M 5dr £21,850 £18,294 109 101 187 65.7 112/26% £94/£187 40% 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Flair XL 5dr [7 seat] £23,550 12.9 109 102 184 65.7 114/26% £101/£202 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Feel M 5dr £20,720 £17,357 116 129 221 65.7 113/26% £89/£177 38% 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Feel XL 5dr [7 seat] £22,420 10.7 116 130 221 64.2 117/27% £100/£199 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Flair M 5dr !!!!! £22,970 £19,224 116 129 221 65.7 113/26% £98/£197 39% 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Flair XL 5dr [7 seat] £24,670 10.7 116 130 221 64.2 117/27% £110/£220 1.5 BlueHDi Feel M 5dr £18,850 £15,798 95 75 170 68.9 108/25% £78/£155 39%
170 170 170 221 221 221 187 273
19E 20E 19E 16E 22E 23E 22E 16E 26E
19A 16E -
16E 13E 16E 20E 17E 9E 6E 6E 16E 14E
15E 11E 8E 8E 11E 8E 14E 8E 19A 19A
19E 20E 19E 21E 22E 21E 17E 26E
131 131 131 131 131 131 100 150
39% 39% 38% 39% 33% 33% 30% 31% 33%
34% 35% 31% 32%
43% 42% 44% 43% 42% 45% 43% 45% 41% 40%
36% 38% 37% 38% 38% 38% 38% 39% 34% 35%
39% 38% 39% 36% 36% 34% 35% 36%
GRAND C4 SPACETOURER MPV
C4 SPACETOURER MPV
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117/24% 117/24% 97/23% 97/23%
109/22% 109/22% 109/22% 119/24% 119/24% 118/24% 118/24% 118/24% 105/25% 105/25%
107/22% 109/22% 110/23% 109/22% 110/23% 109/22% 113/23% 110/23% 97/23% 97/23%
VERDICT A great MPV with clever seats and plenty of space. If only the ride was better Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4602mm W 2117mm H 1638mm Boot 165litres 1.2 Puretech 130 Feel 5dr !!!!! £24,800 £22,051 9.8 124 1.2 Puretech 130 Flair 5dr !!!!! £27,535 £24,471 9.8 124 1.2 Puretech 130 Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £23,425 £20,834 9.8 124 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Feel 5dr !!!!! £26,435 £26,435 10.9 123 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Flair 5dr !!!!! £29,170 £29,170 10.9 123 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £25,060 £25,060 10.9 123 1.6 BlueHDi Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £23,860 £21,217 13.1 109 2.0 BlueHDi Flair 5dr !!!!! £29,990 £26,649 9.8 130
55.4 55.4 70.6 70.6
58.9 58.9 58.9 54.3 54.3 56.5 56.5 56.5 70.6 70.6
60.1 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 58.9 76.3 76.3
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151 151 184 184
151 151 151 170 170 87 87 87 184 184
151 87 87 87 87 87 78 78 184 184
VERDICT Scores well on re inement and quality, but this version doesn't make as much sense as the seven-seater Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4438mm W 2117mm H 1610mm Boot 537litres 1.2 Puretech 130 Feel 5dr !!!!! £23,100 £18,770 9.6 124 131 221 54.3 119/24% £92/£183 1.2 Puretech 130 Flair 5dr !!!!! £25,835 £20,972 9.6 124 131 221 54.3 119/24% £103/£205 1.2 Puretech 130 Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £21,725 £17,663 9.6 124 131 221 54.3 119/24% £86/£172 1.2 Puretech Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £21,125 £17,180 11.5 116 110 151 55.4 115/24% £84/£167 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Feel 5dr !!!!! £24,735 £24,735 10.4 123 131 221 70.6 105/25% £102/£204 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Flair 5dr !!!!! £27,470 £27,470 10.4 123 131 221 70.6 105/25% £114/£227 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £23,360 £23,360 10.4 123 131 221 70.6 105/25% £96/£193 1.6 BlueHDi Touch Edition 5dr !!!!! £22,160 £18,009 12.7 109 100 187 74.3 100/24% £88/£176 2.0 BlueHDi Flair 5dr !!!!! £28,290 £22,956 9.7 130 150 273 65.7 111/26% £122/£243
110 110 102 102
110 110 110 130 130 82 82 82 100 100
110 82 82 82 82 82 68 68 100 100
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122 122 118 118
117 117 117 124 124 101 101 101 114 114
120 105 105 105 105 105 98 102 117 117
£72/£143 £79/£158 £73/£145 £80/£160
9.2 9.2 10 10
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VERDICT A good choice if you want SUV styling and low running costs Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4169mm W mm H 1480mm Boot 358litres 1.2 Puretech Feel 5dr !!!!! £18,090 £15,855 1.2 Puretech Flair 5dr £19,990 £17,508 1.5 BlueHDi Feel 5dr £19,140 £16,766 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr £21,040 £18,419 -
£15,991 £13,686 £12,903 £13,555 £13,816 £14,860 £12,294 £11,346 £14,991 £15,904
9.9 9.9 16.3 16.3 16.3 12.1 12.1
£18,250 £15,600 £14,700 £15,450 £15,750 £16,950 £14,020 £11,560 £17,100 £18,150
VERDICT Practical and well priced, but lawed in a number of other areas Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4154mm W Nmm H 1637mm Boot 410litres 1.2 Puretech 110 Feel 5dr £17,005 £15,715 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair 5dr £19,195 £17,729 1.2 Puretech 110 Rip Curl 5dr £18,005 £16,635 1.2 Puretech 130 Feel 5dr £17,395 £16,075 1.2 Puretech 130 Flair 5dr £19,585 £18,090 1.2 Puretech Feel 5dr !!!!! £15,805 £14,612 1.2 Puretech Flair 5dr £17,995 £16,627 1.2 Puretech Touch 5dr £14,700 £14,424 1.5 BlueHDi Feel 5dr £17,845 £16,489 1.5 BlueHDi Flair 5dr £20,035 £18,504 -
C4 CACTUS HATCHBACK
C3 AIRCROSS SUV
1.2 Puretech 110 Flair Nav Edition 5dr 1.2 Puretech 82 Elle 5dr 1.2 Puretech 82 Feel 5dr 1.2 Puretech 82 Feel Nav Edition 5dr 1.2 Puretech 82 Flair 5dr 1.2 Puretech 82 Flair Nav Edition 5dr 1.2 Puretech Feel 5dr 1.2 Puretech Touch 5dr 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Feel 5dr 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Flair 5dr
A TO Z BMW TO CITROEN
VERDICT The X3 is superb to drive and offers a spacious, high-quality interior, making it one of the best large SUVs to buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4716mm W 2138mm H 1676mm Boot 550litres xDrive M40i 5dr Step Auto £52,865 £50,040 4.8 155 360 369 31 206/37% £318/£636 xDrive20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto £41,620 £39,705 8.3 134 184 214 38.7 166/34% £233/£465 xDrive20i SE 5dr Step Auto £39,120 £37,324 8.3 134 184 214 39.8 163/33% £212/£424 xDrive20i xLine 5dr Step Auto £40,020 £38,181 8.3 134 184 214 38.7 166/34% £224/£447 xDrive M40d 5dr Step Auto £52,455 £50,040 4.9 155 326 502 44.1 169/37% £318/£636 xDrive20d M Sport 5dr Step Auto £42,620 £40,657 8 132 190 295 51.4 144/32% £224/£449 xDrive20d SE 5dr Step Auto £40,120 £38,276 8 132 190 295 53.3 140/32% £211/£422 xDrive20d xLine 5dr Step Auto £41,020 £39,133 8 132 190 295 51.4 144/32% £216/£432 xDrive30d M Sport 5dr Step Auto £48,555 £46,325 5.8 149 265 457 47.1 157/35% £278/£556 xDrive30d SE 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £46,055 £43,944 5.8 149 265 457 48.7 154/34% £256/£512 xDrive30d xLine 5dr Step Auto £46,955 £44,801 5.8 149 265 457 47.1 157/35% £269/£538
X3 SUV
X2 SUV £157/£313 £160/£320 £141/£281 £148/£295 £156/£311 £159/£319 £134/£268 £146/£292 £174/£348 £178/£356 £151/£302 £164/£328 £180/£361 £184/£369 £158/£315 £171/£341
48.7 48.7 48.7 48.7 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9
VERDICT SUV-coupé’s classy interior and tidy handling appeal, but its irm ride and compromised practicality don’t Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4360mm W 2098mm H 1526mm Boot 470litres sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto £35,040 £34,359 7.7 141 192 207 47.9 134/27% sDrive 20i M Sport X 5dr Step Auto £35,840 £35,143 7.7 141 192 207 47.9 134/27% sDrive 20i SE 5dr Step Auto £31,490 £30,880 7.7 141 192 207 48.7 133/27% sDrive 20i Sport 5dr Step Auto £33,040 £32,399 7.7 141 192 207 48.7 134/27% sDrive 18d M Sport 5dr £33,590 £32,938 9.3 129 150 258 61.4 120/28% sDrive 18d M Sport X 5dr £34,390 £33,722 9.3 129 150 258 61.4 120/28% sDrive 18d SE 5dr £30,040 £29,459 9.3 129 150 258 62.8 119/27% sDrive 18d Sport 5dr £31,590 £30,978 9.3 129 150 258 61.4 120/28% xDrive 18d M Sport 5dr £35,400 £34,718 9.2 128 150 258 56.5 132/30% xDrive 18d M Sport X 5dr !!!!! £36,200 £35,502 9.2 128 150 258 56.5 132/30% xDrive 18d SE 5dr £31,540 £30,929 9.2 128 150 258 57.6 128/29% xDrive 18d Sport 5dr £33,400 £32,758 9.2 128 150 258 56.5 132/30% xDrive 20d M Sport 5dr Step Auto £37,580 £36,848 7.7 137 190 295 58.9 126/29% xDrive 20d M Sport X 5dr Step Auto £38,380 £37,632 7.7 137 190 295 58.9 126/29% xDrive 20d SE 5dr Step Auto £34,030 £33,369 7.7 137 190 295 60.1 124/28% xDrive 20d Sport 5dr Step Auto £35,580 £34,888 7.7 137 190 295 58.9 126/29%
162 162 162 162 207 207 207 207 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 295 295 295 295
£421/£841 £388/£776 £396/£793 £416/£831 £433/£866 £442/£883 £475/£950 £469/£938 £478/£956 £499/£998
224/37% £606/£1212 160/36% £452/£905
152/34% 147/33% 147/33% 148/33% 159/35% 159/35% 160/36% 162/36% 162/36% 163/36%
£137/£273 £123/£246 £130/£260 £137/£273 £156/£312 £142/£284 £149/£298 £156/£312 £149/£299 £135/£271 £142/£285 £149/£299 £168/£335 £153/£305 £160/£320 £168/£335 £174/£348 £160/£319 £167/£334 £174/£348
127 127 127 127 140 140 140 140 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 136 136 136 136
48.7 50.4 50.4 50.4 47 47 46.3 46.3 46.3 45.5
553 28.8 502 46.3
457 457 457 457 502 502 502 502 502 502
132/27% 132/27% 132/27% 132/27% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 120/28% 120/28% 120/28% 120/28% 132/30% 132/30% 132/30% 132/30% 126/29% 126/29% 126/29% 126/29%
9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
140 140 140 140 192 192 192 192 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 190 190 190 190
X1 SUV
5.8 6.2 6.2 6.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3
VERDICT One of the best small SUVs; great to drive and classy inside Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4439mm W 2060mm H 1598mm Boot 505litres sDrive 18i M Sport 5dr £30,630 £29,000 sDrive 18i SE 5dr £27,630 £26,165 sDrive 18i Sport 5dr £29,130 £27,582 sDrive 18i xLine 5dr £30,630 £29,000 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto £33,710 £31,910 sDrive 20i SE 5dr Step Auto £30,710 £29,075 sDrive 20i Sport 5dr Step Auto £32,210 £30,493 sDrive 20i xLine 5dr Step Auto £33,710 £31,910 sDrive 18d M Sport 5dr !!!!! £32,280 £30,559 354.38 sDrive 18d SE 5dr !!!!! £29,280 £27,724 325.66 sDrive 18d Sport 5dr !!!!! £30,780 £29,142 348.67 sDrive 18d xLine 5dr !!!!! £32,280 £30,559 386.32 xDrive 18d M Sport 5dr !!!!! £34,090 £32,287 373.14 xDrive 18d SE 5dr !!!!! £31,090 £29,452 344.42 xDrive 18d Sport 5dr !!!!! £32,590 £30,869 367.43 xDrive 18d xLine 5dr !!!!! £34,090 £32,287 379.98 xDrive 20d M Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £36,300 £34,358 395.19 xDrive 20d SE 5dr Step Auto £33,300 £31,523 xDrive 20d Sport 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £34,800 £32,940 389.49 xDrive 20d xLine 5dr Step Auto !!!!! £36,300 £34,358 402.04
771.04 710.38 725.7 776.86 774.93 790.59 823.67 807.6 823.27 856.34
530 320
8 SERIES COUPE
£68,123 £64,496 £65,854 £69,021 £68,105 £69,463 £72,630 £71,725 £73,083 £76,250
VERDICT Fast and dynamically impressive, but not as well rounded as its best rivals Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4851mm W 2137mm H 1346mm Boot 420litres M850i xDrive 2dr Auto !!!!! £99,525 £99,525 3.7 155 840d xDrive 2dr Auto £76,270 £76,270 4.9 155
£75,105 £71,130 £72,630 £76,130 £75,085 £76,585 £80,085 £79,085 £80,585 £84,085
265 265 265 265 320 320 320 320 320 320
!!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!!
155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
730d xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto 730Ld 4dr Auto 730Ld Exclusive 4dr Auto 730Ld M Sport 4dr Auto 740d xDrive 4dr Auto 740d xDrive Exclusive 4dr Auto 740d xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto 740Ld xDrive 4dr Auto 740Ld xDrive Exclusive 4dr Auto 740Ld xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto
128 | May 2019 whatcar.com Gov’t MPG True MPG
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
SANDERO STEPWAY HATCHBACK 55.4 50.4 50.4 55.4 72.4
90 90 90 90 73 73 73 73 73 95 90 90
VERDICT The Stepway adds a better ride to the Sandero hatchback’s cheap and cheerful formula Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4089mm W 1994mm H 1555mm Boot 320litres 0.9 TCe Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £9,595 £9,485 167.51 11.1 104 90 103 0.9 TCe Comfort 5dr £10,595 £10,473 12.4 106 90 103 0.9 TCe Essential 5dr £9,595 £9,485 12.4 106 90 103 0.9 TCe Laureate 5dr !!!!! £10,595 £10,473 177.78 11.1 104 90 103 1.0 SCe Ambiance 5dr £8,800 £8,700 98 73 72 1.0 SCe Essential 5dr £8,795 £8,695 98 73 72 1.5 Blue dCi Comfort 5dr £12,340 13 106 95 162
109 109 109 109 98 98 98 98 98 107 107 107
51.4 52.3 52.3 51.4 53.3 54.3 53.3 53.3 54.3 80.7 80.7 80.7
11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 11.8 11.8 11.8
103 103 103 103 72 72 72 72 72 162 162 162
VERDICT Demands compromises, but acceptable ones given the price Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4069mm W 1994mm H 1519mm Boot 320litres 0.9 TCe Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £8,595 £8,498 152.12 0.9 TCe Comfort 5dr £9,595 £9,485 0.9 TCe Essential 5dr £8,595 £8,498 0.9 TCe Laureate 5dr !!!!! £9,595 £9,485 162.4 1.0 SCe Access 5dr !!!!! £6,995 £6,918 132.7 1.0 SCe Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £7,795 £7,708 140.49 1.0 SCe Comfort 5dr £8,795 £8,695 1.0 SCe Essential 5dr £7,795 £7,708 1.0 SCe Laureate 5dr !!!!! £8,795 £8,695 1.5 Blue dCi Comfort 5dr £11,320 1.5 dCi Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £10,195 £10,077 163.13 1.5 dCi Laureate 5dr !!!!! £11,195 £11,065 173.43
DACIA whatcar.com/dacia SANDERO HATCHBACK
115/24% 127/26% 127/26% 115/24% 117/24% 123/25% 98/23%
109/22% 123/25% 123/25% 109/22% 119/24% 117/24% 119/24% 119/24% 117/24% 90/22% 90/22% 90/22%
VERDICT Massively spacious but interior quality and handling are likely to disappoint someone used to a regular MPV Doors 5 Seats 6/7/8/9 L 4959mm W 2204mm H 1890mm Boot litres 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Business M 5dr £32,095 £28,198 12 99 120 - 58.9 127/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Business M [9 Seat] £32,795 £28,811 12 99 120 - 58.9 127/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Business XS 5dr £30,880 120 - -/1.5 BlueHDi 120 Business XS [9 Seat] £31,580 120 - -/1.5 BlueHDi 120 Feel M 5dr £32,265 £28,347 12 99 120 - 58.9 126/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Feel M [8 Seat] 5dr £33,345 £29,292 12 99 120 - 58.9 126/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Feel XL 5dr £32,965 £28,960 12 99 120 - 58.9 127/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Feel XL [8 Seat] 5dr £34,045 £29,905 12 99 120 - 58.9 127/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Rip Curl M 5dr £34,700 £30,478 12 99 120 - 57.6 128/29% 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Rip Curl M [8 Seat] £35,780 £31,423 12 99 120 - 57.6 128/29% 1.5 BlueHDi Business XS 5dr £29,865 100 - -/1.5 BlueHDi Business XS [9 Seat] 5dr £30,565 100 - -/2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business Lounge M £40,420 £35,523 11 106 150 273 50.4 147/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Busi Lounge M [7st] £41,220 £36,223 11 106 150 273 50.4 147/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business Lounge XL £41,120 £36,136 11 106 150 273 50.4 147/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Bus Lounge XL [7st] £41,920 £36,836 11 106 150 273 50.4 147/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business M 5dr £33,575 £29,532 298.76 11 114 150 273 51.4 145/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business M [9 Seat] £34,275 £30,145 304.45 11 114 150 273 51.4 145/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business XL 5dr £34,260 £30,133 307.1 11 106 150 273 51.4 143/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business XL [9 Seat] £34,960 £30,746 308.5 11 106 150 273 51.4 143/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Feel M 5dr £33,745 £29,681 314.81 11 114 150 273 51.4 144/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Feel M [8 Seat] 5dr £34,825 £30,626 492.34 11 114 150 273 51.4 144/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Feel XL 5dr £34,445 £30,293 316.64 11 114 150 273 51.4 145/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Feel XL [8 Seat] 5dr £35,525 £31,238 324.44 11 114 150 273 51.4 145/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Flair M 5dr £39,780 £34,961 11 114 150 273 51.4 144/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Flair M [8 Seat] 5dr !!!!! £39,780 £34,961 11 114 150 273 51.4 144/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Flair XL 5dr £40,480 £35,576 11 106 150 273 51.4 143/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Flair XL [8 Seat] 5dr £40,480 £35,576 11 106 150 273 51.4 143/32% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Flair XS 5dr £39,080 £34,351 11 106 150 273 53.3 139/31% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Flair XS [8 Seat] 5dr £39,080 £34,351 11 106 150 273 53.3 139/31% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Rip Curl M 5dr £36,180 £31,811 114 150 273 50.4 146/33% 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Rip Curl M [8 Seat] £37,260 £32,756 114 150 273 50.4 146/33%
SPACETOURER MPV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
Monthly company car tax bill £38/£75 £45/£90 £41/£81 £42/£83 £34/£69 £36/£72 £47/£93
£31/£62 £39/£78 £35/£70 £34/£69 £27/£54 £30/£61 £34/£69 £30/£61 £34/£69 £41/£82 £37/£73 £40/£81
£154/£308 £157/£315 -/-/£155/£309 £160/£320 £158/£316 £163/£327 £167/£333 £172/£343 -/-/£219/£438 £224/£447 £223/£446 £227/£455 £182/£363 £185/£371 £180/£359 £183/£367 £177/£354 £183/£365 £186/£373 £192/£385 £209/£418 £209/£418 £213/£426 £213/£426 £199/£398 £199/£398 £196/£392 £202/£404
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile 31.6 32.98 -
29.3 30.68 26.75 27.8 28.85 30.23
51.07 73.42 51.33 52.34 -
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 38% 36% 38% 36% 40% 40% 39%
39% 37% 39% 37% 41% 42% 39% 42% 39% 39% 40% 39%
38% 38% 37% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 39% 39% 37% 38% 38% 38% 38% 39% 38% 39% 38% 39% 38% 38% 38% 38% 39% 40% 39% 40% 39% 40% 39% 39%
Insurance group 8E 9E 9E 8E 5E 10E
9E 10E 9E 9E 3E 4E 5E 5E 4E 10E 10E 10E
17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 18E 18E 22E 22E 22E 22E 20E 20E 20E 20E 20E 20E 20E 20E 22E 22E 22E 22E 22E 22E 21E 21E
CITROEN TO FIAT
VERDICT
KEY INFO
3
203
561 24.8
340/37% £1609/£3218
260/37% £1253/£2506
260/37% £1127/£2254
245/37% £1014/£2028
Cost per mile
110 110 104 96 102 102 102 96 104 104
85 85 90 90 69 69 69 69 69 95 95
107 107 107 107 75 75 75 75 75 148 148
67.3 67.3 57.6 48.7 52.3/43.1 52.3/43.1 50.4/43.1 48.7 64.2 62.8
99/20% 99/20% 130/27% 130/27% 132/27% 125/26% 125/26% 131/27% 132/27% 117/27% 119/27%
£38/£75 32.13 £40/£80 32.42 £65/£130 £72/£145 40.88 £58/£116 £44/£88 31.73 £47/£94 32.02 £42/£84 31.14 £54/£107 £74/£148 36.44 £81/£162 39.33
27% 30% 31% 31% 31% 28% 31% 31% 31% 34% 34%
PANDA HATCHBACK
VERDICT Has plenty of charm, but should be cheaper or better equipped Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3653mm W 1882mm H 1551mm Boot 225litres 0.9 TwinAir 85 Easy 5dr !!!!! £11,470 £10,860 179.5 11.2 0.9 TwinAir 85 Lounge 5dr !!!!! £12,100 £11,454 181.09 11.2 0.9 TwinAir 90 4x4 5dr £14,700 0.9 TwinAir 90 Cross 4x4 5dr !!!!! £16,300 £15,415 236.91 12 1.2 City Cross 5dr £13,140 £12,439 14.8 1.2 Easy 5dr !!!!! £10,400 £9,854 162.41 14.8 1.2 Lounge 5dr !!!!! £11,100 £10,514 164 14.8 1.2 Pop 5dr !!!!! £9,600 £9,103 158.08 14.8 1.2 Waze 5dr £12,140 £12,140 14.8 1.3 Multijet 95 4x4 5dr !!!!! £16,650 £15,747 210.21 12.5 1.3 Multijet 95 Cross 4x4 5dr !!!!! £18,300 £17,302 231.44 12.7
34% 32% 35% 34% 32% 35% 36% 35% 36% 36% 35% 33% 37%
60%
70%
67%
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35% 36% 35% 36% 35% 35% 34% 36% 36%
35.02 50.12 35.1 33.75 48.49 33.75 33.25 31.43 47.3 33.31
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Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT The 500C is a desirable car, but it’s difficult to get comfortable in and generally outclassed by the more grown-up Mini Convertible Doors 2 Seats 4 L 3571mm W 1893mm H 1488mm Boot 185litres 0.9 TwinAir 105 Lounge 2dr !!!!! £17,890 £16,784 229.79 10 117 105 107 67.3 99/20% £59/£118 38.62 0.9 TwinAir 105 S 2dr !!!!! £18,040 £16,924 230.23 10 117 105 107 67.3 99/20% £60/£119 38.7 0.9 TwinAir Lounge 2dr !!!!! £17,460 £16,315 225.77 11 106 85 107 56.5 115/24% £69/£138 37.35 0.9 TwinAir S 2dr !!!!! £17,610 £16,455 225.73 11 106 85 107 56.5 115/24% £70/£139 37.35 1.2 Collezione 2dr £16,710 £15,683 12.9 99 69 75 53.3 123/25% £69/£137 1.2 Lounge 2dr !!!!! £16,210 £15,215 207.72 12.9 101 69 75 54.3 118/24% £64/£128 36.82 1.2 Pop 2dr !!!!! £14,460 £13,579 194.18 12.9 101 69 75 53.3 125/26% £62/£123 35.03 1.2 S 2dr !!!!! £16,360 £15,356 208.36 12.9 101 69 75 53.3 125/26% £70/£140 36.91 1.2 Spiaggina 2dr £18,100 £18,100 12.9 101 69 75 53.3 123/25% £75/£149 -
500C CONVERTIBLE
VERDICT The 500 is wonderfully stylish and competent in most areas, but there are rivals that are both cheaper and better to drive Doors 3 Seats 4 L 3571mm W 1893mm H 1488mm Boot 185litres 0.9 TwinAir 105 Lounge 3dr !!!!! £15,240 £14,234 201.73 10 117 105 107 67.3 99/20% £50/£100 0.9 TwinAir 105 Riva 3dr !!!!! £18,590 £18,590 10 117 105 107 67.3 99/20% £61/£123 0.9 TwinAir 105 S 3dr !!!!! £15,390 £14,374 202.17 10 117 105 107 67.3 99/20% £51/£101 0.9 TwinAir Lounge 3dr !!!!! £14,810 £13,768 197.71 11 106 85 107 60.1 108/22% £54/£107 0.9 TwinAir Riva 3dr !!!!! £18,090 £18,090 11 107 85 107 74.3 90/19% £57/£114 0.9 TwinAir S 3dr !!!!! £14,960 £13,907 197.67 11 106 85 107 60.1 108/22% £54/£108 1.2 Collezione 3dr £14,060 £13,139 12.9 99 69 75 54.3 122/25% £58/£115 1.2 Lounge 3dr !!!!! £13,560 £12,674 179.86 12.9 101 69 75 55.4 116/24% £53/£107 1.2 Mirror 3dr !!!!! £12,765 £12,765 12.9 99 69 75 60.1 110/23% £48/£96 1.2 Mirror II 3dr £14,090 £13,166 12.9 99 69 75 60.1 110/23% £53/£107 1.2 Pop 3dr !!!!! £11,810 £11,047 166.12 12.9 101 69 75 53.3 124/25% £48/£97 1.2 Riva 3dr !!!!! £16,840 £16,840 12.9 99 69 75 60.1 110/23% £64/£128 1.2 S 3dr !!!!! £13,710 £12,814 180.3 12.9 101 69 75 53.3 124/25% £56/£112
FIAT whatcar.com/ iat 500 HATCHBACK
VERDICT Parallel-universe performance and mind-bending agility, but a huge price tag to go with it Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4657mm W Nmm H 1276mm Boot litres 6.5 2dr Auto !!!! £263,033 £263,033 2.9 211 800 529.6 19
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670
812 SUPERFAST COUPE
488 SPIDER CONVERTIBLE
488 GTB COUPE
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
VERDICT The same as above, but with a folding hard-top roof Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4568mm W Nmm H 1211mm Boot litres 3.9 Spider 2dr Auto !!!!! £205,341 £205,341
Contract hire per month
561 24.8
0-62mph (sec)
670
Max speed (mph)
VERDICT Staggeringly fast and capable. One of the best supercars on the planet. Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4568mm W Nmm H 1213mm Boot litres 3.9 2dr Auto !!!!! £184,914 £184,914 3 205
Power (ps) 561 26.9
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT A respectable entry to the Ferrari experience, but not the best as a grand tourer Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4586mm W mm H 1318mm Boot litres 3.9 GT 2dr Auto !!!!! £166,240 3.5 199 600
FERRARI whatcar.com/ferrari PORTOFINO CONVERTIBLE
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
CITROEN TO FIAT
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z CITROEN TO FIAT
7U 7U 7U 10U 6U 4U 3U 3U 10U 10U
15U 17U 15U 15U 11U 11U 10U 11U -
14U 14U 14U 11U 12U 11U 8U 8U 8U 8U 7U 8U 8U
N
N
N
N
Insurance group
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178.53 188.83
11.7 11.7
104 104
90 90
162 74.3 162 74.3
103 103 162 162
7 CROSSBACK SUV
3 CABRIO CONVERTIBLE
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38.4 37.93 37.2
35.95 52.19 35.48 50.43 34.44
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36.17 36.74
32.06 33.45 32.21 33.58
31.37 32.75
44% 43% 42%
32% 32% 31%
38% 37% 39% 39% 39% 39% 38% 37% 38% 37% 35% 35% 35%
58% 53% 52% 53% 52% 52% 51% 45% 44% 44% 43% 45% 43%
35% 35% 38% 38%
37% 36% 37% 36% 37% 39% 37% 39% 37% 38% 38% 38% 38%
40% 40%
21E 22E 23E
25A 22A 24A
25E 22E 15E 15E 21E 22E 20E 22E 20E 19E 23E 24E 22E
9E 9E 8E 9E 8E 9E 8E 12E 13E 12E 13E 12E 14E
7E 7E 9E 9E
8E 9E 9E 8E 2E 2E 4E 4E 3E 9E 9E 9E 9E
9E 10E
500X SUV
94 94 94 159 159 159 236 236
94 94 94 159 159 159 236 236
42.8 42.8 43.5 39.2 40.4 40.4 58.9 61.4
42.8 42.8 43.5 39.2 40.4 40.4 61.4 64.2
DOBLO MPV
95 95 95 95 95 95
100 100 97 97 100 97
VERDICT Cheap for the space it offers, but noisy and short of equipment Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4406mm W Nmm H 1845mm Boot 790litres 1.4 16V Easy 5dr !!!!! £15,570 £14,747 234.84 1.4 16V Easy Air 5dr !!!!! £15,915 £15,072 1.4 16V Easy Air High Roof 5dr !!!!! £17,230 £16,330 1.4 16V Easy High Roof 5dr !!!!! £16,885 £16,005 259.94 1.4 16V Pop 5dr !!!!! £14,400 £13,644 218.99 1.4 16V Pop High Roof 5dr !!!!! £15,715 £14,902 244.09
15.4 15.4 15.9 15.9 15.4 15.9
77 77 95 80
QUBO MPV
96 96 104 100
95 95 95 95 95 95 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 95 120 120 120
VERDICT Surprisingly generous space. Slow and ungainly to drive, though Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3957mm W Nmm H 1735mm Boot 330litres 1.4 8V Lounge 5dr !!!!! £13,320 £12,596 251.11 14.7 1.4 8V Pop 5dr !!!!! £12,320 £11,850 237.82 14.7 1.3 Multijet 95 Trekking 5dr !!!!! £16,195 £15,280 284.94 11.9 1.3 Multijet Lounge 5dr !!!!! £15,195 £14,340 275.81 13.9
101 101 111 111 111 101 114 117 117 117 109 103 106 106 114 117 117
120 120 95 95 120 120
13.9 13.9 12.8 12.8 12.8 13.9 11 10.2 10.2 10.2 13.4 14.3 13.9 13.9 11.5 10.7 10.7
VERDICT Cheap for a seven-seater, but too compromised to challenge the best MPVs Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4375mm W 2018mm H 1667mm Boot 493litres 1.4 T-Jet Lounge 5dr £20,660 £19,544 10.6 117 1.4 T-Jet Pop Star 5dr £19,160 £18,131 10.6 117 1.3 Multijet Lounge 5dr £21,545 £20,358 14.4 106 1.3 Multijet Pop Star 5dr £20,045 £18,945 14.4 106 1.6 Multijet Lounge 5dr !!!!! £22,565 £21,322 10.9 117 1.6 Multijet Pop Star 5dr !!!!! £21,065 £19,908 10.9 117
500L WAGON MPV
VERDICT A decent small MPV let down by a noisy diesel engine Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4276mm W 2018mm H 1679mm Boot 455litres 1.4 City Cross 5dr £17,610 £17,610 1.4 Cross 5dr £18,710 £17,178 1.4 Lounge 5dr £17,900 £16,713 1.4 Mirror 5dr £17,000 £15,876 1.4 Pop Star 5dr £16,400 £15,318 1.4 S Design 5dr £18,610 £18,610 1.4 T-Jet 120 Cross 5dr £19,660 £18,372 1.4 T-Jet 120 Lounge 5dr £19,160 £17,907 1.4 T-Jet 120 Mirror 5dr £18,260 £17,070 1.4 T-Jet 120 Pop Star 5dr £17,660 £16,512 1.4 Urban 5dr £16,710 £16,710 1.3 Multijet Cross 5dr £20,545 £19,170 1.3 Multijet Lounge 5dr £20,045 £18,705 1.3 Multijet Pop Star 5dr £18,545 £17,310 1.6 Multijet Cross 5dr £21,565 £20,122 1.6 Multijet Lounge 5dr !!!!! £21,065 £19,657 1.6 Multijet Pop Star 5dr !!!!! £19,565 £18,262 -
500L MPV
94 94 94 94 94 94
85 85 148 148
159 159 159 159 236 236
94 94 94 94 94 94 159 159 159 159 94 159 159 159 236 236 236
39.2 39.2 38.2 38.2 39.2 38.2
40.9 40.9 62.8 62.8
40.9 40.9 68.9 68.9 67.3 67.3
40.9 39.8 46.3 46.3 46.3 40.4 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 40.9 67.3 68.9 68.9 65.7 67.3 67.3
VERDICT Keep it cheap and the 500X is a ine choice; it’s stylish, practical and pretty classy inside Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4269mm W 2025mm H 1595mm Boot litres 1.0 Multiair City Cross 5dr !!!!! £18,995 £18,995 10.9 117 120 140 47.1 1.0 Multiair Cross Plus 5dr £20,995 £20,995 10.9 117 120 140 47.1 1.6 E-torQ Urban 5dr £16,995 £16,995 11.5 112 110 112 42.2
113 113 113 124 124 124 124 124
95 95 95 120 120 120 120 120
12.6 12.6 12.6 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.3 10.3
VERDICT All the pros and cons of the regular Tipo, plus a bigger boot Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4571mm W Nmm H 1514mm Boot litres 1.4 Easy 5dr !!!!! £15,320 £12,990 218.42 1.4 Easy Plus 5dr !!!!! £16,320 £15,321 222.01 1.4 Lounge 5dr !!!!! £17,320 £16,256 224.43 1.4 T-Jet 120 Easy Plus 5dr !!!!! £17,630 £16,566 1.4 T-Jet 120 Lounge 5dr !!!!! £18,630 £16,300 1.4 T-Jet 120 S Design 5dr £19,630 £19,630 1.6 Multijet Easy Plus 5dr !!!!! £20,275 £17,945 1.6 Multijet Lounge 5dr !!!!! £21,275 £19,954 -
TIPO STATION WAGON ESTATE
95 95 95 120 120 120 120 120
TIPO HATCHBACK VERDICT Well equipped and spacious, but rivals are better to drive and classier inside Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4368mm W Nmm H 1495mm Boot litres 1.4 Easy 5dr !!!!! £14,320 £10,515 205.49 12.4 113 1.4 Easy Plus 5dr !!!!! £15,320 £11,990 209.08 12.4 113 1.4 Lounge 5dr !!!!! £16,630 £15,631 211.51 12.4 113 1.4 T-Jet 120 Easy Plus 5dr !!!!! £16,630 £15,631 9.9 124 1.4 T-Jet 120 Lounge 5dr !!!!! £17,630 £16,566 9.9 124 1.4 T-Jet 120 S Design 5dr £18,630 £18,630 9.9 124 1.6 Multijet Easy Plus 5dr !!!!! £19,275 £18,084 10.1 124 1.6 Multijet Lounge 5dr !!!!! £20,275 £17,945 10.1 124
A TO Z CITROEN TO FIAT
£112/£223 £125/£250 £137/£274
62.8 62.8 61.4 61.4 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 83.1 83.1 83.1
VERDICT A well-equipped, comfortable and practical large SUV, but pricing and interior quality are questionable Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4595mm W 1895mm H 1620mm Boot 555litres 1.5 BlueHDi Elegance 5dr !!!!! £28,095 £27,823 10.8 121 130 221 72.4 101/24% 1.5 BlueHDi Performance Line 5dr £31,480 £31,174 10.8 121 130 221 72.4 101/24% 1.5 BlueHDi Prestige 5dr £34,480 £34,144 10.8 121 130 221 72.4 101/24%
170 170 87 87 151 151 151 151 151 151 187 187 187
£79/£158 £74/£148 £79/£159
130 130 82 82 110 110 110 110 110 110 100 100 100
VERDICT The 3 Cabrio is stylish, spacious and surprisingly practical, but a poor ride stops it from being a class leader Doors 2 Seats 5 L 3948mm W Nmm H 1483mm Boot 245litres 1.2 Puretech 130 Performance Line !!!!! £21,770 £18,531 227.58 9 126 130 170 62.8 105/22% 1.2 Puretech Performance Line 2dr !!!!! £21,250 £18,089 227.51 9.8 118 110 151 65.7 100/21% 1.6 BlueHDi Performance Line 2dr !!!!! £21,870 £18,616 234.3 11.2 113 100 187 80.7 92/22%
127 127 108 108 118 118 118 118 118 118 117 117 117
£79/£159 £71/£141 £59/£118 £62/£123 £68/£136 £74/£148 £61/£122 £71/£141 £63/£127 £66/£131 £66/£132 £76/£152 £71/£142
8.9 8.9 12.3 12.3 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 10.8 10.8 10.8
105/22% 105/22% 107/22% 107/22% 100/21% 100/21% 100/21% 100/21% 100/21% 100/21% 87/22% 87/22% 87/22%
VERDICT Much to like, but the crashy ride stops it being the best Doors 3 Seats 5 L 3948mm W Nmm H 1483mm Boot 285litres 1.2 Puretech 130 Cafe Racer 3dr £21,825 £21,406 1.2 Puretech 130 Performance Line !!!!! £19,450 £16,292 208.97 1.2 Puretech 82 Connected Chic 3dr !!!!! £16,270 £13,653 1.2 Puretech 82 Parthenon Cream 3dr £17,020 £14,275 1.2 Puretech Black Lezard 3dr £19,550 £16,372 1.2 Puretech Cafe Racer 3dr £21,285 £20,876 1.2 Puretech Connected Chic 3dr !!!!! £17,550 £14,712 1.2 Puretech Ines de la Fressange 3dr !!!!! £20,315 £17,007 1.2 Puretech Parthenon Cream 3dr £18,300 £15,334 1.2 Puretech Performance Line 3dr !!!!! £18,930 £15,857 208.9 1.6 BlueHDi Connected Chic 3dr !!!!! £18,170 £15,226 1.6 BlueHDi Ines de la Fressange 3dr !!!!! £20,915 £17,505 1.6 BlueHDi Performance Line 3dr !!!!! £19,550 £16,372 214.64
DS whatcar.com/ds 3 HATCHBACK
DUSTER SUV £49/£97 £65/£129 £78/£156 £57/£113 £70/£139 £71/£141 £84/£169 £67/£134 -/£60/£120 -/£73/£145 -/-
90 90 90 90
VERDICT The Duster isn’t the most sophisticated car to drive, but it’s spacious, practical and incredibly affordable Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4341mm W 2052mm H 1633mm Boot 478litres 1.6 SCe Access 5dr £9,995 £9,904 11.9 107 115 115 43.4 149/30% 1.6 SCe Comfort 5dr £13,195 £13,072 11.9 107 115 115 43.4 149/30% 1.6 SCe Comfort 5dr 4X4 £15,195 £15,055 12.9 106 115 115 40.4 158/32% 1.6 SCe Essential 5dr !!!!! £11,595 £11,488 11.9 107 115 115 43.4 149/30% 1.6 SCe Essential 5dr 4X4 £13,595 £13,471 12.9 106 115 115 40.4 158/32% 1.6 SCe Prestige 5dr £14,395 £14,260 11.9 107 115 115 43.4 149/30% 1.6 SCe Prestige 5dr 4X4 £16,395 £16,243 12.9 106 115 115 40.4 158/32% 1.5 Blue dCi Comfort 5dr £15,195 £15,052 11.8 111 115 192 64.3 115/27% 1.5 Blue dCi Comfort 5dr 4X4 £17,190 12.4 104 115 192 60.1 -/1.5 Blue dCi Essential 5dr £13,595 £13,468 11.8 111 115 192 64.3 115/27% 1.5 Blue dCi Essential 5dr 4X4 £15,490 12.4 104 115 192 60.1 -/1.5 Blue dCi Prestige 5dr £16,395 £16,240 11.8 111 115 192 64.3 115/27% 1.5 Blue dCi Prestige 5dr 4X4 £18,490 12.4 104 115 192 60.1 -/-
106 106 106 106
£41/£83 £45/£91 £41/£82 £45/£91 £35/£69 £38/£76 £42/£84 £38/£76 £42/£84 £46/£92 £42/£84 £42/£84 £46/£92
£42/£84 £46/£92
£52/£103 £52/£103 -/£54/£108
12.4 12.4 13 13
120/25% 121/25% 121/25% 120/25% 123/25% 120/25% 123/25% 123/25% 120/25% 90/22% 90/22% 90/22% 90/22%
98/23% 98/23%
125/26% 125/26% -/100/24%
LOGAN MCV STEPWAY ESTATE 51.4 51.4 72.4 72.4
£11,065 £12,053
VERDICT More rugged-looking version of the Logan MCV Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4528mm W 1994mm H 1559mm Boot 573litres 0.9 TCe Comfort 5dr £12,095 £11,982 0.9 TCe Laureate 5dr !!!!! £12,095 £11,982 1.5 Blue dCi Comfort 5dr £13,550 1.5 dCi Laureate 5dr !!!!! £13,695 £13,566 -
£11,195 £12,195
53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7
!!!!! !!!!!
VERDICT Bargain small estate offers plenty of room, but re inement and standard kit are poor Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4501mm W 1994mm H 1521mm Boot 573litres 0.9 TCe Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £10,115 £10,022 167.57 11.1 109 90 103 0.9 TCe Comfort 5dr £11,095 £10,992 11.1 109 90 103 0.9 TCe Essential 5dr £10,095 £10,002 11.1 109 90 103 0.9 TCe Laureate 5dr !!!!! £11,115 £11,012 177.86 11.1 109 90 103 1.0 SCe Access 5dr !!!!! £8,495 £8,418 14.7 98 73 72 1.0 SCe Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £9,295 £9,210 14.7 98 73 72 1.0 SCe Comfort 5dr £10,295 £10,200 14.7 98 73 72 1.0 SCe Essential 5dr £9,295 £9,210 14.7 98 73 72 1.0 SCe Laureate 5dr £10,295 £10,200 14.7 98 73 72 1.5 Blue dCi Comfort 5dr £12,695 11.8 107 90 162 1.5 Blue dCi Essential 5dr £11,695 11.8 107 90 162 1.5 dCi Ambiance 5dr !!!!! £11,695 £11,586 183.47 11.8 107 90 162 1.5 dCi Laureate 5dr !!!!! £12,695 £12,576 193.73 11.8 107 90 162
LOGAN MCV ESTATE
1.5 dCi Ambiance 5dr 1.5 dCi Laureate 5dr £70/£141 37.32 £75/£151 37.75 £83/£166 38.04 £88/£177 £94/£188 £99/£199 £86/£171 £93/£187 -
£84/£169 £93/£187 £85/£170
165/34% 165/34% 171/35% 171/35% 165/34% 171/35%
161/33% 161/33% 118/27% 118/27%
158/32% 158/32% 107/25% 107/25% 112/26% 112/26%
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£85/£170 45.15 £87/£174 53.06 £95/£191 57.09 £93/£187 48.66 £78/£157 43.13 £87/£173 46.65
£70/£140 46.39 £65/£129 44.67 £72/£143 46.3 £67/£134 45.09
£107/£214 £99/£198 £89/£178 £83/£165 £97/£193 £90/£180
156/32% £91/£182 161/33% £100/£200 143/29% £85/£171 143/29% £81/£162 143/29% £78/£156 159/32% £96/£192 157/32% £102/£204 155/32% £99/£198 155/32% £94/£189 155/32% £91/£182 156/32% £86/£172 109/25% £85/£169 107/25% £83/£165 107/25% £76/£153 114/26% £92/£185 112/26% £90/£180 112/26% £84/£167
133/27% 133/27% 154/31%
147/30% £75/£151 38.87 147/30% £80/£161 39.31 150/31% £88/£176 39.6 159/32% £91/£182 163/33% £99/£199 159/32% £102/£203 121/28% £93/£187 125/29% £102/£203 -
148/30% 148/30% 151/31% 160/33% 164/33% 160/33% 117/27% 121/28%
32% 33% 33% 32% 35% 34%
39% 39% 33% 34%
38% 38% 34% 35% 35% 36%
39% 39% 37% 37% 37% 40% 40% 38% 40% 38% 37% 33% 33% 33% 34% 34% 34%
37% 39% 38%
33% 34% 35% 34% 35% 36% 28% 29%
34% 35% 36% 34% 35% 36% 27% 29%
6E 6E 6E 6E 6E 6E
4E 3E 7E 6E
15E 15E 12E 10E 20D 19D
9E 10E 11E 10E 11E 10E 14E 15E 14E 15E 10E 10E 10E 10E 19D 20D 20D
10E 12E 8E
7E 8E 8E 13E 13E 14E 15E 15E
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VERDICT
Price on the road
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Contract hire per month
378.63 255.99 283.16 308.26 370.98 283.02 248.39 275.57 300.66 275.43
0-62mph (sec) 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.6 12.1 13.9 13.9 13.9 14.4 13.9
107 107 107 107 104 107 104 99 99 99 96 97
Max speed (mph) 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 95 95
236 236 236 236 236 236 236 221 221 221 221 221
48.7 54.3 54.3 54.3 48.7 51.4 51.4 54.3 54.3 54.3 48.7 51.4
FIESTA HATCHBACK
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
Cost per mile
£70/£141 £73/£145 £75/£149 £77/£154 £80/£160 £64/£128 £69/£139 £66/£132 £72/£143 £70/£141 £76/£152 £65/£130 £70/£141 £68/£135 £73/£147 £70/£140 £76/£152 £79/£158 £81/£163 £85/£169 £68/£136 £74/£147 £70/£140 £76/£152 £75/£150 £81/£161 £67/£135 £70/£139 £69/£137 £71/£141 £73/£146 £97/£195 £75/£150 £78/£156 £62/£124 £68/£135 £64/£128
£56/£113 £47/£93 £44/£87 £48/£95 £61/£122 £53/£106
40.96 41.96 41.18 42.91 42.52 43.52 41.26 42.26 43.08 44.08 43.59 44.58 41.79 42.78 41.28 43.01 43.35 44.35 40.35 41.34 40.57
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152/34% £139/£278 59.09 137/31% £92/£183 44.25 137/31% £93/£187 53.55 137/31% £102/£204 47.71 152/34% £118/£236 52.03 144/32% £129/£259 58.64 144/32% £107/£214 48.29 137/31% £88/£175 43.26 137/31% £89/£179 52.18 137/31% £98/£197 46.72 152/34% £114/£227 51.05 144/32% £103/£206 47.3
113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 108/22% 111/23% 108/22% 111/23% 108/22% 111/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 118/24% 118/24% 118/24% 112/23% 116/24% 112/23% 116/24% 112/23% 116/24% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 138/28% 113/23% 113/23% 108/22% 111/23% 108/22%
£24,071 £17,297 £17,622 £19,257 £20,514 £23,478 £19,493 £16,590 £16,915 £18,550 £19,808 £18,786
Power (ps)
VERDICT The Fiesta is superb to drive, smart inside and well equipped. It’s one of the very best small cars Doors 3/5 Seats 5 L 4040mm W 1941mm H 1476mm Boot 292litres 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Active 1 5dr £18,595 £17,173 10 121 125 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Active 1 Naviga 5dr £19,145 £17,450 10 121 125 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Active B+O Play 5dr £19,695 £18,188 10 121 125 125 56.5 1.0 EcoB 125 Active B+O Play Nav 5dr £20,245 £18,464 10 121 125 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Active X 5dr £21,045 £19,202 10 121 125 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line 3dr £17,665 £16,313 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line 5dr £18,335 £16,933 10 121 125 125 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line Navigati 3dr £18,215 £16,590 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line Navigati 5dr £18,885 £17,210 10 121 125 125 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line X 3dr £19,415 £17,559 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line X 5dr £20,085 £18,178 10 121 125 125 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 3dr £17,915 £16,313 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr £18,565 £16,913 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titani B+O Play 3dr £18,665 £17,005 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titani B+O Play 5dr £19,315 £17,605 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X 3dr £19,315 £17,559 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X 5dr £19,965 £18,158 10 121 125 125 60.1 1.0 EcoBoost 140 Active B+O Play 5dr £19,995 £18,464 9 125 140 133 54.3 1.0 Eco 140 Active B+O Play Nav 5dr £20,545 £18,741 9 125 140 133 54.3 1.0 EcoBoost 140 Active X 5dr £21,345 £19,479 9 125 140 133 54.3 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line 3dr £17,965 £16,592 9 125 140 133 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line 5dr £18,615 £17,191 9 125 140 133 55.4 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line Navigat 3dr £18,515 £16,868 9 125 140 133 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line Navigat 5dr £19,165 £17,468 9 125 140 133 55.4 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line X 3dr £19,715 £17,837 9 125 140 133 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line X 5dr £20,365 £18,437 9 125 140 133 55.4 1.0 EcoBoost 85 Active 1 5dr £17,795 £16,435 12.7 105 85 80 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost 85 Active 1 Navigati 5dr £18,345 £16,712 12.7 105 85 80 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost Active 1 5dr £18,095 £16,712 10.6 113 100 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost Active 1 Navigation 5dr £18,645 £16,988 10.6 113 100 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost Active B+O Play 5dr £19,195 £17,726 10.6 113 100 125 56.5 1.0 EcoB Active B+O Play Nav 5dr Au £21,095 £19,252 12.4 111 100 125 46.3 1.0 EcoBoos Active B+O Play Nav 5dr £19,745 £18,003 10.6 113 100 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost Active X 5dr £20,545 £18,741 10.6 113 100 125 56.5 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 3dr !!!!! £17,165 £15,852 10.6 113 100 125 58.9 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £17,835 £16,472 10.6 113 100 125 57.7 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line Navigation 3dr £17,715 £16,129 10.6 113 100 125 58.9
£25,438 £18,275 £18,620 £20,355 £21,670 £24,828 £20,605 £17,525 £17,870 £19,605 £20,920 £19,855
Torque (lb/ft)
129/26% 114/23% 117/24% 117/24% 108/25% 99/23%
!!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!!
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT Good to drive and has plenty of space for four adults, but the Dacia Sandero is even cheaper Doors 5 Seats 5 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.2 85 Active 5dr !!!!! £13,245 £12,920 13.5 105 85 85 49.6 1.2 85 Zetec 5dr !!!!! £12,395 £12,091 13.5 105 85 85 56.5 1.2 Studio 5dr £11,095 £10,824 14.6 102 70 85 55.4 1.2 Zetec 5dr £12,095 £11,799 14.6 102 70 85 55.4 1.5 TDCi Active 5dr £14,845 £14,480 11.4 111 95 159 68.9 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr £13,975 £13,631 11.4 111 95 159 76.3
FORD whatcar.com/ford KA+ HATCHBACK
1.6 Multijet 120 Active 5dr 1.6 Multijet 120 Easy 5dr 1.6 Multijet 120 Easy Air 5dr 1.6 Multijet 120 Lounge 5dr 1.6 Multijet 120 Lounge High Roof 5dr 1.6 Multijet 120 SX 5dr 1.6 Multijet 120 Trekking 5dr 1.6 Multijet 95 Easy 5dr 1.6 Multijet 95 Easy Air 5dr 1.6 Multijet 95 Lounge 5dr 1.6 Multijet 95 Lounge High Roof 5dr 1.6 Multijet 95 Trekking 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 40% 40% 41% 41% 39% 40% 41% 40% 41% 40% 41% 40% 40% 39% 40% 40% 40% 42% 41% 40% 41% 41% 40% 41% 40% 41% 40% 40% 40% 40% 41% 40% 41% 39% 40% 41% 40%
42% 41% 40% 41% 37% 36%
24% 31% 32% 31% 31% 24% 31% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30%
Insurance group 12E 12E 12E 12E 12E 12E 12E 12E 12E 13E 13E 12E 12E 12E 12E 13E 13E 14E 14E 14E 15E 15E 15E 15E 15E 15E 7E 7E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E
6E 5E 3E 4E 10E 10E
14E 9E 10E 10E 10E 15E 10E 7E 8E 8E 8E 8E
FIAT TO FORD KEY INFO
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
VERDICT
FOCUS ESTATE
VERDICT Not cheap, despite the interior feeling exactly that, but practical and great to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Style 5dr £19,380 £18,039 12.5 114 100 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Style Nav 5dr £19,980 £18,597 12.5 114 100 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Zetec 5dr £20,380 £18,969 12.5 114 100 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Zetec Nav 5dr £20,730 £19,295 12.5 114 100 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line 5dr £22,650 £21,082 10.3 123 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line Nav 5dr £23,000 £21,407 10.3 123 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line X 5dr £25,150 £23,407 10.3 123 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Style 5dr Auto £21,250 £19,780 11.4 120 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Style Nav 5dr Auto £21,850 £20,338 11.4 120 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr £22,630 £21,062 10.3 123 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X 5dr £23,900 £22,244 10.3 123 125 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec 5dr £20,880 £19,434 10.3 123 125
125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 57.6 57.6 55.4 48.7 48.7 58.9 57.6 58.9
Monthly company car tax bill
108/22% £70/£141 108/22% £73/£145 108/22% £74/£148 108/22% £75/£151 112/23% £86/£172 112/23% £87/£175 115/24% £100/£199 130/27% £95/£189 130/27% £97/£195 108/22% £82/£165 112/23% £91/£182 108/22% £76/£152
£66/£133 £69/£137 £70/£140 £71/£143 £82/£164 £83/£166 £95/£191 £86/£173 £89/£178 £78/£157 £87/£173 £72/£144 £73/£146 £68/£136 £70/£141 £101/£202 £91/£182 £92/£185 £120/£239 £91/£182 £96/£192 £109/£217 £86/£171 £87/£174 £99/£198 £91/£181 £93/£186 £82/£164 £90/£181 £75/£151 £77/£153 £70/£140 £72/£144 £74/£147 £75/£150 £126/£252 £115/£230 £105/£210 £107/£214 £108/£217 £118/£236 £103/£206 £113/£225 £124/£249
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
VERDICT The Focus stands out as the best driver’s car in the class, complemented by a ine ride and decent practicality Doors 5 Seats 5 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Style 5dr £18,300 £16,944 12.1 116 100 125 60.1 107/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Style Nav 5dr £18,900 £17,499 12.1 116 100 125 60.1 107/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Zetec 5dr £19,300 £17,869 12.1 116 100 125 60.1 107/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 100 Zetec Nav 5dr £19,650 £18,193 12.1 116 100 125 60.1 107/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line 5dr £21,570 £19,971 10 124 125 125 57.6 111/23% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line Nav 5dr £21,920 £20,294 10 124 125 125 57.6 111/23% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line X 5dr £24,050 £22,265 10 124 125 125 55.4 115/24% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Style 5dr Auto £20,150 £18,657 11.1 121 125 125 50.4 126/26% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Style Nav 5dr Auto £20,750 £19,212 11.1 121 125 125 50.4 126/26% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £21,550 £19,951 10 124 125 125 58.9 108/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X 5dr £22,820 £21,127 10 124 125 125 57.6 111/23% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec 5dr £19,800 £18,332 10 124 125 125 58.9 108/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Nav 5dr £20,150 £18,656 10 124 125 125 58.9 108/22% 1.0 EcoBoost 85 Style 5dr £17,930 £16,602 13.5 110 85 125 58.9 110/23% 1.0 EcoBoost 85 Style Nav 5dr £18,530 £17,157 13.5 110 85 125 58.9 110/23% 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Vignale 5dr £25,450 £25,450 10.3 124 125 125 55.4 115/24% 1.5 EcoBoost 150 ST-Line 5dr £22,050 £20,415 8.8 130 150 177 52.3 123/25% 1.5 EcoBoost 150 ST-Line Nav 5dr £22,400 £20,738 8.8 130 150 177 52.3 123/25% 1.5 EcoBoost 150 ST-Line X 5dr Auto £25,900 £23,979 8.9 129 150 177 46.3 138/28% 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Titanium 5dr £22,050 £20,415 8.8 130 150 177 53.3 121/25% 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Titanium X 5dr £23,300 £21,571 8.8 130 150 177 52.3 123/25% 1.5 EcoBoost 182 ST-Line X 5dr £25,300 £23,421 8.9 138 182 177 51.4 126/26% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 ST-Line 5dr £22,500 £20,829 10 122 120 221 78.5 97/23% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 ST-Line Nav 5dr £22,850 £21,153 10 122 120 221 78.5 97/23% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 ST-Line X 5dr £25,000 £23,142 10 122 120 221 76.3 100/24% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Style 5dr Auto £21,160 £19,594 10.2 120 120 221 67.3 111/26% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Style Nav 5dr Auto £21,760 £20,149 10.2 120 120 221 67.3 111/26% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Titanium 5dr £22,520 £20,848 10 122 120 221 78.5 94/22% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Titanium X 5dr £23,750 £21,986 10 122 120 221 78.5 97/23% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Zetec 5dr £20,770 £19,229 10 122 120 221 78.5 94/22% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Zetec Nav 5dr £21,120 £19,553 10 122 120 221 78.5 94/22% 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Style 5dr £19,270 £17,842 11.4 114 95 221 80.7 91/22% 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Style Nav 5dr £19,870 £18,397 11.4 114 95 221 80.7 91/22% 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Zetec 5dr £20,270 £18,767 11.4 114 95 221 80.7 91/22% 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Zetec Nav 5dr £20,620 £19,090 11.4 114 95 221 80.7 91/22% 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Vignale 5dr Auto £27,300 £27,300 8.9 129 150 177 46.3 138/28% 1.5 EcoBoost 182 Vignale 5dr £26,700 £26,700 8.9 138 182 177 51.4 126/26% 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Vignale 5dr £26,400 £26,400 10 122 120 221 76.3 100/24% 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line 5dr £24,010 £22,231 8.5 130 150 273 64.2 115/27% 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Nav 5dr £24,360 £22,554 8.5 130 150 273 64.2 115/27% 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line X 5dr £26,510 £24,543 8.5 130 150 273 62.8 116/27% 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 5dr £24,010 £22,231 8.5 130 150 273 64.2 114/26% 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium X 5dr £25,260 £23,387 8.5 130 150 273 64.2 115/27% 2.0 EcoBlue Vignale 5dr £27,910 £27,910 8.5 130 150 273 62.8 116/27%
FOCUS HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
FIAT TO FORD
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
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1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line Navigation 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line X 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line X 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium B+O Play 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium B+O Play 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium X 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium X 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec B+O Play 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec B+O Play 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec Navigation 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec Navigation 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost 140 Vignale 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost 140 Vignale 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost Vignale 3dr 1.0 EcoBoost Vignale 5dr 1.1 Style 3dr 1.1 Style 5dr 1.1 Zetec 3dr 1.1 Zetec 5dr 1.1 Zetec B+O Play 3dr 1.1 Zetec B+O Play 5dr 1.1 Zetec Navigation 3dr 1.1 Zetec Navigation 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Active B+O Play 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Active B+O Play Nav 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Active X 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line 3dr 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line Navigation 3dr 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line Navigation 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line X 3dr 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line X 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium 3dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium B+O Play 3dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium B+O Play 5dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium X 3dr 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium X 5dr 1.5 TDCi Active 1 5dr 1.5 TDCi Active 1 Navigation 5dr 1.5 TDCi Style 3dr 1.5 TDCi Style 5dr 1.5 TDCi Zetec 3dr 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr 1.5 TDCi Zetec B+O Play 3dr 1.5 TDCi Zetec B+O Play 5dr 1.5 TDCi Zetec Navigation 3dr 1.5 TDCi Zetec Navigation 5dr 1.5 TDCi Vignale 3dr 1.5 TDCi Vignale 5dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-1 3dr ST 1.5 Eco ST-1 Performance Pack 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-1 Perf Pa Nav 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-1 Navigation 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 5dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 Perfor Pack 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 Perfor Pack 5dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 Perf Pa Nav 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 Perf Pa Nav 5dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 Navigation 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-2 Navigation 5dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-3 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-3 5dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-3 Perfor Pack 3dr ST 1.5 EcoBoost ST-3 Perfor Pack 5dr
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£18,385 £18,915 £19,585 £17,415 £18,065 £18,165 £18,815 £18,815 £19,465 £15,815 £16,465 £17,015 £17,665 £16,365 £17,015 £20,915 £21,565 £20,615 £21,285 £13,715 £14,365 £15,215 £15,865 £16,415 £17,065 £15,765 £16,415 £20,985 £21,535 £22,335 £18,935 £19,585 £19,485 £20,135 £20,685 £21,335 £19,185 £19,835 £19,935 £20,585 £20,585 £21,235 £19,095 £19,645 £15,815 £16,465 £16,815 £17,465 £18,015 £18,665 £17,365 £18,015 £21,885 £22,535 £19,245 £20,095 £20,645 £19,795 £20,245 £20,895 £21,095 £21,745 £21,645 £22,295 £20,795 £21,445 £21,995 £22,645 £22,845 £23,495
£16,749 £17,098 £17,717 £15,852 £16,452 £16,544 £17,144 £17,098 £17,697 £14,607 £15,206 £15,483 £16,083 £14,884 £15,483 £19,082 £19,682 £18,804 £19,424 £12,907 £13,518 £14,055 £14,654 £14,931 £15,531 £14,332 £14,931 £19,381 £19,658 £20,396 £17,487 £18,086 £17,763 £18,363 £18,732 £19,332 £17,487 £18,086 £18,178 £18,778 £18,732 £19,332 £17,634 £17,911 £14,880 £15,491 £15,529 £16,129 £16,406 £17,005 £15,806 £16,406 £19,977 £20,577 £18,060 £18,867 £19,152 £18,345 £19,010 £19,627 £19,817 £20,435 £20,102 £20,720 £19,295 £19,912 £20,435 £21,052 £21,242 £21,860
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10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 9 9 10 10 14.9 14.9 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 9.2 9.2 9.2 8.9 9.2 8.9 9.2 8.9 9.2 8.9 9.2 8.9 9.2 8.9 9.2 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.4 12.6 12.4 12.6 12.4 12.6 12.4 8.9 9.2 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 125 125 121 121 99 99 105 105 105 105 105 105 118 118 118 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 105 105 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 121 121 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 140 140 125 125 70 70 85 85 85 85 85 85 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 120 120 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 133 133 125 125 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 199 199 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214 214
57.7 58.9 57.7 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 60.1 58.9 57.7 55.4 60.1 57.7 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 64.2 64.2 64.2 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 70.6 70.6 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 65.7 65.7 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1
111/23% 108/22% 111/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 106/22% 110/23% 112/23% 115/24% 107/22% 111/23% 115/24% 115/24% 114/23% 114/23% 114/23% 114/23% 114/23% 114/23% 112/26% 112/26% 112/26% 109/25% 109/25% 109/25% 109/25% 109/25% 109/25% 107/25% 107/25% 107/25% 107/25% 107/25% 107/25% 103/24% 103/24% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 109/25% 109/25% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28% 136/28%
41.57 41.91 42.9 40.51 41.51 42.34 43.33 42.84 43.84 38.58 39.57 40.22 41.21 38.8 39.79 46.6 47.6 45.9 46.9 36.37 37.36 37.69 38.68 39.33 40.33 37.91 38.91 41.55 42.54 41.77 42.77 43.11 44.11 41.85 42.84 43.67 44.67 44.17 45.17 38.33 39.33 38.84 39.84 40.48 41.48 39.06 40.06 -
40% 40% 41% 40% 40% 39% 39% 40% 40% 40% 41% 39% 40% 39% 40% 41% 41% 40% 41% 41% 42% 40% 41% 39% 40% 40% 41% 40% 40% 38% 39% 39% 39% 39% 39% 39% 38% 39% 38% 38% 38% 39% 39% 38% 38% 39% 38% 39% 37% 38% 38% 38% 39% 40% 47% 46% 46% 46% 47% 47% 46% 47% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46%
10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 10E 15E 15E 13E 13E 2E 2E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 15E 15E 14E 14E 14E 14E 15E 15E 9E 9E 8E 8E 8E 8E 9E 9E 8E 8E 15E 15E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E 28E
MONDEO HATCHBACK
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£21,230 £19,050 £19,650 £26,550 £23,150 £23,500 £27,000 £23,150 £24,400 £26,400 £23,620 £23,970 £26,120 £22,260 £22,860 £23,600 £24,870 £21,850 £22,200 £20,350 £20,950 £21,350 £21,700 £28,400 £27,800 £27,520 £25,110 £25,460 £27,590 £25,110 £26,360 £28,990
£19,760 £17,734 £18,292 £26,550 £21,547 £21,872 £25,130 £21,547 £22,709 £24,569 £21,984 £22,309 £24,309 £20,722 £21,280 £21,964 £23,146 £20,336 £20,662 £18,941 £19,499 £19,871 £20,197 £28,400 £27,800 £27,520 £23,372 £23,698 £25,679 £23,372 £24,535 £28,990
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10.3 13.9 13.9 10.3 9 9 9.1 9 9 8.5 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.5 10.5 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 9.1 8.5 10.3 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7
123 109 109 123 129 129 128 129 129 137 120 120 120 119 119 120 120 120 120 112 112 112 112 128 137 120 129 129 129 129 129 129
125 85 85 125 150 150 150 150 150 182 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 95 150 182 120 150 150 150 150 150 150
125 125 125 125 177 177 177 177 177 177 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 177 177 221 273 273 273 273 273 273
58.9 57.6 57.6 55.4 50.4 50.4 45.6 51.4 50.4 49.6 74.3 74.3 72.4 62.8 62.8 76.3 74.3 76.3 76.3 78.5 78.5 78.5 78.5 45.6 49.6 72.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 62.8 61.4 61.4
108/22% 111/23% 111/23% 115/24% 127/26% 127/26% 138/28% 125/26% 127/26% 129/26% 101/24% 101/24% 104/24% 117/27% 117/27% 98/23% 101/24% 98/23% 98/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 96/23% 138/28% 129/26% 104/24% 118/27% 118/27% 119/27% 117/27% 118/27% 119/27%
£77/£154 £72/£144 £75/£149 £105/£211 £99/£199 £101/£202 £125/£250 £99/£199 £105/£210 £113/£227 £94/£187 £95/£190 £104/£207 £99/£198 £102/£203 £90/£179 £99/£197 £83/£166 £84/£169 £77/£155 £80/£159 £81/£162 £82/£165 £131/£263 £120/£239 £109/£218 £112/£224 £113/£227 £123/£246 £112/£224 £117/£235 £129/£259
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42% 40% 40% 41% 43% 43% 42% 41% 41% 42% 40% 40% 40% 38% 38% 38% 38% 39% 40% 38% 38% 38% 39% 41% 41% 39% 39% 39% 39% 38% 37% 38%
15E 8E 8E 18E 19E 19E 19E 19E 19E 17E 17E 17E 18E 16E 16E 17E 17E 17E 17E 15E 15E 15E 15E 21E 18E 20E 20E 20E 21E 20E 21E 23E
VERDICT Spacious, comfortable, re ined and well equipped. Pity the interior isn't plusher Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4867mm W 2121mm H 1501mm Boot 500litres 1.5 EcoBoost 165 ST-Line 5dr £23,695 £21,559 9.3 135 165 1.5 EcoBoost 165 ST-Line Edition 5dr £25,995 £23,721 9.3 135 165 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Titanium Edition 5dr £24,895 £22,937 9.3 135 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Zetec Edition 5dr £22,795 £20,963 9.3 135 165 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £25,845 £23,580 318.59 8.4 137 180 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line Edition 5dr £28,145 £25,742 8.4 137 180 2.0 TDCi 180 Titanium Edition 5dr £27,045 £24,958 8.4 137 180 2.0 TDCi Econetic Titanium Edition £26,045 £23,999 9.5 130 150 2.0 TDCi Econetic Zetec Edition 5dr £24,045 £22,119 9.5 130 150 2.0 TDCi ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £25,095 £22,875 312.4 9.4 130 150 2.0 TDCi ST-Line Edition 5dr £27,395 £25,037 9.4 130 150 2.0 TDCi ST-Line Edition [Lux] 5dr £28,045 £25,648 9.4 130 150 2.0 TDCi Titanium Edition 5dr £26,295 £24,253 9.4 130 150
MONDEO ESTATE
165 295 295 295 258 258 258 258 258 258
42.8 42.8 42.8 55.4 55.4 55.4 57.7 57.7 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5
152/31% £120/£239 43% 152/31% £131/£263 43% 42.8 152/31% £126/£251 152/31% £115/£230 41% 134/30% £126/£253 51.79 41% 134/30% £138/£276 42% 134/30% £132/£265 42% 125/29% £125/£249 42% 125/29% £115/£230 39% 132/30% £123/£245 50.77 41% 132/30% £134/£268 41% 132/30% £137/£275 41% 132/30% £129/£257 42%
22E 22E 44%25E 26E 25E 22E 21E 23E 22E 23E 23E
VERDICT The Mondeo is spacious and good to drive. It's just a shame it feels cheap inside and has a mediocre infotainment system Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4871mm W 2121mm H 1482mm Boot 541litres 2.0 Hybrid Titanium Edition 4dr Auto £26,395 £26,395 9.2 116 187 128 58.9 108/0% -/41% 27E 2.0 Hybrid Vignale 4dr Auto !!!!! £29,345 £27,098 401.16 9.2 116 187 128 58.9 108/0% -/61.17 40% 29E 1.5 EcoBoost 165 ST-Line 5dr £21,895 £19,848 9.2 138 165 179 42.8 150/31% £112/£224 43% 22E 1.5 EcoBoost 165 ST-Line Edition 5dr £24,195 £22,010 9.2 138 165 179 42.8 150/31% £124/£247 43% 22E 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Titanium Edition 5dr £23,095 £21,226 9.2 138 165 179 42.8 150/31% £118/£236 44%1.5 EcoBoost 165 Zetec Edition 5dr £20,995 £19,252 9.2 138 165 179 42.8 150/31% £107/£214 41% 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £24,345 £22,170 298.59 8.3 140 180 295 55.4 132/30% £119/£238 49.24 41% 25E 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line Edition 5dr £26,645 £24,332 8.3 140 180 295 55.4 132/30% £130/£261 42% 26E 1.5 EcoBoost 165 ST-Line Edition Lux £24,845 £22,621 9.2 138 165 179 42.8 150/31% £127/£254 44% 22E 2.0 TDCi 180 Titanium Edition 5dr £25,545 £23,548 8.3 140 180 295 55.4 132/30% £125/£250 42% 25E 2.0 TDCi Econetic Titanium Edition £24,545 £22,589 9.4 134 150 258 58.9 124/28% £113/£227 42% 22E 2.0 TDCi Econetic Zetec Edition 5dr £22,545 £20,709 9.4 134 150 258 58.9 124/28% £104/£208 39% 21E 2.0 TDCi ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £23,295 £21,164 292.39 9.3 134 150 258 56.5 130/30% £115/£230 48.03 41% 23E 2.0 TDCi ST-Line Edition 5dr £25,595 £23,326 9.3 134 150 258 56.5 130/30% £127/£253 41% 22E 2.0 TDCi ST-Line Edition [Lux] 5dr £26,245 £23,937 9.3 134 150 258 56.5 130/30% £130/£260 42% 23E 2.0 TDCi Titanium Edition 5dr £24,495 £22,542 9.3 134 150 258 56.5 130/30% £121/£242 42% 23E 2.0 TDCi Titanium Edition 5dr AWD £27,145 £25,071 10.3 134 150 273 47.1 156/35% £153/£306 40% 23E 2.0 TDCi Zetec Edition 5dr £22,395 £20,568 9.3 134 150 272 56.5 130/30% £111/£221 39% 22E 2.0 TDCi Zetec Edition 5dr AWD £24,495 £22,580 10.3 134 150 273 47.1 156/35% £138/£276 38% 22E 2.0 TDCi 180 Vignale 5dr !!!!! £28,945 £26,494 359.9 8.3 140 180 295 55.4 132/30% £142/£284 57.14 41% 27E 2.0 TDCi Vignale 5dr !!!!! £27,895 £25,488 353.32 9.3 134 150 258 56.5 130/30% £138/£276 55.89 40% 25E
1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Nav 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost 85 Style 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost 85 Style Nav 5dr 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Vignale 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 150 ST-Line 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 150 ST-Line Nav 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 150 ST-Line X 5dr Auto 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Titanium 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Titanium X 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 182 ST-Line X 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 ST-Line 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 ST-Line Nav 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 ST-Line X 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Style 5dr Auto 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Style Nav 5dr Auto 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Titanium 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Titanium X 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Zetec 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Zetec Nav 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Style 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Style Nav 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Zetec 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 95 Zetec Nav 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Vignale 5dr Auto 1.5 EcoBoost 182 Vignale 5dr 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Vignale 5dr 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line 5dr 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Nav 5dr 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line X 5dr 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 5dr 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium X 5dr 2.0 EcoBlue Vignale 5dr
A TO Z FIAT TO FORD
£70/£139 £69/£137 £74/£149 £63/£126 £69/£137 £66/£132 £71/£143 £68/£137 £74/£148 £57/£115 £62/£125 £62/£123 £67/£134 £59/£119 £64/£129 £79/£159 £85/£171 £75/£150 £81/£162 £54/£108 £57/£113 £58/£115 £60/£120 £62/£124 £65/£129 £60/£119 £62/£124 £90/£180 £92/£184 £96/£191 £78/£156 £81/£161 £80/£161 £83/£166 £85/£171 £88/£176 £79/£158 £82/£164 £82/£164 £85/£170 £85/£170 £88/£175 £76/£151 £78/£155 £60/£120 £62/£125 £64/£127 £66/£132 £68/£137 £71/£142 £66/£132 £68/£137 £90/£181 £93/£186 £89/£177 £93/£185 £95/£190 £91/£182 £93/£187 £96/£193 £97/£195 £100/£201 £100/£200 £103/£206 £96/£192 £99/£198 £101/£203 £105/£209 £105/£211 £108/£217
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2.0 TDCi Titanium Edition 5dr AWD 2.0 TDCi Zetec Edition 5dr 2.0 TDCi Zetec Edition 5dr AWD 2.0 TDCi 150 Vignale 5dr 2.0 TDCi Vignale 5dr
Price on the road
£28,095 £24,195 £25,995 £29,695 £30,445
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£25,964 £22,279 £23,990 £27,199 £27,904
Contract hire per month
374.02 394.4
0-62mph (sec) 10.5 9.4 10.5 9.4 8.4
Max speed (mph) 130 130 130 130 137
Power (ps) 150 150 150 150 180
Torque (lb/ft) 273 272 273 258 295
47.1 56.5 47.1 56.5 55.4
Gov’t MPG True MPG
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
119/24% 119/24% 120/25% 120/25% 119/24% 120/25% 120/25% 121/25% 121/25% 113/26% 125/29% 113/26% 125/29% 110/26% 110/26% 111/26% 111/26%
£82/£164 £79/£158 £74/£148 £75/£150 £84/£167 £83/£166 £80/£159 £71/£142 £72/£145 £96/£191 £112/£224 £92/£184 £108/£216 £93/£185 £89/£178 £81/£161 £82/£164
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156/35% £159/£318 132/30% £118/£236 156/35% £147/£293 132/30% £146/£291 58.72 134/30% £149/£299 61.48
Cost per mile
VERDICT The Kuga is competitive in some areas, but there are a number of better options for the money, notably the excellent Mazda CX 5 Doors 5 Seats 5 L mm W 2086mm H 1701mm Boot litres 1.5 EcoBoost 120 Zetec 5dr 2WD !!!!! £22,910 £20,369 269.33 12.6 112 120 177 40.4 160/33% £123/£246 47.65 1.5 EcoBoost 176 Titanium 5dr Auto £31,285 £27,912 11.4 122 176 177 31 209/37% £185/£370 1.5 EcoBoost 176 Titanium X 5dr Auto £34,085 £30,523 11.4 122 176 177 31 208/37% £202/£404 1.5 EcoBoost 176 Zetec 5dr Auto £28,835 £25,628 11.4 122 176 177 31 209/37% £170/£340 1.5 EcoBoost ST-Line 5dr 2WD !!!!! £28,060 £25,671 329.16 9.7 121 150 177 39.2 164/33% £151/£302 55.25 1.5 EcoBoost ST-Line X 5dr 2WD !!!!! £30,060 £27,221 9.7 121 150 177 39.8 160/33% £162/£324 1.5 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr 2WD !!!!! £26,460 £23,679 311.63 9.7 121 150 177 39.2 164/33% £142/£285 53.03 1.5 EcoBoost Titanium X 5dr 2WD !!!!! £29,260 £26,290 344.73 9.7 121 150 177 39.2 164/33% £158/£316 55.94 1.5 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr 2WD !!!!! £24,010 £21,394 280.73 9.7 121 150 177 39.2 164/33% £129/£258 49.1 1.5 EcoBoost 176 Vignale 5dr Auto £35,985 £32,295 11.4 122 176 177 31 208/37% £214/£428 1.5 EcoBoost 176 ST-Line 5dr Auto £32,885 £29,904 11.4 122 176 177 31 208/37% £195/£390 1.5 EcoBoost 176 ST-Line X 5dr Auto £34,885 £31,769 11.4 122 176 177 31.4 205/37% £207/£414 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 5dr 2WD !!!!! £29,050 £25,779 322.95 12.7 108 120 199 54.3 137/31% £147/£294 50.9 1.5 TDCi ST-Line X 5dr 2WD !!!!! £31,050 £27,644 12.7 108 120 199 54.3 136/31% £158/£315 1.5 TDCi Titanium 5dr 2WD !!!!! £27,450 £23,787 307.59 12.7 108 120 199 54.3 137/31% £139/£278 48.93 1.5 TDCi Titanium X 5dr 2WD !!!!! £30,250 £26,398 322.19 12.7 108 120 199 54.3 137/31% £153/£307 49.84 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr 2WD !!!!! £25,000 £21,503 275.11 12.7 108 120 199 54.3 137/31% £126/£252 44.84 1.5 TDCi 120 Vignale 5dr 2WD !!!!! £32,150 £28,170 12.7 108 120 199 54.3 137/31% £163/£326 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £32,385 £28,938 361.48 9.2 126 180 295 40.9 181/37% £192/£383 57.31 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line X 5dr !!!!! £33,975 £30,393 9.2 126 180 295 46.3 162/36% £199/£397 2.0 TDCi 180 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £30,785 £26,946 340.69 9.2 126 180 295 39.2 189/37% £182/£364 54.73 2.0 TDCi 180 Titanium X 5dr !!!!! £33,585 £29,557 360.89 9.2 126 180 295 40.9 181/37% £199/£398 56.29 2.0 TDCi ST-Line 5dr 2WD !!!!! £30,115 £26,794 339.38 10.1 121 150 273 48.7 151/34% £166/£331 53.52 2.0 TDCi ST-Line 5dr Auto 2WD £31,015 £27,633 13.4 112 120 229 45.6 164/36% £181/£362 2.0 TDCi ST-Line X 5dr 2WD !!!!! £31,800 £28,344 10.1 121 150 273 51.4 144/32% £167/£333 2.0 TDCi ST-Line X 5dr Auto 2WD £33,015 £29,498 13.4 112 120 229 45.6 164/36% £193/£386 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr 2WD !!!!! £28,515 £24,802 319.02 10.1 121 150 273 47.9 154/34% £157/£313 50.98 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr Auto 2WD £29,415 £25,641 13.4 112 120 229 45.6 164/36% £171/£342 2.0 TDCi Titanium X 5dr 2WD !!!!! £31,315 £27,413 338.62 10.1 121 150 273 48.7 151/34% £172/£345 52.46 2.0 TDCi Titanium X 5dr Auto 2WD £32,215 £28,252 13.4 112 120 229 45.6 164/36% £188/£376 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr !!!!! £27,425 £23,785 307.65 9.9 119 150 273 45.6 164/36% £159/£319 50.52 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr Auto 2WD £26,965 £23,356 13.4 112 120 229 45.6 164/36% £157/£313 2.0 TDCi 120 Vignale 5dr 2WD Auto £34,115 £30,024 13.4 112 120 229 45.6 164/36% £199/£399 2.0 TDCi 180 Vignale 5dr !!!!! £35,485 £31,329 408.23 9.2 126 180 295 40.9 181/37% £211/£422 63.26 2.0 TDCi Vignale 5dr 2WD !!!!! £33,215 £29,184 388.31 10.1 121 150 273 48.7 151/34% £183/£366 59.7
KUGA SUV
VERDICT You might fall for the Ecosport’s chunky looks, but it’s disappointing to drive and stingy with space Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4096mm W 2057mm H 1653mm Boot 356litres 1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line 5dr £20,745 £19,054 11 111 125 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr £19,945 £18,320 11 111 125 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec 5dr £17,945 £16,485 11 111 125 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Navigation £18,245 £16,760 11 111 125 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost 140 ST-Line 5dr £21,145 £19,421 11.8 115 140 133 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 5dr £20,095 £18,457 11.9 105 100 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr £19,295 £17,723 11.9 105 100 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr £17,295 £15,888 11.9 105 100 125 53.3 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec Navigation 5dr £17,595 £16,164 11.9 105 100 125 53.3 1.5 EcoBlue 125 ST-Line 5dr £22,300 £20,484 10.7 113 125 221 64.2 1.5 EcoBlue 125 ST-Line 5dr AWD £23,450 £21,539 11.3 112 125 221 58.9 1.5 EcoBlue 125 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £21,500 £19,750 10.7 113 125 221 64.2 1.5 EcoBlue 125 Titanium 5dr AWD £22,650 £20,805 11.3 112 125 221 58.9 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line 5dr £21,595 13.6 105 100 159 67.3 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 5dr £20,795 13.6 105 100 159 67.3 1.5 EcoBlue Zetec 5dr £18,835 13.6 105 100 159 67.3 1.5 EcoBlue Zetec Navigation 5dr £19,135 13.6 105 100 159 67.3
ECOSPORT SUV
VERDICT
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 40% 40% 39% 38% 42% 42% 41% 41% 40% 41% 41% 40% 39% 38% 37% 37% 36% 38% 40% 39% 39% 38% 39% 39% 38% 38% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 36% 38% 39% 38%
43% 41% 40% 40% 43% 43% 41% 40% 40% 39% 38% 37% 37% 39% 37% 35% 35%
41% 39% 39% 40% 41%
Insurance group 14E 23E 21E 20E 20E 21E 20E 21E 19E 23E 22E 22E 16E 16E 15E 17E 15E 17E 25E 25E 24E 26E 22E 20E 22E 21E 22E 20E 23E 21E 21E 19E 22E 26E 24E
12E 12E 12E 12E 14E 13E 13E 12E 12E 17E 16E 17E 16E -
23E 22E 22E 25E 27E
FORD TO HYUNDAI
GALAXY MPV
KEY INFO
VERDICT !!!!! £27,600 £24,162 !!!!! £35,390 £30,784
298.74 377.07
Contract hire per month
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph) Power (ps) 258 258 258 258 258 258 229 229
55.4 46.3 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4
259 56.5 295 56.5
Torque (lb/ft)
20% / 40%
149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 133/30% 155/35% 133/30% 133/30% 133/30% 140/32% 133/30% 133/30% 159/35% 158/35% 135/31% 135/31%
£157/£313 £172/£344 £144/£289 £146/£292 £165/£329 £200/£400 £180/£360 £157/£313 £158/£317 £178/£356 £169/£339 £185/£370 £232/£465 £231/£463 £159/£318 £161/£321
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139/31% £140/£279 50.16 129/29% £170/£340 61.61
41% 41% 41% 41% 37% 37% 37% 36% 36% 35% 37% 37% 36% 37% 35% 35%
39% 41%
199 199 199 184
61.4 61.4 60.1 58.9
119/27% £105/£209 51.89 119/27% £98/£197 50.1 122/28% £111/£222 124/28% £98/£195 48.84
VERDICT As roomy and versatile as bigger cars. Ride and re inement disappoint Doors Seats L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.3 i-VTEC EX 5dr £17,240 £16,135 11.5 118 1.3 i-VTEC EX Navi 5dr £17,850 £16,704 11.5 118 1.3 i-VTEC S 5dr £14,240 £13,338 11.2 118 1.3 i-VTEC SE 5dr !!!!! £15,740 £14,737 11.3 118 1.3 i-VTEC SE Navi 5dr £16,350 £15,305 11.3 118 1.5 i-VTEC Sport 5dr £17,280 £16,175 8.7 118 1.5 i-VTEC Sport Navi 5dr £17,890 £16,744 8.7 118
HONDA whatcar.com/honda JAZZ HATCHBACK
MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE
102 102 102 102 102 130 130
91 91 91 91 91 114 114
54.3 54.3 55.4 55.4 55.4 47.9 47.9
119/24% 119/24% 117/24% 117/24% 117/24% 134/27% 134/27%
£68/£136 £71/£141 £56/£112 £62/£124 £65/£129 £77/£153 £79/£159
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120 120 120 100
VERDICT Although the Mustang Convertible has plenty of power and looks great, it’s expensive to run and doesn’t handle that well Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4784mm W 2080mm H 1394mm Boot litres 2.3 EcoBoost 2dr !!!!! £40,545 £40,545 290 325 31 200/37% £242/£484 5.0 V8 GT 2dr !!!!! £45,645 £45,645 450 389 22.1 285/37% £268/£537
106 106 106 101
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12.6 12.6 12.7 13.3
VERDICT The Mustang is a laugh to drive and looks great, but there are much more polished and precise-feeling rivals Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4784mm W 2080mm H 1381mm Boot litres 2.3 EcoBoost 2dr !!!!! £37,045 £37,045 290 325 31.3 199/37% £221/£441 5.0 V8 GT 2dr !!!!! £42,145 £42,145 450 389 22.8 277/37% £247/£494 5.0 V8 Bullitt 2dr £47,545 £47,545 459 390 22.8 277/37% £280/£560
MUSTANG FASTBACK COUPE
GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT MPV
44% 43% 45% 44% 43% 45% 44%
50% 50%
55% 54% 54%
45% 42% 46% 42%
165 165 165 165 150 150 150 150 150 150 190 190 190 240 120 120
120 180
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT Seven-seat version of the above Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4818mm W 2137mm H 1840mm Boot 1287litres 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £23,515 £22,005 328.95 1.5 TDCi 120 Zetec 5dr !!!!! £22,115 £20,696 315.02 1.5 TDCi Titanium 5dr £23,990 £23,990 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr !!!!! £21,165 £19,808 302.1
123 123 122 114
114 131
Cost per mile
43% 43% 42% 42% 40% 42% 41% 43% 41%
10.7 10.7 10.9 9.6 9.6 10 8.7 12.6
12.5 9.7
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT Very cheap to buy and very roomy inside, but rival MPVs do a better job in pretty much every other respect Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4418mm W 2137mm H 1852mm Boot 1029litres 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr £19,475 £19,475 14 103 100 125 50.4 129/26% £83/£167 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Titanium 5dr £22,370 £22,370 12.7 106 120 199 62.8 118/27% £100/£199 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Zetec 5dr £21,150 £21,150 12.7 106 120 199 62.8 118/27% £94/£188 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 5dr £22,140 £22,140 13.4 102 100 177 62.8 118/27% £99/£197 1.5 EcoBlue Zetec 5dr £21,100 £21,100 13.4 102 100 177 62.8 118/27% £94/£188 1.5 TDCi 120 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £21,265 £19,901 308.14 12.6 106 120 199 61.4 119/27% £95/£189 49.24 1.5 TDCi 120 Zetec 5dr !!!!! £19,865 £18,592 294.22 12.6 106 120 199 61.4 119/27% £88/£176 47.45 1.5 TDCi Titanium 5dr !!!!! £20,315 £19,013 295.21 13.3 101 100 184 58.9 124/28% £94/£187 47.98 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr !!!!! £18,915 £17,704 281.29 13.3 101 100 184 58.9 124/28% £87/£174 46.18
TOURNEO CONNECT MPV
VERDICT A brilliant, large MPV that requires little compromise Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4848mm W 2137mm H 1747mm Boot 700litres 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Titanium 5dr £31,585 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Titanium X 5dr £34,685 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Zetec 5dr £29,135 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Zetec 5dr [Nav] £29,485 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium 5dr £33,495 £28,957 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium 5dr AWD £35,195 £30,566 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium X 5dr £36,545 £31,808 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Zetec 5dr £31,895 £27,461 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Zetec 5dr [Nav] £32,245 £27,788 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Zetec 5dr Auto [Nav] £33,895 £29,331 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Titanium 5dr £34,445 £29,845 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Titanium X 5dr £37,545 £32,743 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Titanium X Aut AWD £40,695 £35,709 2.0 EcoBlue 240 Titanium X 5dr Auto £40,545 £35,569 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 5dr !!!!! £31,295 £26,900 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 5dr [Nav] £31,645 £27,227 -
2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr 2.0 TDCi Vignale 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
FORD TO HYUNDAI
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z FORD TO HYUNDAI
13E 13E 13E 13E 13E 19A 19A
45E 47E
42E 45E 45E
9E 10E 7E
6E 11E 10E 9E 8E 9E 10E 5E 7E
23E 23E 23E 21E 21E 21E 26E 26E 27E 31E 19E 19E
16E 27E
Insurance group
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177 177 254 254 273 273 273 295 295 295 369 251 295 295 369 273 273 273
43.5 43.5 35.8 35.8 56.5 50.4 56.5 54.3 47.1 56.5 47.1 55.4 55.4 48.7 47.9 56.5 52.3 56.5
59.82 57.78 78.29 53.12 57.75 51.2
20E 19E 30E 29E 24E 24E 23E 27E 28E 27E 32E 20E 29E 30E 34E 20E 20E 20E
18E 18E 16E 16E 13E 13E 13E 13E 16E 16E 17E 17E 19E 19E 17E 17E
17E 17E 13E 13E 16E 16E 14E 14E 14E 14E 17E 17E 19E 19E 17E 17E
27E 26E 30E
CR V SUV
114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 221 221 221 221 221
50.4 49.6 52.3 49.6 49.6 49.6 52.3 49.6 68.9 68.9 70.6 68.9 68.9
134/27% £111/£223 134/27% £113/£225 125/26% £114/£228 125/26% £113/£225 134/27% £96/£193 130/27% £88/£176 125/26% £98/£196 134/27% £99/£198 108/25% £111/£222 108/25% £112/£224 104/24% £84/£169 108/25% £97/£194 108/25% £100/£199
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45.32 45.96 41.73 42.49 42.35 44.09 37.33 40.5 41.12
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VERDICT If you're looking for a practical city car, this is the best in the business Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3665mm W 1943mm H 1500mm Boot 252litres 1.0 Blue Drive SE [4 Seat] 5dr £11,325 £10,612 169.82 14.9 1.0 Go SE 5dr £11,590 £10,795 14.7 1.0 Premium 5dr £12,225 £11,454 163.36 14.7 1.0 S 5dr £9,795 £9,095 148.39 14.7 1.0 SE 5dr !!!!! £11,095 £10,300 158.5 14.7 1.3 1.2 Premium 5dr !!!!! £12,725 £11,920 169.37 12.1 1.3 1.2 Premium SE 5dr !!!!! £13,675 £12,806 180.74 12.1 1.3 1.2 SE 5dr !!!!! £11,595 £10,867 164.51 12.1
HYUNDAI whatcar.com/hyundai I10 HATCHBACK 96 97 97 97 97 109 109 109
66 66 66 66 66 87 87 87
70 70 70 70 70 89 89 89
70.6 60.1 60.1 60.1 60.1 57.6 57.6 57.6
93/19% 117/24% 117/24% 117/24% 117/24% 125/26% 125/26% 125/26%
£35/£71 £46/£91 £48/£96 £38/£77 £44/£87 £54/£108 £58/£117 £49/£99
30.34 30.91 28.95 30.26 32.09 33.61 31.45
VERDICT The NSX has some impressive hybrid technology, but it isn’t the most thrilling, efficient or exquisitely made supercar you can buy Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4487mm W 2217mm H 1204mm Boot litres 3.5 V6 Hybrid 2dr Auto !!!!! £144,825 £144,825 191 581 476 28.3 228/0% -/-
NSX COUPE
VERDICT The CR V is okay, rather than outstanding, to drive. Five-seat models are very practical, but the seven-seater disappoints Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4600mm W 2117mm H 1689mm Boot 561litres 1.5 VTEC Turbo EX 5dr £34,455 9.8 129 173 162 42.8 151/31% £175/£350 1.5 VTEC Turbo S 5dr 2WD !!!!! £25,995 9.3 130 173 162 44.8 143/29% £124/£249 1.5 VTEC Turbo SE 5dr £29,265 9.8 129 173 162 42.8 151/31% £148/£297 1.5 VTEC Turbo SE 5dr 2WD £27,855 9.3 130 173 162 44.8 143/29% £133/£267 1.5 VTEC Turbo SE 5dr [7 Seat] £30,965 9.8 129 173 162 42.8 151/31% £157/£314 1.5 VTEC Turbo SR 5dr £31,745 9.8 129 173 162 42.8 151/31% £161/£322 1.5 VTEC Turbo SR 5dr [7 Seat] £33,445 9.8 129 173 162 42.8 151/31% £170/£340
119 119 116 116 119 119 116 119 119 119 119 119 119
£92/£183 £74/£147 £81/£161 £93/£185 £75/£151 £82/£164
37% 40% 38% 39% 38% 37% 39% 38%
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46% 44% 46% 44% 45% 47% 46%
46% 45% 44% 45% 46% 49% 46% 46% 39% 38% 39% 38% 38%
130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 120 120 120 120 120
HR V SUV
110/23% 110/23% 110/23% 91/22% 91/22% 91/22%
VERDICT The HR V is competitive, but there are quieter and better-value rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4294mm W 2019mm H 1605mm Boot 453litres 1.5 i-VTEC Black Edition 5dr £25,005 £23,258 10.4 1.5 i-VTEC EX 5dr !!!!! £25,275 £23,509 257.49 10.7 1.5 i-VTEC EX CVT 5dr !!!!! £26,485 £24,628 266.84 11.4 1.5 i-VTEC Black Edition CVT 5dr £26,215 £24,378 10.9 1.5 i-VTEC SE 5dr !!!!! £21,660 £20,156 230.45 10.4 1.5 i-VTEC S 5dr £19,795 10.2 1.5 i-VTEC SE CVT 5dr !!!!! £22,870 £21,275 240.79 10.9 1.5 i-VTEC SE Navi 5dr !!!!! £22,270 £20,722 235.08 10.4 1.6 i-DTEC Black Edition 5dr £26,845 £24,962 10.2 1.6 i-DTEC EX 5dr !!!!! £27,115 £25,213 271.72 10.5 1.6 i-DTEC S 5dr !!!!! £21,305 £19,824 221.54 10 1.6 i-DTEC SE 5dr !!!!! £23,500 £21,860 244.51 10.2 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr !!!!! £24,110 £22,425 249.17 10.2
58.9 58.9 58.9 83.1 83.1 83.1
41% 41% 42% 38% 38% 38%
148 148 148 221 221 221
126 126 126 120 120 120
VERDICT Rides more comfortably than the Civic hatchback but is a bit less practical Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4648mm W 2075mm H 1416mm Boot litres 1.0 VTEC Turbo EX 4dr £24,100 £22,124 10.8 130 1.0 VTEC Turbo SE 4dr £19,395 £17,819 10.7 130 1.0 VTEC Turbo SR 4dr £21,240 £19,507 10.7 130 1.6 i-DTEC EX 4dr £25,450 £23,359 10.1 125 1.6 i-DTEC SE 4dr !!!!! £20,745 £19,054 9.9 125 1.6 i-DTEC SR 4dr £22,590 £20,743 10 125
CIVIC 4 DOOR SALOON
45% 41% 45% 46% 42% 43% 41% 41% 37% 41% 42% 55% 55%
CIVIC HATCHBACK VERDICT The Civic is good to drive, has a big boot and comes with lots of standard kit. Shame its infotainment system is so poor Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4518mm W 2076mm H 1434mm Boot 550litres 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 EX 5dr £23,600 £21,667 11.2 126 126 148 58.9 110/23% £90/£179 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 S 5dr £18,795 £17,270 10.4 126 126 148 58.9 110/23% £71/£143 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 SE 5dr £18,895 £17,362 10.8 126 126 148 58.9 110/23% £72/£143 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 SR 5dr £20,740 £19,050 10.9 126 126 148 58.9 110/23% £79/£158 1.5 VTEC Turbo Prestige 5dr CVT !!!!! £28,590 £26,238 330.28 8.5 182 162 46.3 137/28% £132/£264 54.78 1.5 VTEC Turbo Sport 5dr !!!!! £23,540 £21,613 258.5 8.2 182 177 48.7 128/26% £101/£202 45.1 1.5 VTEC Turbo Sport Plus 5dr !!!!! £26,405 £24,235 301.64 8.3 182 177 48.7 128/26% £114/£227 50.55 1.6 i-DTEC EX 5dr £24,950 £22,902 10.2 125 120 221 80.7 93/22% £91/£182 1.6 i-DTEC S 5dr £20,145 £18,505 9.8 125 120 221 80.7 93/22% £73/£146 1.6 i-DTEC SE 5dr £20,245 £18,597 10 125 120 221 80.7 93/22% £74/£147 1.6 i-DTEC SR 5dr £22,090 £20,285 10.1 125 120 221 80.7 93/22% £80/£161 Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo 5dr £31,525 £31,300 5.8 169 320 295 36.7 176/36% £184/£368 Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT 5dr £33,525 £33,285 5.8 169 320 295 36.7 176/36% £196/£392 -
A TO Z FORD TO HYUNDAI
-/-/-/149/30% 149/30% 180/37% 180/37% 132/30% 149/33% 132/30% 137/31% 156/35% 132/30% 156/35% 134/30% 134/30% 153/34% 154/34% 139/31% 149/33% 139/31%
-/-/-/£140/£281 £131/£262 £204/£408 £223/£446 £154/£308 £178/£355 £145/£289 £173/£346 £213/£426 £159/£318 £212/£423 £143/£286 £183/£365 £224/£448 £223/£446 £153/£307 £171/£343 £144/£287
45% 44% 44% 43% 39% 38% 38% 40% 38% 39% 39% 37% 40% 38% 39% 41% 40% 40%
S MAX MPV
165 165 165 160 160 240 240 150 150 150 190 190 190 240 120 190 190 240 150 150 150
VERDICT Great to drive, but some rivals are cheaper to run Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4796mm W 2137mm H 1655mm Boot 700litres 1.5 EcoBoost 165 ST-Line 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Titanium 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost 165 Zetec 5dr 1.5 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr !!!!! £28,350 £24,096 356.58 1.5 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr !!!!! £26,450 £23,065 342.01 2.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 5dr Auto £33,975 £29,408 2.0 EcoBoost Vignale 5dr Auto !!!!! £37,025 £32,358 471.16 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium 5dr £31,395 £26,970 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium 5dr AWD £32,845 £28,329 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Zetec 5dr £29,495 £25,939 2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST-Line 5dr £34,045 £29,454 2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST-Line Auto AWD £37,395 £32,615 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Titanium 5dr £32,395 £27,908 2.0 EcoBlue 240 ST-Line 5dr Auto £37,145 £32,380 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 5dr £29,145 £25,611 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Vignale 5dr £37,095 £37,095 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Vignale Auto AWD £40,445 £40,445 2.0 EcoBlue 240 Vignale 5dr Auto £40,195 £40,195 2.0 TDCi 150 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £30,250 £25,897 320.5 2.0 TDCi 150 Titanium 5dr AWD !!!!! £31,710 £27,265 349.27 2.0 TDCi 150 Zetec 5dr !!!!! £28,350 £24,865 306.82
GRAND C MAX MPV
124 124 140 140 123 122 123 131 128 131 135 114 131 128 135 123 122 123
35% 36% 36% 36% 34% 35% 35% 35% 34% 34% 30% 31% 31% 32% 29% 29%
VERDICT The seven-seat version of the C Max has commendable ride and handling, but doesn’t do enough in other areas to lead the class Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4519mm W 2067mm H 1642mm Boot 448litres 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £25,645 £21,543 311.85 11.6 115 125 148 47.1 136/28% £119/£237 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium Navigation !!!!! £25,995 £21,867 312.9 11.6 115 125 148 47.1 136/28% £120/£240 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X 5dr !!!!! £27,645 £23,393 340.99 11.6 115 125 148 47.1 136/28% £128/£256 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X Navigati !!!!! £27,995 £23,717 342.04 11.6 115 125 148 47.1 136/28% £129/£259 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec 5dr !!!!! £24,045 £20,563 289.62 11.6 115 125 148 47.9 134/27% £107/£214 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Navigation !!!!! £24,695 £21,164 295.5 11.6 115 125 148 47.9 134/27% £110/£220 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr !!!!! £25,145 £21,081 306.92 13.7 107 100 125 47.1 136/28% £116/£232 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Navigation 5dr !!!!! £25,495 £21,404 307.98 13.7 107 100 125 47.1 136/28% £118/£236 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr !!!!! £23,545 £20,101 284.7 13.7 107 100 125 47.9 133/27% £105/£210 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec Navigation 5dr !!!!! £24,195 £20,702 290.58 13.7 107 100 125 47.9 133/27% £108/£215 1.5 TDCi Titanium 5dr !!!!! £26,795 £22,630 326.5 12.3 112 120 199 56.5 134/30% £131/£262 1.5 TDCi Titanium Navigation 5dr !!!!! £27,145 £22,954 327.56 12.3 112 120 199 56.5 134/30% £133/£266 1.5 TDCi Titanium X 5dr !!!!! £28,795 £24,480 355.64 12.3 112 120 199 56.5 134/30% £141/£282 1.5 TDCi Titanium X Navigation 5dr !!!!! £29,145 £24,804 356.7 12.3 112 120 199 56.5 134/30% £143/£286 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr !!!!! £25,205 £21,659 304.28 12.3 112 120 199 57.7 131/30% £123/£246 1.5 TDCi Zetec Navigation 5dr !!!!! £25,855 £22,261 310.16 12.3 112 120 199 57.7 131/30% £126/£253 -
9.9 9.9 8.4 8.4 10.8 12.1 10.8 9.7 10.5 9.7 8.8 13.4 9.7 10.5 8.8 10.6 11 10.6
37% 38% 37% 38% 37% 37% 37% 38% 37% 37% 30% 30% 31% 32% 29% 29%
£108/£215 £109/£218 £116/£232 £118/£235 £96/£193 £99/£198 £105/£210 £107/£214 £94/£188 £97/£194 £120/£239 £121/£243 £129/£258 £130/£261 £112/£223 577.78 £115/£229 -
131/27% 131/27% 131/27% 131/27% 129/26% 129/26% 130/27% 130/27% 127/26% 127/26% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 125/29% 125/29%
VERDICT The C Max isn’t the most practical, nor the best-value, in this class, but it is the most fun to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4379mm W 2067mm H 1610mm Boot 432litres 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £24,145 £20,156 296.31 11 116 125 148 48.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium Navigation !!!!! £24,495 £20,479 297.37 11 116 125 148 48.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X 5dr !!!!! £26,045 £21,913 325.45 11 116 125 148 48.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium X Navigati !!!!! £26,395 £22,237 326.51 11 116 125 148 48.7 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec 5dr !!!!! £22,445 £19,080 274.08 11 116 125 148 49.6 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Navigation !!!!! £23,095 £19,681 279.97 11 116 125 148 49.6 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr !!!!! £23,595 £19,644 291.39 12.9 108 100 125 49.6 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Navigation 5dr !!!!! £23,945 £19,968 292.45 12.9 108 100 125 49.6 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr !!!!! £21,945 £18,618 269.16 12.9 108 100 125 50.4 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec Navigation 5dr !!!!! £22,595 £19,219 275.05 12.9 108 100 125 50.4 1.5 TDCi Titanium 5dr !!!!! £24,995 £20,942 310.42 11.3 114 120 199 58.9 1.5 TDCi Titanium Navigation 5dr !!!!! £25,345 £21,266 311.48 11.3 114 120 199 58.9 1.5 TDCi Titanium X 5dr !!!!! £26,895 £22,699 339.56 11.3 114 120 199 58.9 1.5 TDCi Titanium X Navigation 5dr !!!!! £27,245 £23,023 340.62 11.3 114 120 199 58.9 1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr !!!!! £23,345 £19,916 288.19 11.3 114 120 199 60.1 1.5 TDCi Zetec Navigation 5dr !!!!! £23,995 £20,517 294.08 11.3 114 120 199 60.1
C MAX MPV
45% 43% 42% 41% 42%
EDGE SUV
VERDICT The Edge is spacious and well equipped, but it’s underpowered, lacks a seven-seat option and depreciation is horrendous. Doors 5 Seats 5 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 2.0 EcoBlue 238 ST-Line 5dr Auto £42,995 238 369 180/37% £257/£514 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 5dr Auto 2WD 150 273 -/-/2.0 EcoBlue 238 Vignale 5dr Auto £45,995 238 369 180/37% £276/£551 2.0 TDCi 180 ST-Line 5dr !!!!! £38,675 £32,693 9.9 124 180 295 47.9 152/34% £214/£428 2.0 TDCi 180 Titanium 5dr !!!!! £35,510 £30,541 470.56 9.9 124 180 295 48.7 149/33% £192/£384 71.77 2.0 TDCi 180 Vignale 5dr !!!!! £40,775 £36,135 576.22 9.9 124 180 295 47.9 152/34% £226/£452 85.22
2D 3D 3D 2D 2D 7D 7D 6D
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19E 20E 20E 19E 20E 19E 20E 20E 22E 22E 22E 21E 21E
15E 15E 15E 19E 18E 19E
15E 15E 15E 15E 22E 22E 22E 19A 18E 18E 19A 40A 40A
134 | May 2019 whatcar.com Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
12.8 12.8 12.8 10.8 10.8 10.8 11.4 11.4 11.4
104 104 104 115 115 115 114 114 114
90 90 90 125 125 125 115 115 115
101 101 101 192 192 192
130/27% 130/27% 130/27% 149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 115/27% 115/27% 115/27%
118/24% 115/24% 114/23% 115/24% 113/23% 107/22% 107/22% 107/22% 102/21% 112/23% 127/26% -/131/27% 126/26% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 112/23% 148/30% 148/30% 143/29%
42.44 40.71 39.84 37.45 39.09 40.33 34.13 35.34 36.74 44.44 45.71 42.21
Cost per mile 37.33 39.65 41.21 46 47.5 43.5 42.9 44.4 38.96 40.39 -
£77/£153 43.75 £69/£137 40.99 £72/£145 42.29 £86/£173 £77/£155 £82/£163 £85/£169 44.33 £76/£153 41.72 £80/£161 42.88
£74/£147 £68/£135 £62/£124 £71/£142 £61/£122 £59/£119 £59/£119 £54/£109 £52/£104 £55/£110 £69/£139 -/£62/£124 £64/£128 £61/£122 £61/£122 £65/£130 £47/£94 £50/£100 £55/£110 £53/£106 £83/£167 £88/£177 £74/£148
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT Worth considering if you value ease of ownership and minimal running costs above speed and driving enjoyment Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4340mm W 2039mm H 1455mm Boot 395litres 1.0T-GDi Go SE 5dr £20,105 £18,609 11.1 118 120 126 56.5 115/24% £80/£159 1.0T-GDi Premium 5dr £22,235 £21,003 11.5 117 120 126 51.4 125/26% £95/£191 1.0T-GDi Premium SE 5dr £23,535 £22,228 11.5 117 120 126 51.4 125/26% £101/£202 1.0T-GDi S 5dr !!!!! £17,125 £15,860 11.1 118 120 126 52.3 123/25% £70/£141 1.0T-GDi SE 5dr !!!!! £19,165 £17,742 11.1 118 120 126 51.4 126/26% £82/£164 1.0T-GDi SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £19,935 £18,452 11.1 118 120 126 51.4 126/26% £85/£171 1.4T-GDi N Line 5dr £21,255 8.9 130 140 179 48.7 133/27% £95/£189 1.4T-GDi N Line+ 5dr £23,255 8.9 130 140 179 48.7 133/27% £104/£207 1.4T-GDi Premium 5dr !!!!! £22,525 £20,845 8.9 130 140 179 48.7 132/27% £100/£200 1.4T-GDi Premium SE 5dr !!!!! £23,825 £22,044 8.9 130 140 179 48.7 132/27% £106/£212 1.4T-GDi SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £20,725 £19,184 8.9 130 140 179 48.7 132/27% £92/£184 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr !!!!! £22,905 £21,192 11 118 110 207 67.3 110/26% £98/£197 1.6 CRDi Premium SE 5dr !!!!! £24,205 £22,391 11 118 110 207 67.3 110/26% £104/£208 1.6 CRDi SE 5dr !!!!! £20,335 £18,821 11 118 110 207 67.3 110/26% £87/£174 1.6 CRDi SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £21,105 £19,532 11 118 110 207 67.3 110/26% £91/£181 N 2.0T-GDi 5dr !!!!! £25,010 £23,161 6.4 155 250 260 40.4 159/32% £130/£261 N 2.0T-GDi Performance 5dr !!!!! £28,010 £25,929 6.1 155 275 260 39.8 163/33% £151/£302
I30 HATCHBACK
IX20 HATCHBACK 50.4 50.4 50.4 43.5 43.5 43.5 64.2 64.2 64.2
Power (ps)
VERDICT Pretty spacious and well equipped; pity it isn't better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4120mm W Nmm H 1600mm Boot 440litres 1.4 Blue Drive Premium Nav 5dr !!!!! £17,250 £16,140 249.04 1.4 Blue Drive SE 5dr !!!!! £15,450 £14,461 227.54 1.4 Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £16,300 £15,254 237.75 1.6 Premium Nav 5dr £17,550 1.6 SE 5dr £15,750 1.6 SE Nav 5dr £16,600 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive Premium Nav 5dr !!!!! £19,040 £17,812 270.35 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive SE 5dr !!!!! £17,240 £16,133 250.05 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £18,090 £16,926 259.12
Torque (lb/ft) 54.3 56.5 56.5 56.5 58.9 62.8 61.4 62.8 64.2 58.9 50.4 48.7 51.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 58.9 44.1 44.1 45.6
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT A sensible small hatchback with lots of space and equipment, but its engines feel gutless Doors 3/5 Seats 5 L 4035mm W 1880mm H 1474mm Boot 326litres 1.0 T-GDi 120 Premium SE Nav 5dr £18,645 £17,485 10.2 118 120 127 1.0 T-GDi Premium Nav 5dr £17,145 £16,083 10.8 117 100 127 1.0 T-GDi SE 5dr £16,395 £15,382 10.8 117 100 127 1.0T-GDi 120 Premium SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £17,915 £17,915 250.58 10.2 118 120 126 1.0T-GDi Active 5dr !!!!! £16,120 £14,185 237.47 10.7 116 100 126 1.0T-GDi Premium Nav 3dr !!!!! £16,415 £15,399 10.7 116 100 126 1.0T-GDi Premium Nav 5dr !!!!! £16,415 £16,415 235.07 10.7 116 100 126 1.0T-GDi SE 3dr !!!!! £14,995 £14,071 10.7 116 100 126 1.0T-GDi SE 5dr !!!!! £14,995 £14,995 219.94 10.7 116 100 126 1.3 1.2 Go SE 5dr £14,510 £14,510 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 MPi Premium Nav 5dr £16,245 £14,514 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 MPi Premium SE Nav 5dr £17,295 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 MPi S Connect 5dr £13,995 £13,140 13.6 99 75 90 1.3 1.2 MPi SE 5dr £14,995 £13,174 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 Premium Nav 3dr !!!!! £15,415 £14,465 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 Premium Nav 5dr !!!!! £15,415 £15,415 220.67 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 Premium SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £16,415 £16,415 230.14 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 S 5dr !!!!! £11,910 £11,910 182.8 13.6 99 75 90 1.3 1.2 S Air 5dr !!!!! £12,660 £12,660 192.26 13.6 99 75 90 1.3 1.2 SE 3dr !!!!! £14,015 £12,201 12.8 106 84 90 1.3 1.2 SE 5dr !!!!! £14,015 £14,015 207.18 12.8 106 84 90 1.4 Premium Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £16,915 £16,915 242.46 13.2 106 100 99 1.4 Premium SE Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £17,915 £17,915 252.22 13.2 106 100 99 1.4 SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £15,515 £15,515 228.56 13.2 106 100 99
I20 HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 37% 36% 36% 37% 36% 36% 38% 37% 36% 36% 36% 34% 34% 33% 33% 48% 49%
40% 40% 39% 40% 41% 40% 35% 34% 34%
37% 37% 36% 36% 36% 35% 35% 36% 36% 38% 37% 38% 35% 38% 37% 37% 37% 38% 37% 37% 37% 36% 37% 36%
Insurance group 8E 9E 10E 8E 9E 8E 14E 15E 15E 15E 14E 12E 13E 11E 11E 27E 28E
9E 9E 9E 13E 13E 13E 13E 13E 13E
15E 14E 13E 11E 9E 10E 10E 10E 10E 7E 9E 10E 6E 9E 5E 5E 6E 4E 4E 5E 5E 9E 9E 9E
Contract hire per month 269.52 227.53 241.65 243.3 352.43 285.52 299.83 262.72 331.06 346.81 305.89
0-62mph (sec) 11.2 11.8 11.8 11.8 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 9.5 10.6 10.6 10.6 12 12 12
Max speed (mph) 112 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 125 116 116 116 114 114 114
Power (ps) 136 115 115 115 116 116 116 116 116 116 185 136 136 136 136 136 136
236 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 295 275 275 275 275 275 275
Torque (lb/ft) 57.6 57.6 57.6 57.6 61.7 61.7 61.7 61.7 61.7 61.7 43.5 58.9 58.9 58.9 47.1 47.1 47.1
129/29% 130/30% 129/29% 130/30% 119/27% 119/27% 119/27% 119/27% 119/27% 119/27% 170/37% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 156/35% 156/35% 156/35%
£147/£294 £138/£276 £114/£228 £125/£251 £110/£220 £119/£237 £97/£193 £105/£210 £108/£217 £117/£235 £206/£411 £134/£268 £143/£287 £123/£246 £179/£358 £190/£380 £165/£330
20% / 40%
45.09 39.54 41.46 41.73 57.47 59.57 47.59 49.49 44.64 54.21 56.29 50.96
170 170 136 136
325 325 253 253
30.4 30.4 33.6 33.6
Q50 SALOON
VERDICT The Q50 packs a high-tech and surprisingly stylish punch, but it lacks the overall sophistication of its executive car rivals Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4790mm W 2084mm H 1445mm Boot 500litres 2.0T Premium 4dr Auto !!!!! £34,105 £33,525 340.46 7.2 152 211 258 44.8 146/30% £169/£339 2.0T Premium Tech 4dr Auto !!!!! £40,725 £40,029 417.79 7.2 152 211 258 44.8 146/30% £202/£405 2.0T Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £36,475 £35,859 371.56 7.2 152 211 258 43.5 151/31% £186/£371 2.0T Sport Tech 4dr Auto !!!!! £41,495 £40,791 442.34 7.2 152 211 258 43.5 151/31% £211/£423 3.0T S Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £42,040 £41,339 430.94 5.1 155 405 350 31 206/37% £251/£503 3.0T S Sport Tech 4dr Auto !!!!! £47,060 £46,271 491.5 5.1 155 405 350 31 206/37% £282/£564 3.5h S Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £41,515 £40,805 385.6 5.1 155 364 403 45.6 144/0% -/3.5h S Sport 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £43,810 £43,065 404.75 5.4 155 364 403 41.5 159/0% -/3.5h S Sport Tech 4dr Auto !!!!! £46,535 £45,737 440.62 5.1 155 364 403 45.6 144/0% -/3.5h S Sport Tech 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £48,830 £47,998 459.78 5.4 155 364 403 41.5 159/0% -/-
£99/£198 £92/£183
244/37% £169/£337 244/37% £172/£344 223/37% £157/£315 223/37% £161/£322
VERDICT The Q30 is an interesting alternative, but it's ultimately hard to recommend against its stronger rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4425mm W 2083mm H 1495mm Boot 430litres 1.6T Luxe 5dr £21,450 £20,989 9.4 124 122 148 47.1 138/28% 1.6T Pure 5dr !!!!! £20,600 £20,158 9.4 124 122 148 49.6 133/27%
INFINITI whatcar.com/in initi Q30 HATCHBACK
VERDICT Has space for eight people, but the limited safety kit is disappointing Doors 5 Seats 8 L 5150mm W Nmm H 1925mm Boot litres 2.5 CRDi 170 SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £29,445 £28,242 14.4 112 2.5 CRDi 170 SE Nav 5dr Auto £30,045 £28,815 14.4 112 2.5 CRDi SE 5dr £27,345 £26,222 17.6 104 2.5 CRDi SE Nav 5dr £27,945 £26,795 17.6 104
I800 MPV
88.42 106.61 94.18 108.06 73.82 81.8 100.65 106.82 112.55 118.72
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31% 28% 30% 29% 36% 34% 32% 31% 31% 30%
39% 37%
42% 43% 43% 44%
38E 36E 40E 37E 43E 41E 40E 40E 38E 38E
16E 16E
35U 35U 30D 30D
31A 27A 27A 39A 39A 40A 40A 36A
SANTA FE SUV
£29,128 £26,427 £22,637 £24,059 £22,622 £24,411 £19,927 £21,620 £22,352 £24,182 £31,445 £25,692 £27,430 £23,633 £28,970 £30,754 £26,820
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT The Santa Fe may not be as inspiring to drive as some rivals, but it’s a true seven-seater that offers a spacious and functional interior Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4700mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 516litres 2.2 CRDi Bl Dr Endurance Ed Au [7st] !!!!! £39,785 £36,942 9.6 126 200 325 42.8 174/37% £237/£475 39% 2.2 CRDi Blue Drive Premium [5 Seat] !!!!! £33,425 £31,028 352.24 9 126 200 325 47.1 159/35% £190/£380 58.09 38% 2.2 CRDi Blue Drive Premium [7 Seat] !!!!! £34,625 £32,138 364.01 9 126 200 325 47.1 159/35% £197/£394 59.62 38% 2.2 CRDi Premium 5dr £36,995 9.4 127 200 325 47.1 150/34% £206/£413 42% 2.2 CRDi Premium 5dr 4WD £38,795 9.5 127 200 325 47.1 158/35% £221/£442 42% 2.2 CRDi Premium SE 5dr 4WD Auto £43,295 9.4 127 200 325 47.1 164/36% £255/£509 42% 2.2 CRDi Premium SE 5dr Auto £41,495 9.3 127 200 325 47.1 157/35% £237/£474 42% 2.2 CRDi SE 5dr £33,425 9.4 127 200 325 150/34% £186/£372 42%
£30,695 £27,845 £23,845 £25,345 £24,645 £26,600 £21,700 £23,550 £24,350 £26,350 £34,230 £28,000 £29,900 £25,750 £31,525 £33,475 £29,175
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile
24A 21A 20A 21A 16E 12E 15E 15E 15E 16E 22A 18A 19A 21A 19A 19A 22A
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KEY INFO
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 42% 40% 38% 41% 41% 39% 38% 39% 40% 40% 41% 38% 40% 39% 39% 41% 40%
1.6 CRDi 136 Premium SE 5dr 2WD 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr 2WD 1.6 CRDi S Connect 5dr 2WD 1.6 CRDi SE Nav 5dr 2WD 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive Go SE 5dr 2WD 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive Premium 2WD 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive S 5dr 2WD 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive SE 5dr 2WD 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr 2WD 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive Sprt Edition 2WD 2.0 CRDi 185 Premium SE 5dr Auto 2.0 CRDi Blue Drive Premium 2WD 2.0 CRDi Blue Drive Premium SE 2WD 2.0 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr 2WD 2.0 CRDi Premium 5dr Auto 2.0 CRDi Premium SE 5dr Auto 2.0 CRDi SE Nav 5dr Auto
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT
HYUNDAI TO JAGUAR MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
HYUNDAI TO JAGUAR
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z HYUNDAI TO JAGUAR Insurance group
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I30 TOURER ESTATE
119 119 119 119 119 119 195 195 195 195 195
44.8 44.8 44.8 39.8 40.4 39.8 37.7 37.7 37.7 38.7 38.7
TUCSON SUV
132 132 132 132 132 132 177 177 177 177 177
VERDICT Five-seat rival to Nissan Qashqai is reasonably priced but average to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4475mm W 2065mm H 1645mm Boot 513litres 1.6 GDi Blue Drive S 5dr 2WD !!!!! £20,160 £18,518 220.22 11.5 113 1.6 GDi Blue Drive SE 5dr 2WD !!!!! £22,010 £20,211 234.7 11.5 113 1.6 GDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr 2WD !!!!! £22,810 £20,943 236.19 11.5 113 1.6 GDi Premium 5dr 2WD £25,845 £24,549 11.5 113 1.6 GDi S Connect 5dr 2WD £21,845 £20,759 11.5 113 1.6 GDi SE Nav 5dr 2WD £23,345 £22,180 11.5 113 1.6 TGDi 177 Premium 5dr 2WD £27,745 £26,366 9.2 126 1.6 TGDi 177 Premium SE 5dr 2WD £29,745 £28,261 9.2 126 1.6 TGDi 177 SE Nav 5dr 2WD £25,245 £23,997 9.2 126 1.6 TGDi Go SE 5dr 2WD £24,615 £22,621 9.2 126 1.6 TGDi Sport Edition 5dr 2WD !!!!! £25,320 £23,266 9.2 126
41% 41% 42% 44% 42% 45% 43% 45% 44% 43% 44%
37% 35% 41% 40% 45% 43% 43% 44% 39% 38% 38%
33% 34%
15E 15E 15E 20A 20A 20A 26A 26A 25A 22A 22A
23A 22A 26A 27A 10E 10E 9E 9E 14E 14E 13E
16E 17E
13E 13E 14E 20A 18A 19A 19A
13E 13E 14E 20A 18A 19A 19A
8E 8E 9E 8E 15E 15E 14E 12E 13E 11E 11E
XF SPORTBRAKE ESTATE
38.7 38.7 38.7 36.7 37.7 37.7 37.7 56.5 50.4 56.5 50.4 56.5 50.4 47.9 47.9 47.9 57.6 57.6 57.6 46.3 47.9 46.3
£238/£476 £213/£425 £226/£451 £270/£541 £277/£554 £249/£497 £257/£515 £193/£386 £232/£463 £170/£341 £207/£414 £182/£364 £220/£439 £263/£527 £237/£474 £250/£501 £182/£364 £162/£325 £172/£343 £299/£597 £284/£567 £307/£614
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75.85 68.58 73.99 61.05 68 55.92 60.9 59.28 64.26 74.99 69.69 73.13 58.91 54.95 57.14 85.12 88.42
48% 45% 45% 45% 48%
47% 46% 46% 47% 45% 44% 45% 39% 39% 37% 37% 37% 37% 39% 37% 37% 39% 36% 37% 37% 37% 37%
£213/£426 39% £204/£409 64.52 38% £191/£382 61.47 40% £207/£414 63.66 40% £186/£371 39% £261/£522 39% £235/£470 38% £232/£465 38% £238/£476 39% £227/£453 38% £199/£398 40% £191/£381 60.39 39% £177/£355 57.37 41% £193/£385 59.55 41% £172/£344 56.39 40% £177/£355 36% £215/£429 35% £170/£340 59.13 35% £206/£413 65.61 34% £158/£317 56.19 37% £194/£387 62.67 36% £173/£345 58.32 37% £209/£419 64.79 36% £153/£307 54.62 36% £188/£377 61.1 35% 152/34%£245/£490 £236/£473 75.25 34% £223/£445 70.25 35% £239/£479 74.41 35% £217/£434 35% £167/£333 57.34 35% £156/£312 55 37% £163/£327 56.52 37% £151/£302 54.07 36% £914/£1828 68%
VERDICT The estate version of the XF strikes a convincing balance between form and function, but iffy interior quality lets it down Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4955mm W 2091mm H 1496mm Boot 565litres 2.0i 300 300 Sport 5dr Auto AWD £49,215 £44,912 6 155 300 295 36.2 177/36% £290/£580 2.0i 300 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD £50,570 £46,145 6 155 300 295 37.2 173/35% £290/£580 2.0i 300 Prestige 5dr Auto AWD £45,915 £41,909 6 155 300 295 37.2 173/35% £263/£525 2.0i 300 R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD £47,415 £43,274 6 155 300 295 37.2 173/35% £271/£543 2.0i Portfolio 5dr Auto £44,600 £40,684 6.9 150 250 269 37.7 170/35% £257/£514
269 269 269 295 295 295 295 317 317 317 317 317 317 369 369 369 280 280 280 516 516 516
166/34% 166/34% 166/34% 174/35% 170/35% 170/35% 170/35% 131/30% 148/33% 131/30% 148/33% 131/30% 148/33% 155/35% 155/35% 155/35% 129/29% 129/29% 129/29% 161/36% 157/35% 161/36%
250 250 250 300 300 300 300 180 180 180 180 180 180 240 240 240 163 163 163 300 300 300
VERDICT Offers superb handling and reasonable running costs, so well worth a look Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4954mm W 2091mm H 1457mm Boot 540litres 2.0i 250 Portfolio 4dr Auto £42,600 £38,760 471.96 6.7 152 2.0i 250 Prestige 4dr Auto £38,100 £34,676 415.94 6.7 152 2.0i 250 R-Sport 4dr Auto £40,400 £36,763 442.67 6.7 152 2.0i 300 300 Sport 4dr Auto AWD £47,215 £42,977 5.9 155 2.0i 300 Portfolio 4dr Auto AWD £48,055 £43,710 5.9 155 2.0i 300 Prestige 4dr Auto AWD £43,200 £39,304 5.9 155 2.0i 300 R-Sport 4dr Auto AWD £44,700 £40,666 5.9 155 2.0d 180 Portfolio 4dr !!!!! £39,145 £35,624 389.43 9.2 136 2.0d 180 Portfolio 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £42,695 £38,846 433.8 8.5 136 2.0d 180 Prestige 4dr !!!!! £34,645 £31,541 350.51 9.2 136 2.0d 180 Prestige 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £38,195 £34,762 379.13 8.5 136 2.0d 180 R-Sport 4dr !!!!! £36,945 £33,628 376.61 9.2 136 2.0d 180 R-Sport 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £40,495 £36,850 405.23 8.5 136 2.0d 240 Portfolio 4dr Auto AWD £46,010 £41,884 478.99 6.9 153 2.0d 240 Prestige 4dr Auto AWD £41,510 £37,800 422.98 6.9 153 2.0d 240 R-Sport 4dr Auto AWD £43,810 £39,887 465.46 6.9 153 2.0d Portfolio 4dr !!!!! £37,935 £34,498 377.2 9.8 132 2.0d Prestige 4dr !!!!! £33,835 £30,777 347.73 9.8 132 2.0d R-Sport 4dr !!!!! £35,735 £32,501 364.38 9.8 132 3.0d V6 300 Sport 4dr Auto £50,665 £46,108 6.4 155 3.0d V6 Portfolio 4dr Auto !!!!! £49,510 £45,060 564.34 6.4 155 3.0d V6 S 4dr Auto !!!!! £52,010 £47,329 589.67 6.4 155
XF SALOON
162/33% 162/33% 162/33% 165/34% 162/33% 171/35% 168/34% 171/35% 171/35% 171/35% 162/33% 162/33% 162/33% 165/34% 162/33% 128/29% 144/32% 128/29% 144/32% 128/29% 144/32% 134/30% 148/33% 128/29% 144/32% 49.6 152/34% 152/34% 156/35% 152/34% 126/29% 126/29% 126/29% 126/29% 254/37%
VERDICT There are bigger executive saloons available for similar money, but none handles as sweetly Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4672mm W 2075mm H 1416mm Boot 455litres 2.0 250 Landmark Edition 4dr Auto £39,265 £35,924 6.2 155 250 269 39.8 2.0 250 Portfolio 4dr Auto £37,715 £34,510 393.02 6.2 155 250 269 39.8 2.0 250 Prestige 4dr Auto £35,315 £32,320 369.88 6.2 155 250 269 39.8 2.0 250 R-Sport 4dr Auto £37,065 £33,917 386.42 6.2 155 250 269 39.2 2.0 250 SE 4dr Auto £34,315 £31,407 6.2 155 250 269 39.8 2.0 300 300 Sport 4dr Auto AWD £45,640 £41,769 5.4 155 300 295 37.2 2.0 300 Portfolio 4dr Auto AWD £42,015 £38,434 5.4 155 300 295 38.2 2.0 300 Prestige 4dr Auto AWD £40,730 £37,289 5.4 155 300 295 37.2 2.0 300 R-Sport 4dr Auto AWD £41,680 £38,156 5.4 155 300 295 37.2 2.0 300 SE 4dr Auto AWD £39,730 £36,376 5.4 155 300 295 37.2 2.0 Ingenium Landmark Edition Auto £36,765 £33,643 7.2 143 200 236 39.8 2.0 Ingenium Portfolio 4dr Auto £35,215 £32,229 360.83 7.2 143 200 236 39.8 2.0 Ingenium Prestige 4dr Auto £32,815 £30,039 337.85 7.2 143 200 236 39.8 2.0 Ingenium R-Sport 4dr Auto £34,565 £31,636 354.39 7.2 143 200 236 39.2 2.0 Ingenium SE 4dr Auto £31,815 £29,126 330.64 7.2 143 200 236 39.8 2.0d 180 Landmark Edition 4dr £36,955 £33,789 7.9 140 180 317 57.6 2.0d 180 Landmark Edition Aut AWD £40,815 £37,339 7.8 132 180 317 51.4 2.0d 180 Portfolio 4dr !!!!! £35,405 £32,375 377.05 7.9 140 180 317 57.6 2.0d 180 Portfolio 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £39,265 £35,924 420.33 7.8 132 180 317 51.4 2.0d 180 Prestige 4dr !!!!! £33,005 £30,185 354.78 7.9 140 180 317 57.6 2.0d 180 Prestige 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £36,865 £33,734 398.06 7.8 132 180 317 51.4 2.0d 180 R-Sport 4dr !!!!! £35,065 £32,092 370.8 7.9 140 180 317 55.4 2.0d 180 R-Sport 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £38,615 £35,331 414.08 7.8 132 180 317 50.4 2.0d 180 SE 4dr !!!!! £32,005 £29,272 342.95 7.9 140 180 317 57.6 2.0d 180 SE 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £35,865 £32,822 386.23 7.8 132 180 317 51.4 2.0d 240 Landmark Edition Auto AWD £44,130 £40,391 6.1 155 240 369 2.0d 240 Portfolio 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £42,580 £38,977 488.06 6.1 155 240 369 49.6 2.0d 240 Prestige 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £40,180 £36,787 449.34 6.1 155 240 369 49.6 2.0d 240 R-Sport 4dr Auto AWD !!!!! £41,930 £38,384 465.87 6.1 155 240 369 47.9 2.0d 240 SE 4dr Auto AWD £39,180 £35,874 6.1 155 240 369 49.6 2.0d Portfolio 4dr !!!!! £34,705 £31,736 369.88 8.9 132 163 280 60.1 2.0d Prestige 4dr !!!!! £32,505 £29,729 352.34 8.9 132 163 280 60.1 2.0d R-Sport 4dr !!!!! £34,055 £31,143 363.63 8.9 132 163 280 60.1 2.0d SE 4dr !!!!! £31,505 £28,816 345.44 8.9 132 163 280 60.1 SV Project 8 5.0 Supercharged V8 Au £149,995 £149,995 3.3 200 600 516.32 25.7
JAGUAR whatcar.com/jaguar XE SALOON
A TO Z HYUNDAI TO JAGUAR
147/30% £100/£199 41.81 147/30% £109/£218 43.73 147/30% £113/£226 43.99 162/33% £139/£278 162/33% £117/£234 162/33% £125/£251 173/35% £157/£313 173/35% £168/£337 173/35% £142/£284 169/34% £136/£273 169/34% £140/£281 -
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0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 127/26% 127/26% 127/26% 127/26% 112/26% 112/26% 111/26%
N N N N 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 67.3 67.3 67.3
VERDICT Decent engines and infotainment, but the Kona fails to stand out in the small SUV class Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4180mm W 2070mm H 1570mm Boot 332litres Electric 100kW Premium 39kWh £30,870 £26,370 9.7 96 136 291 Electric 100kW SE 39kWh £29,495 £24,995 9.7 96 136 291 Electric 150kW Premium 64kWh !!!!! £33,995 £29,495 7.6 104 204 291 Electric 150kW Premium SE 64kWh £36,295 £31,795 7.6 104 204 291 1.0T-GDi Blue Drive Premium 5dr !!!!! £19,350 £18,237 12 112 120 127 1.0T-GDi Blue Drive Premium SE 5dr £21,750 £20,493 12 112 120 127 1.0T-GDi Blue Drive S 5dr £16,750 £15,793 12 112 120 127 1.0T-GDi Blue Drive SE 5dr £18,050 £17,015 12 112 120 127 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr £21,050 £19,838 10.7 114 115 207 1.6 CRDi Premium SE 5dr £23,450 £22,094 10.7 114 115 207 1.6 CRDi SE 5dr £19,750 £18,616 10.7 114 115 207
KONA SUV
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IONIQ HATCHBACK
VERDICT The hybrid version of the Ioniq is a credible alternative to its rivals, even if the electric-only version is not so convincing Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4470mm W 2045mm H 1450mm Boot 455litres Hybrid SE 5dr DCT !!!!! £21,250 £19,712 10.8 115 141 195 78.5 84/19% Hybrid Premium 5dr DCT !!!!! £23,050 £21,377 10.8 115 141 195 78.5 84/19% Hybrid Premium SE 5dr DCT !!!!! £24,850 £23,042 10.8 115 141 195 78.5 84/19% 1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid Premium DCT !!!!! £27,855 £24,199 10.6 110 141 195 256.8 26/13% 1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid Premiu SE DCT !!!!! £29,655 £25,922 10.6 110 141 195 256.8 26/13% Electric Premium 5dr Auto !!!!! £29,995 £24,101 10.2 103 120 218 N 0/0% -/Electric Premium SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £31,795 £25,815 10.2 103 120 218 N 0/0% -/-
41.22 42.75 44.93 48.35 41.95 43.48 45.65
30% 32% 32% 33% 31% 33% 33%
I40 TOURER ESTATE
VERDICT A well-equipped estate with decent space, but there are alternatives that are higher-quality inside and better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4775mm W Nmm H 1470mm Boot 553litres 1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Drive S 5dr !!!!! £21,610 £19,894 247.65 12.6 118 115 207 67.3 110/26% £93/£185 1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £23,610 £21,729 258.98 12.6 118 115 207 67.3 110/26% £101/£203 1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Dri SE Nav Business !!!!! £25,110 £23,105 276.04 12.6 118 115 207 67.3 110/26% £108/£216 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive Premium 5dr !!!!! £27,730 £25,512 294 10.5 124 141 251 60.1 123/28% £128/£256 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive S 5dr !!!!! £22,430 £20,649 251.46 10.5 124 141 251 65.7 114/26% £96/£192 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £24,430 £22,484 262.8 10.5 124 141 251 65.7 114/26% £105/£210 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav Business !!!!! £25,930 £23,860 279.85 10.5 124 141 251 65.7 114/26% £111/£223
38% 38% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 35% 35% 34% 34%
28% 31% 30% 32% 30% 32% 32%
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VERDICT The i40 is showing its age; it’s neither great to drive nor luxurious inside, while its running costs are average Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4745mm W Nmm H 1470mm Boot 525litres 1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Drive S 4dr !!!!! £20,360 £18,747 241.42 12.4 119 115 207 67.3 110/26% £87/£175 40.37 1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Drive SE Nav 4dr !!!!! £22,360 £20,582 252.76 12.4 119 115 207 67.3 110/26% £96/£192 41.9 1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Dri SE Nav Business !!!!! £23,860 £21,958 269.81 12.4 119 115 207 67.3 110/26% £102/£205 44.07 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive Premium 4dr !!!!! £26,380 £24,273 288.46 10.3 126 141 251 60.1 123/28% £122/£244 47.57 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive S 4dr !!!!! £21,180 £19,502 245.23 10.3 126 141 251 65.7 114/26% £91/£181 41.1 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav 4dr !!!!! £23,180 £21,337 256.57 10.3 126 141 251 65.7 114/26% £99/£199 42.62 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive SE Nav Business !!!!! £24,680 £22,714 273.62 10.3 126 141 251 65.7 114/26% £106/£212 44.8
I40 SALOON
VERDICT Bland handling and average performance, but importantly the i30 Tourer majors on space and practicality Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4585mm W 2039mm H 1475mm Boot 602litres 1.0T-GDi Go SE 5dr £20,605 £20,605 11.4 117 120 126 54.3 120/25% £85/£170 1.0T-GDi S 5dr !!!!! £17,625 £16,321 11.4 117 120 126 52.3 122/25% £73/£145 1.0T-GDi SE 5dr !!!!! £19,665 £18,203 11.4 117 120 126 51.4 125/26% £84/£169 1.0T-GDi SE Nav 5dr £20,435 £18,914 11.4 117 120 126 51.4 125/26% £88/£175 1.4T-GDi Premium 5dr £23,025 £21,306 9.2 129 140 179 48.7 132/27% £102/£205 1.4T-GDi Premium SE 5dr £24,325 £22,505 9.2 129 140 179 48.7 132/27% £108/£217 1.4T-GDi SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £21,225 £19,645 9.2 129 140 179 48.7 132/27% £94/£189 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr !!!!! £23,445 £21,693 11.3 117 110 207 65.7 112/26% £101/£201 1.6 CRDi Premium SE 5dr £24,745 £22,893 11.3 117 110 207 65.7 112/26% £106/£212 1.6 CRDi SE 5dr £20,875 £19,323 11.3 117 110 207 65.7 111/26% £89/£179 1.6 CRDi SE Nav 5dr £21,645 £20,033 11.3 117 110 207 65.7 111/26% £93/£185
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2.0i Prestige 5dr Auto 2.0i R-Sport 5dr Auto 2.0d 180 Portfolio 5dr Auto 2.0d 180 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD 2.0d 180 Prestige 5dr Auto 2.0d 180 Prestige 5dr Auto AWD 2.0d 180 R-Sport 5dr Auto 2.0d 180 R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD 2.0d 240 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD 2.0d 240 Prestige 5dr Auto AWD 2.0d 240 R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD 2.0d Portfolio 5dr 2.0d Prestige 5dr 2.0d R-Sport 5dr 3.0d V6 300 Sport 5dr Auto 3.0d V6 Portfolio 5dr Auto 3.0d V6 S 5dr Auto
Price on the road
£40,500 £42,800 £42,895 £44,695 £38,795 £40,595 £41,095 £42,895 £48,010 £43,910 £46,210 £40,040 £36,545 £38,240 £52,860 £51,510 £54,010
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£36,953 £39,046 £39,132 £40,770 £35,401 £37,039 £37,494 £39,132 £43,815 £40,084 £42,177 £36,534 £33,354 £34,896 £48,229 £47,000 £49,275
Contract hire per month -
0-62mph (sec) 6.9 6.9 8.5 8.6 8.5 8.6 8.5 8.6 7 7 7 10 10 10 6.6 6.6 6.6
Max speed (mph) 150 150 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 132 132 132 155 155 155
Power (ps) 250 250 180 180 180 180 180 180 240 240 240 163 163 163 300 300 300
Torque (lb/ft) 269 269 317 317 317 317 317 317 369 369 369 280 280 280 516 516 516
Gov’t MPG True MPG 37.7 37.7 52.3 49.6 52.3 49.6 52.3 49.6 46.3 46.3 46.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 45.6 46.3 45.6
170/35% 170/35% 143/32% 150/34% 143/32% 150/34% 143/32% 150/34% 160/36% 160/36% 160/36% 136/31% 136/31% 136/31% 164/36% 160/36% 164/36%
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill £233/£466 £246/£493 £226/£452 £250/£500 £204/£408 £227/£454 £216/£432 £240/£480 £283/£566 £258/£516 £272/£544 £204/£408 £186/£372 £195/£389 £312/£624 £304/£608 £319/£638
Cost per mile -
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 47% 46% 41% 40% 39% 38% 39% 38% 40% 38% 38% 40% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38%
32E 32E 27E 29E 27E 28E 27E 28E 34E 33E 34E 25E 25E 25E 41E 42E
Insurance group
VERDICT Great to look at and well equipped, but rivals are better to drive, plusher inside and cheaper to buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4411mm W 2088mm H 1649mm Boot 577litres 2.0 5dr Auto £35,265 £34,249 6.7 143 249 269 34.9 2.0 200 5dr Auto £33,260 £32,304 7.7 134 200 236 35.3 2.0 200 HSE 5dr Auto £41,230 £40,035 7.7 134 200 236 34.9 2.0 200 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto £34,820 £33,817 7.7 134 200 236 35.3 2.0 200 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto £42,840 £41,597 7.7 134 200 236 34.9 2.0 200 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto £37,880 £36,786 7.7 134 200 236 35.3 2.0 200 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto £40,000 £38,842 7.7 134 200 236 35.3 2.0 200 S 5dr Auto £36,330 £35,282 7.7 134 200 236 35.3 2.0 200 SE 5dr Auto £38,450 £37,339 7.7 134 200 236 35.3 2.0 300 HSE 5dr Auto £47,290 £45,926 6.1 146 300 295 31.7 2.0 300 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto £48,900 £47,487 6.1 146 300 295 31.7 2.0 300 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto £46,060 £44,733 6.1 146 300 295 32.5 2.0 300 SE 5dr Auto £44,510 £43,229 6.1 146 300 295 32.5 2.0 HSE 5dr Auto £43,230 £41,975 6.7 143 249 269 34 2.0 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto £36,820 £35,757 6.7 143 249 269 34.9 2.0 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto £44,840 £43,537 6.7 143 249 269 34 2.0 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto £39,880 £38,726 6.7 143 249 269 34.9 2.0 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto £42,000 £40,782 6.7 143 249 269 34.9 2.0 S 5dr Auto £38,330 £37,222 6.7 143 249 269 34.9 2.0 SE 5dr Auto £40,450 £39,279 6.7 143 249 269 34.9 2.0d 5dr £30,430 £29,550 10.1 120 150 280 51.4 2.0d 5dr 2WD £28,930 £28,095 9.5 124 150 280 52.3 2.0d 180 5dr £31,180 £30,277 9.4 128 180 317 49.6 2.0d 180 HSE 5dr Auto £41,270 £40,074 8.6 127 180 317 46.3 2.0d 180 R-Dynamic 5dr £32,565 £31,621 9.4 128 180 317 49.6 2.0d 180 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto £42,830 £41,587 8.6 127 180 317 46.3 2.0d 180 R-Dynamic S 5dr £35,625 £34,589 9.4 128 180 317 49.6 2.0d 180 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto £39,990 £38,832 8.6 127 180 317 47.1 2.0d 180 S 5dr !!!!! £34,245 £33,250 9.4 128 180 317 49.6
E PACE SUV
185/37% 182/37% 186/37% 182/37% 186/37% 182/37% 182/37% 182/37% 182/37% 203/37% 203/37% 199/37% 199/37% 189/37% 185/37% 189/37% 185/37% 185/37% 185/37% 185/37% 146/33% 143/32% 149/33% 162/36% 149/33% 162/36% 149/33% 158/35% 149/33%
£212/£424 £200/£399 £249/£498 £209/£419 £259/£517 £228/£456 £241/£482 £219/£437 £232/£463 £284/£567 £294/£587 £276/£552 £267/£533 £261/£522 £222/£443 £271/£542 £241/£481 £254/£507 £231/£462 £244/£488 £164/£329 £151/£303 £168/£337 £242/£485 £176/£352 £252/£503 £193/£386 £228/£456 £185/£370
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59% 60% 59% 61% 59% 61% 61% 60% 60% 55% 56% 57% 56% 58% 60% 59% 60% 60% 59% 59% 58% 59% 58% 56% 59% 57% 59% 58% 58%
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VERDICT The XJ will appeal to keen luxury car drivers, but it trails behind the class leaders in key areas such as build quality, space and running costs Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5255mm W 2105mm H 1460mm Boot 520litres 3.0d V6 Autobiography Auto LWB !!!!! £83,105 £73,040 1018.62 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £505/£1009 142.44 31% 50E 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto !!!!! £62,360 £53,333 728.26 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £377/£753 106.71 30% 50E 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto LWB !!!!! £65,360 £56,183 774.33 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £395/£790 112.56 29% 50E 3.0d V6 Portfolio 4dr Auto !!!!! £72,580 £63,042 880.67 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £440/£879 125.2 31% 50E 3.0d V6 Portfolio 4dr Auto LWB !!!!! £75,580 £65,892 919.02 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £458/£916 129.7 30% 50E 3.0d V6 Premium Luxury 4dr Auto !!!!! £66,360 £57,133 776.94 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £401/£803 111.65 30% 50E 3.0d V6 Premium Luxury Auto LWB !!!!! £69,360 £59,983 823.02 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £420/£840 117.5 30% 50E 3.0d V6 R-Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £74,480 £64,847 899.8 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £451/£903 127.69 31% 50E 3.0d V6 XJ50 4dr Auto £74,280 £74,280 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £450/£900 31% 3.0d V6 XJ50 4dr Auto LWB £77,280 £77,280 5.9 155 306 516 40.4 185/37% £469/£937 31% -
XJ SALOON
VERDICT
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
JAGUAR TO KIA KEY INFO
Contract hire per month
VERDICT
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph)
256 256 256 339 339 339 339
23.7 24.1 26.6 26.6
273/37% 276/37% 273/37% 231/37% 235/37% 237/37% 239/37%
£245/£490 £239/£478 £230/£460 £236/£472 £246/£493 £221/£442 £231/£463
92.96 90.46 80.24 82.59
268 138 138 138 197 197 197 197 197 200 200 182 VERDICT Well equipped and well priced, but not as practical or classy inside as it should be Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4821mm W 1792mm H 1792mm Boot 782litres 3.0 CRD Limited Plus 5dr Auto !!!!! £48,880 £46,887 247 3.0 CRD Night Eagle 5dr Auto £49,880 £47,845 247 3.0 CRD Overland 5dr Auto £52,620 £50,468 247 3.0 CRD Summit 5dr Auto £56,420 £54,107 247 3.0 CRD Trailhawk 5dr Auto £51,380 £49,281 247
GRAND CHEROKEE SUV
VERDICT Continues the tradition of off-road motoring; not so good on-road though Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4626mm W Nmm H 1722mm Boot 714litres 3.2 V6 Trailhawk 5dr [Nav] Auto !!!!! £42,400 £40,306 8.4 112 2.0 Multijet Limited 5dr !!!!! £36,700 £34,840 514.59 12 117 2.0 Multijet Limited 5dr 2WD !!!!! £34,715 £32,959 487.92 10.9 116 2.0 Multijet Longitude Plus 5dr !!!!! £33,000 £31,334 464.12 12 117 2.2 Multij 200 75th Aniv Act Dr II Au !!!!! £42,880 £42,880 8.7 126 2.2 Multijet 200 75th Anniversary Au !!!!! £41,400 £41,400 8.5 127 2.2 Multijet 200 Limited 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,700 £37,682 540.97 8.5 127 2.2 Multi 200 Limited Active Dr II Au !!!!! £41,180 £39,101 582.81 8.7 126 2.2 Multijet 200 Night Eagle 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,250 £39,250 8.5 127 2.2 Multijet 200 Overland 5dr Auto !!!!! £41,700 £39,577 575.28 8.5 127 2.2 Multi 200 Overland Actv Dr II Au !!!!! £43,180 £40,996 601.29 8.7 126 2.2 Multijet Longitude Plus 5dr Auto !!!!! £35,750 £33,940 489.47 8.8 127
CHEROKEE SUV
COMPASS SUV
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232 258 258 258 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325
40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
29.4 50.4 53.3 50.4 46.3 49.6 49.6 46.3 49.6 50.4 46.3 49.6
184/37% 184/37% 184/37% 184/37% 184/37%
236/37% 147/33% 139/31% 147/33% 160/36% 150/34% 149/33% 159/35% 150/34% 149/33% 159/35% 150/34%
£293/£587 £300/£599 £317/£633 £340/£680 £309/£618
£250/£501 £199/£397 £176/£353 £178/£357 £252/£504 £231/£463 £215/£430 £235/£470 £219/£438 £226/£452 £247/£493 £199/£399
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118.21 76.67 72.68 77.53 108.35 103.71 80.39 86.45 94.86 84.54 88.79 81.73
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280 280 280 197 197 197 197
Power (ps)
VERDICT The Compass has impressive off-road credentials, but its poor road manners and noisy engines mean it's off the pace Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4394mm W 2033mm H 1624mm Boot 714litres 1.4 Multiair 140 Limited 5dr 2WD !!!!! £28,625 £27,531 9.9 119 140 170 45.6 159/32% £150/£299 1.4 Multiair 140 Longitude 5dr 2WD £25,625 £24,651 9.9 119 140 170 45.6 158/32% £134/£267 1.4 Multiair 170 Limited 5dr Auto £33,240 £31,974 9.5 124 170 184 40.9 183/37% £200/£399 1.6 Multijet 120 Limited 5dr 2WD £29,355 £28,219 11 115 120 236 64.2 117/27% £131/£262 1.6 Multijet 120 Longitude 5dr 2WD £26,355 £25,339 11 115 120 236 64.2 117/27% £117/£235 1.6 Multijet 120 Sport 5dr 2WD £23,355 £22,459 11 115 120 236 64.2 117/27% £104/£208 2.0 Multijet 140 Limited 5dr £32,125 £30,891 10.1 118 140 258 54.3 138/31% £163/£326 2.0 Multijet 140 Longitude 5dr £29,125 £28,011 10.1 118 140 258 54.3 138/31% £148/£295 2.0 Multijet 170 Limited 5dr Auto £34,925 £33,579 9.5 121 170 280 49.6 148/33% £189/£378 2.0 Multijet 170 Trailhawk 5dr Auto £36,240 £36,240 9.5 121 170 280 49.6 158/35% £206/£413
112 112 107 107
Torque (lb/ft)
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8.9 8.9 10.6 10.7
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile
VERDICT The Renegade offers distinctive styling and decent practicality, but most rivals make it feel agricultural Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4236mm W Nmm H 1667mm Boot 351litres 1.0 T3 GSE Limited 5dr £24,400 £23,404 11.2 115 120 140 139/28% £113/£225 1.0 T3 GSE Sport 5dr !!!!! £19,200 £18,425 11.2 115 120 140 135/28% £88/£177 1.0 T3 GSE Longitude 5dr £21,700 £20,819 11.2 115 120 140 135/28% £100/£200 1.6 Multijet Limited 5dr £25,900 £24,840 10.2 110 120 236 129/29% £124/£248 1.6 Multijet Longitude 5dr £23,200 £22,255 10.2 110 120 236 127/29% £111/£222 2.0 Multijet Limited 5dr 4WD £28,200 £27,069 9.5 113 140 258 153/34% £155/£310 2.0 Multijet Trailhawk 5dr 4WD Auto £30,805 £29,581 8.9 122 170 258 173/37% £182/£364
RENEGADE SUV
VERDICT Almost unbeatable off road, but deeply lawed on it Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4751mm W Nmm H 1840mm Boot 498litres 3.6 V6 JK Edition 4dr Auto £41,845 £41,845 3.6 V6 Rubicon 4dr Auto !!!!! £40,845 £38,849 508.27 3.6 V6 Sahara 4dr Auto !!!!! £39,400 £37,480 493.39 2.8 CRD JK Edition 2dr Auto £40,410 £40,410 2.8 CRD JK Edition 4dr Auto £42,080 £42,080 2.8 CRD Sahara 2dr Auto !!!!! £37,965 £36,120 422.96 2.8 CRD Sahara 4dr Auto !!!!! £39,635 £37,702 439.28
JEEP whatcar.com/jeep WRANGLER SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
JAGUAR TO KIA
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z JAGUAR TO KIA Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 38% 38% 39% 39% 43%
36% 29% 29% 28% 31% 31% 31% 31% 31% 31% 31% 29%
46% 46% 45% 44% 44% 46% 44% 44% 43% 43%
37% 39% 37% 34% 34% 35% 36%
48% 44% 45% 46% 45% 44% 43%
43E 43E 43E 44E 43E
35E 28E 27E 27E 42E 42E 36E 37E 36E 35E 36E 35E
19E 17E 21E 19E 17E 16E 20E 18E 23E 22E
11E 9E 10E 14E 13E 16E 18E
34A 33A 34A 32A 33A 32A 33A
Insurance group
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£38,440 £45,580 £47,140 £42,180 £44,300 £40,630 £42,750 £40,520 £31,815 £30,320 £42,080 £34,875 £33,380 £39,270 £33,495 £31,990 £37,720
£37,329 £44,267 £45,780 £40,969 £43,025 £39,465 £41,522 £39,346 £30,893 £29,443 £40,860 £33,861 £32,411 £38,134 £32,523 £31,063 £36,630
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6.1 6.1 6.1 7 7 7 10.2 10.2 10.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 8.6 9 8.6 9 8.6 9 6.4 6.4 4.3
8.6 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 9.9 10.1 9.5 9.9 10.1 9.5 9.9 10.1 9.5 9.9
145 145 145 135 135 135 121 121 121 135 135 135 129 129 129 129 129 129 150 150 176
127 139 139 139 139 139 139 120 120 124 120 120 124 120 120 124 120
300 300 300 250 250 250 163 163 163 240 240 240 180 180 180 180 180 180 300 300 550
180 240 240 240 240 240 240 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
295 295 295 269 269 269 280 280 280 369 369 369 317 317 317 317 317 317 516 516 502
317 369 369 369 369 369 369 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280
34.4 35.3 34.4 35.3 36.2 35.3 49.6 51.4 49.6 42.2 42.8 42.2 47.9 46.3 48.7 47.9 47.9 46.3 42.8 42.8 23.7
47.1 41.5 41.5 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 46.3 51.4 52.3 46.3 51.4 52.3 47.1 51.4 52.3 47.1
56% 56% 58% 57%
53% 53% 53% 54% 54% 54% 47% 46% 47% 48% 47% 48% 48% 49% 47% 48% 48% 49% 47% 48% 57%
57% 54% 54% 55% 55% 54% 54% 56% 59% 60% 57% 59% 60% 58% 58% 59% 57%
F TYPE CONVERTIBLE
5.4 5.4 5.3 4.9 5.5 5.5 3.9 3.5
155 155 171 171 161 161 186 195
300 300 380 380 340 340 550 575
295 295 339 339 332 332 502 516
35.8 35.8 26.6 27.7 27.4 27.4 25.9 25.9
£335/£670 £357/£714 £423/£846 £464/£929 £357/£714 £380/£760 £593/£1186 £717/£1433
114 114.15 141.04 148.16 125.92 126.07 192.04 231.27
44E 45E 48E 49E 45E 46E 50E 50E
41E 42E 45E 46E 43E 43E 50E 50E
50E 50E 49E 50E
35E 34E 35E 34E 32E 33E 25E 23E 25E 34E 32E 33E 29E 30E 27E 27E 29E 29E 42E 42E 48E
30E 36E 37E 36E 36E 35E 36E 26E 25E 25E 27E 26E 26E 27E 25E 26E 26E
CEED HATCHBACK
38.33 35.88 37.32 36.98 40.35
VERDICT The Ceed Sportswagon can compete with the best small estates in several important areas, so it’s well worth considering Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4600mm W Nmm H 1465mm Boot 625litres 1.0T-GDi ISG 2 5dr [Eco Pack] £19,295 £18,714 10.9 118 118 127 54.3 120/25% £80/£159 1.0T-GDi ISG 3 5dr £21,705 £21,705 10.7 118 118 127 50.4 128/26% £93/£186 1.0T-GDi ISG GT-Line 5dr !!!!! £21,585 £18,539 213.47 11 116 118 126 54.3 120/25% £89/£178 1.4T-GDi ISG 3 5dr £22,505 £21,836 8.6 130 138 179 48.7 132/27% £100/£200 1.4T-GDi ISG First Edition 5dr £27,500 £26,631 8.6 130 138 179 48.7 132/27% £123/£245 1.6 CRDi ISG 1 5dr !!!!! £18,550 £15,996 217.13 10.1 121 134 207 72.4 102/24% £73/£147 1.6 CRDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £20,760 £17,763 227.97 10.1 121 134 207 72.4 102/24% £82/£164 1.6 CRDi ISG 3 5dr £22,955 £22,955 10.5 119 114 207 68.9 106/25% £95/£190 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line 5dr !!!!! £22,160 £19,079 223.89 10.1 121 134 207 72.4 102/24% £88/£176 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line S 5dr !!!!! £23,960 £20,771 10.1 121 134 207 72.4 102/24% £95/£190
CEED SPORTSWAGON ESTATE
37.23 40.48 36.05 36.19 46.72 33.4 35.05 37.8 35.68 38.97
122/25% 127/26% 115/24% 115/24% 138/28% 132/27% 132/27% 132/27% 124/25% 170/35% 94/22% 99/23% 102/24% 102/24% 102/24%
£75/£151 £89/£178 £82/£163 £89/£177 £71/£141 £96/£191 £94/£188 £115/£229 £77/£154 £137/£274 £63/£126 £75/£150 £84/£169 £84/£168 £91/£182
VERDICT Tidy handling and a reassuringly long warranty appeal, but there are better all-rounders out there Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4310mm W Nmm H 1447mm Boot 395litres 1.0T-GDi ISG 2 5dr [Eco Pack] £18,295 £17,754 10.9 116 118 127 52.3 1.0T-GDi ISG 3 5dr £20,705 £20,705 10.7 118 118 127 50.4 1.0T-GDi ISG GT-Line 5dr !!!!! £20,585 £17,648 209.8 10.7 118 118 126 57.6 1.0T-GDi ISG GT-Line S 5dr !!!!! £22,385 £19,345 10.7 118 118 126 57.6 1.4 1 5dr !!!!! £15,370 £12,735 186.25 12.3 114 98 99 47.1 1.4T-GDi ISG 3 5dr £21,505 £20,876 8.6 130 138 179 48.7 1.4T-GDi ISG Blue Edition 5dr £21,095 £20,482 8.6 130 138 179 48.7 1.4T-GDi ISG First Edition 5dr £25,750 £24,951 8.6 130 138 179 48.7 1.6 GDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £18,660 £15,834 195.27 9.8 118 133 121 52.3 1.6T-GDi GT 5dr !!!!! £24,025 £20,911 246.25 7.3 143 201 195 38.2 1.6 CRDi ISG 1 5dr !!!!! £17,330 £14,579 202.29 9.5 117 134 207 78.5 1.6 CRDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £19,740 £16,851 211.42 9.5 117 134 207 74.3 1.6 CRDi ISG 3 5dr !!!!! £21,310 £18,332 231.3 9.5 122 134 207 72.4 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line 5dr !!!!! £21,160 £18,190 213.74 9.8 122 134 207 72.4 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line S 5dr !!!!! £22,960 £19,887 9.8 122 134 207 72.4
40.9 40.9 40.9 43.5 43.5 43.5
159/32% £87/£175 40.08 159/32% £95/£191 41.65 159/32% £101/£202 42.98 149/30% £77/£154 149/30% £84/£168 38.96 149/30% £90/£179 40.29
VENGA HATCHBACK
115 115 115 115 115 115
VERDICT Provides a decent amount of space for the money, but rivals are better buys Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4075mm W Nmm H 1600mm Boot 440litres 1.6 2 5dr Auto !!!!! £16,945 £15,077 207.91 11.1 111 1.6 3 5dr Auto !!!!! £18,425 £16,476 219.79 11.1 111 1.6 4 5dr Auto !!!!! £19,520 £17,510 230.05 11.1 111 1.6 ISG 2 5dr £15,625 £15,625 10.4 115 1.6 ISG 3 5dr !!!!! £17,065 £15,173 208.05 10.4 115 1.6 ISG 4 5dr !!!!! £18,160 £16,208 218.32 10.4 115
123 123 123 123 123 123
£65/£130 £71/£142 £58/£115 32.79 £67/£134 35.66 £52/£104 30.11 £62/£123 32.09 £66/£133 33.18 £83/£165 -
117/24% 117/24% 114/23% 115/24% 125/26% 126/26% 131/27% 144/29%
RIO HATCHBACK
VERDICT The Rio is a competent small hatchback, but it’s pricey, and it doesn’t excel in any particular area Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4070mm W 1993mm H 1450mm Boot 325litres 1.0 T-GDi 118 GT-Line 5dr £16,515 £15,573 9.8 118 118 126 55.4 1.0 T-GDi 118 GT-Line S 5dr £18,010 £16,978 9.8 118 118 126 55.4 1.0 T-GDi 2 5dr !!!!! £15,260 £14,393 182.6 10.3 116 99 126 56.5 1.0 T-GDi 3 5dr !!!!! £17,010 £16,038 204.91 10.3 116 99 126 56.5 1.3 1.25 1 5dr £12,220 £11,764 157.04 12.5 107 83 90 51.4 1.3 1.25 2 5dr £14,460 £13,641 172.52 12.5 107 83 90 51.4 1.4 2 5dr £15,000 £14,151 178.01 11.8 109 98 98 49.6 1.4 3 5dr Auto £17,370 £16,379 12.5 114 98 98 44.8
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£36/£73 £42/£83 £42/£85 £52/£105 £58/£116 £45/£91 £51/£102 £53/£105 £58/£117 £53/£105 £58/£117
VERDICT The Picanto is one of the very best city cars, with a smart interior, tidy handling and decent practicality Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3595mm W Nmm H 1485mm Boot 255litres 1.0 1 5dr !!!!! £9,720 £9,364 13.8 100 66 71 59.5 114/23% 1.0 2 5dr !!!!! £11,075 £10,511 13.8 100 66 71 56.5 114/23% 1.0 GT-Line 5dr £12,300 £11,667 13.8 100 66 71 64.2 101/21% 1.0 T-GDi GT-Line 5dr £13,320 £12,632 9.8 112 99 126 55.4 117/24% 1.0 T-GDi GT-Line S 5dr £14,720 £13,955 9.8 112 99 126 55.4 117/24% 1.3 1.25 2 5dr !!!!! £11,575 £10,983 11.6 107 83 90 54.3 119/24% 1.3 1.25 3 5dr £12,975 £12,306 11.6 107 83 90 54.3 119/24% 1.3 1.25 GT-Line 5dr !!!!! £12,820 £12,160 11.6 107 83 90 54.3 120/25% 1.3 1.25 GT-Line S 5dr !!!!! £14,220 £13,483 11.6 107 83 90 54.3 120/25% 1.3 1.25 X-Line 5dr £12,820 £12,160 11.6 107 83 90 54.3 120/25% 1.3 1.25 X-Line S 5dr £14,220 £13,483 11.6 107 83 90 54.3 120/25%
KIA whatcar.com/kia PICANTO HATCHBACK
A TO Z JAGUAR TO KIA
179/36% 179/36% 242/37% 233/37% 234/37% 234/37% 249/37% 249/37%
42% 47% 42% 41% 41% 46% 42% 42%
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91.21 84.06 86.68 74.83 65.9 68.42 90.2 83.05 85.67 79.49 82.59 70.37 73.46 72.99 78.06 98.78 101.74 -
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VERDICT As for the coupé version, but with added sun and a tinier boot Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4482mm W 2042mm H 1308mm Boot 207litres 2.0 2dr Auto £56,695 £52,410 2.0 R-Dynamic 2dr Auto !!!!! £60,395 £55,823 3.0 380 Supercharged V6 R-Dynamic £70,445 £65,166 929.89 3.0 380 Super V6 R-Dynamic Au AWD £77,100 £71,305 997.87 3.0 Supercharged V6 2dr !!!!! £59,695 £55,249 814.94 3.0 Supercharged V6 R-Dynamic 2dr £63,395 £58,662 811.96 5.0 Supercharged V8 R Auto AWD !!!!! £97,990 £90,576 1302.49 5.0 Supercharged V8 SVR Auto AWD !!!!! £118,010 £109,045 1621.28
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£308/£616 £280/£559 £294/£588 £293/£585 £257/£514 £278/£557 £230/£460 £198/£396 £217/£434 £294/£587 £265/£530 £279/£559 £250/£499 £268/£535 £217/£433 £233/£467 £236/£473 £254/£508 £314/£628 £328/£656 £448/£897
£219/£438 £273/£546 £283/£565 £252/£504 £265/£530 £243/£485 £256/£511 £238/£476 £172/£344 £159/£317 £247/£494 £189/£377 £175/£350 £224/£448 £181/£362 £168/£335 £215/£430
49% 54% 48% 46% 47% 53% 46% 45%
0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0%
185/37% 182/37% 185/37% 183/37% 179/36% 183/37% 150/34% 145/33% 150/34% 178/37% 173/37% 178/37% 156/35% 162/36% 152/34% 157/35% 156/35% 162/36% 174/37% 174/37% 272/37%
158/35% 178/37% 178/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 162/36% 146/33% 143/32% 162/36% 146/33% 143/32% 158/35% 146/33% 143/32% 158/35%
VERDICT The F Type makes a great noise and the more expensive versions offer exhilarating pace, but its chief rivals are better sports cars Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4482mm W 2042mm H 1311mm Boot 408litres 2.0 2dr Auto £51,210 £47,599 5.4 155 300 295 35.8 179/36% £302/£604 2.0 R-Dynamic 2dr Auto £54,910 £51,031 5.4 155 300 295 35.8 179/36% £324/£648 102.36 3.0 380 Supercharged V6 R-Dynamic £64,960 £60,419 839.68 5.3 171 380 339 26.6 242/37% £389/£779 129.58 3.0 380 Super V6 R-Dynamic Au AWD £71,615 £66,592 905.61 4.9 171 380 339 27.7 233/37% £430/£861 136.37 3.0 Supercharged V6 2dr !!!!! £54,210 £50,449 724.73 5.5 161 340 332 27.4 234/37% £323/£646 114.45 3.0 Supercharged V6 R-Dynamic 2dr £57,910 £53,880 721.75 5.5 161 340 332 27.4 234/37% £346/£692 114.6 5.0 Supercharged V8 R Auto AWD !!!!! £92,505 £85,967 1212.28 3.9 186 550 502 25.9 249/37% £559/£1119 180.57 5.0 Supercharged V8 SVR Auto AWD !!!!! £112,525 £104,536 1531.07 3.5 200 575 516 25.9 249/37% £683/£1365 219.81
F TYPE COUPE
VERDICT The I Pace is a very appealing option, whether you’re after an electric car or a luxury SUV Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4682mm W 2139mm H 1565mm Boot litres 90kWh EV400 First Edition 5dr Auto £81,495 £81,495 4.8 200 400 513 N 90kWh EV400 HSE 5dr Auto £74,445 £74,445 4.8 200 400 513 N 90kWh EV400 S 5dr Auto !!!!! £63,495 £63,495 4.8 200 400 513 N 90kWh EV400 SE 5dr Auto £69,495 £69,495 4.8 200 400 513 N
I PACE SUV
VERDICT The F Pace is brilliant to drive and surprisingly practical Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4746mm W 2175mm H 1667mm Boot 650litres 2.0 300 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD £50,825 £47,736 2.0 300 Prestige 5dr Auto AWD £46,225 £43,423 2.0 300 R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD £48,530 £45,584 2.0 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £48,325 £45,392 2.0 Prestige 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £43,725 £41,080 2.0 R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £46,030 £43,241 2.0d 163 Portfolio 5dr !!!!! £41,120 £41,120 2.0d 163 Prestige 5dr !!!!! £36,520 £34,305 2.0d 163 R-Sport 5dr !!!!! £38,825 £36,466 2.0d 240 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD £48,890 £45,948 2.0d 240 Prestige 5dr Auto AWD £44,290 £41,635 2.0d 240 R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD £46,595 £43,796 2.0d Portfolio 5dr Auto !!!!! £43,695 £41,052 2.0d Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £45,495 £42,739 573.83 2.0d Prestige 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,095 £36,739 2.0d Prestige 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £40,895 £38,427 502.3 2.0d R-Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £41,400 £38,900 2.0d R-Sport 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £43,200 £40,588 523.32 3.0d V6 Portfolio 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £52,240 £49,088 3.0d V6 S 5dr Auto AWD !!!!! £54,440 £51,151 744.36 SVR 5.0 Supercharged V8 Auto AWD £74,835 £74,835 -
F PACE SUV
2.0d 180 SE 5dr Auto 2.0d 240 HSE 5dr Auto 2.0d 240 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto 2.0d 240 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto 2.0d 240 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto 2.0d 240 S 5dr Auto 2.0d 240 SE 5dr Auto 2.0d HSE 5dr Auto 2.0d R-Dynamic 5dr 2.0d R-Dynamic 5dr 2WD 2.0d R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto 2.0d R-Dynamic S 5dr 2.0d R-Dynamic S 5dr 2WD 2.0d R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto 2.0d S 5dr 2.0d S 5dr 2WD 2.0d SE 5dr Auto
45% 44% 36% 43% 40% 35% 33% 42% 35% 35%
46% 45% 36% 36% 39% 44% 45% 41% 36% 36% 35% 34% 34% 35% 35%
38% 38% 37% 39% 39% 38%
40% 39% 38% 38% 41% 39% 39% 39%
41% 41% 41% 40% 40% 41% 41% 41% 41% 42% 42%
12D 13D 11E 18D 20D 11E 13E 21D 14E 15E
12D 13D 11E 13E 7E 18D 19D 20D 12E 26A 11E 13E 13E 14E 15E
11E 13E 12E 13E 13E 13E
9E 10E 8E 8E 6E 4E 5E 5E
4E 5E 3E 10E 10E 8E 6E 7E 7E 7E 7E
138 | May 2019 whatcar.com Monthly company car tax bill
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
130/27% 130/27% 130/27% 130/27% 132/27% 109/25% 106/25% 109/25%
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49% 50% 50% 48% 51%
13E 13E 14E 20A 20A
SPORTAGE SUV
13E 13E 13E
18A 10E 11E 11E 11E
14E 11E 12E 12E 10E 14E 11E 12E
VERDICT The Sportage is good value for money and has a spacious interior, but it isn't great to drive and its engines are noisy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4485mm W Nmm H 1635mm Boot 491litres 1.6 GDi ISG 1 5dr £20,305 £19,300 11.5 113 130 119 39.8 162/33% £109/£217 1.6 GDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £22,405 £21,290 11.5 113 130 119 39.8 162/33% £120/£240 1.6 GDi ISG Edition 25 5dr £25,655 £24,369 11.5 113 130 119 39.8 162/33% £138/£276 1.6T-GDi GT-Line S DCT Auto AWD £31,645 £30,061 9.1 125 174 195 37.2 174/35% £179/£359 1.6T-GDi ISG 2 5dr AWD £24,395 £23,192 9.2 126 174 195 39.2 178/36% £141/£282
33% 47% 43% 39% 41%
46% 46% 45% 46% 47% 41% 42% 41%
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35.73 39.44 36.64 39.53
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35% 42% 44% 43% 42% 42% 42%
VERDICT The hybrid offers class-leading CO2 emissions and excellent real-world fuel economy, while the electric version is our 2019 Car of the Year Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4355mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.6 GDi 1 !!!!! £23,145 £21,633 10.9 115 - 88/1.6 GDi 2 !!!!! £25,145 £23,500 10.9 115 - 101/1.6 GDi 3 !!!!! £27,395 £25,598 10.9 115 - 119/1.6 GDi 3 PHEV £30,505 £27,109 - e-Niro First Edition !!!!! £36,495 £36,495 7.5 104 201 291 0/13% -
NIRO SUV
VERDICT The Soul offers plenty of space and decent driving dynamics. It’s commendable, but some of its rivals do things better Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4140mm W Nmm H 1593mm Boot 281litres EV 5dr Auto !!!!! £30,495 £23,405 11.01 90 109 210 N 0/0% -/1.6 GDi 1 5dr !!!!! £14,725 £14,149 176.63 10.6 115 130 119 43.5 152/31% £73/£146 1.6 GDi 2 5dr !!!!! £17,480 £16,338 205.4 10.6 115 130 119 43.5 152/31% £87/£175 1.6 CRDi 2 5dr !!!!! £18,955 £17,688 208.97 10.8 112 134 192 58.8 127/29% £90/£181 1.6 CRDi 3 5dr !!!!! £21,355 £19,920 231.31 10.8 112 134 192 58.8 127/29% £102/£204
SOUL SUV
STONIC SUV
OPTIMA SPORTSWAGON ESTATE
OPTIMA SALOON
£76/£153 £83/£165 £90/£180 £89/£177 £73/£147 £74/£148 £80/£159 £85/£171
0-62mph (sec)
VERDICT The Stonic handles tidily and is well equipped, but it could be cheaper and more practical Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4140mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 352litres 1.0T-GDi 2 5dr !!!!! £17,200 £16,179 9.9 114 118 126 51.4 1.0T-GDi 3 5dr £18,600 £17,495 9.9 114 118 126 51.4 1.0T-GDi 4 5dr £20,200 £18,999 9.9 114 118 126 51.4 1.0T-GDi First Edition 5dr £19,900 £18,755 9.9 115 118 127 56.5 1.4 MPi 2 5dr £16,540 £15,561 10.4 107 98 98 49.6 1.6 CRDi 2 5dr £18,020 £16,738 10.9 112 108 192 67.3 1.6 CRDi 3 5dr £19,300 £17,941 10.5 112 114 207 70.6 1.6 CRDi First Edition 5dr £20,720 £19,276 10.9 112 108 192 67.3
Max speed (mph)
25A 28A 31D 21A 21A 19A 20A
Power (ps)
-/£198/£395 £177/£353 £107/£213 £117/£234 £96/£193 40.21 £106/£212 42.9
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT A good estate car, but there are more reasons to buy its equally spacious, practical and better-driving rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4855mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 440litres 2.0 GDi PHEV 5dr Auto £35,155 £35,155 9.4 119 202 139 201.8 33/0% 2.0 T-GDi GT 5dr Auto £33,350 7.3 144 241 260 30.7 211/37% 2.0 T-GDi GT 5dr Auto £29,940 £29,940 7.3 144 241 260 34.4 191/37% 1.6 CRDi ISG 2 5dr £23,100 £23,100 10.8 121 134 236 61.4 121/28% 1.6 CRDi ISG 3 5dr £25,300 £25,300 10.8 121 134 236 61.4 121/28% 1.7 CRDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £22,500 £20,201 240.51 9.8 124 139 251 64.2 113/26% 1.7 CRDi ISG 3 5dr !!!!! £24,700 £22,269 261.15 9.8 124 139 251 64.2 113/26%
Gov’t MPG True MPG
25A 31D 21A 21A 19A 20A
Cost per mile
VERDICT The Optima is well equipped and has a smart interior. However, its steering, engine re inement and diesel CO2 emissions are below par Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4855mm W Nmm H 1465mm Boot 307litres 2.0 GDi PHEV 4dr Auto £34,005 £29,004 432.57 9.1 119 202 139 176.6 37/0% -/59.16 34% 2.0 T-GDi GT 4dr Auto £28,940 £28,940 7.1 149 241 260 34.4 191/37% £171/£341 43% 1.6 CRDi ISG 2 4dr £22,260 £22,260 10.6 122 134 236 62.8 117/27% £99/£198 41% 1.6 CRDi ISG 3 4dr £24,260 £24,260 10.6 122 134 236 62.8 118/27% £108/£216 41% 1.7 CRDi ISG 2 4dr !!!!! £21,660 £20,409 230.81 9.7 121 139 251 67.3 110/26% £93/£186 38.58 40% 1.7 CRDi ISG 3 4dr !!!!! £23,660 £22,289 247.77 9.7 121 139 251 67.3 110/26% £102/£203 40.82 40%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 34D 36D 41D 34D
20% / 40%
Insurance group
VERDICT The regular models are okay, but the GT S is a belter – it’s sweet-handling, potent and much cheaper than the rival Audi A5 Sportback Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4830mm W Nmm H 1400mm Boot 406litres 2.0 T-GDi GT-Line 5dr Auto £32,435 £32,025 5.8 149 244 260 33.6 191/37% £192/£384 45% 2.0 T-GDi GT-Line S 5dr Auto !!!!! £35,935 £35,525 5.8 149 244 260 33.6 191/37% £214/£427 43% 3.3 T-GDi GT S 5dr Auto !!!!! £40,535 £40,535 4.7 168 365 376 29.4 221/37% £242/£484 48% 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S 5dr Auto !!!!! £37,725 £37,725 7.3 143 197 325 48.7 154/34% £209/£418 40%
STINGER HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
KEY INFO
0-62mph (sec) 135 112 112 112 112 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 112 112 112
Max speed (mph) 290 150 150 150 150 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 150 150 150
295 280 280 280 280 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 280 280 280
31 49.6 49.6 49.6 49.6 40.9 41.5 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.9 41.5 40.9 41.5 44.1 44.1 44.1 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 43.5 43.5 43.5
207/37% 149/33% 149/33% 149/33% 149/33% 182/37% 181/37% 186/37% 186/37% 184/37% 182/37% 181/37% 182/37% 181/37% 170/37% 168/37% 169/37% 174/37% 174/37% 174/37% 174/37% 170/37% 169/37% 170/37% 168/37% 170/37% 168/37% 170/37% 170/37% 170/37%
20% / 40%
VERDICT The Velar is a stylish, re ined and seriously appealing SUV, but there are better- inished and more practical alternatives Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4804mm W 2145mm H 1685mm Boot 632litres 2.0 P250 5dr Auto £45,830 £44,145 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £270/£539 2.0 P250 HSE 5dr Auto £59,890 £57,677 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £354/£708 2.0 P250 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto £48,250 £46,474 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £284/£568 2.0 P250 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto £62,310 £60,007 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £369/£737 2.0 P250 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto £53,350 £51,383 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £315/£630 2.0 P250 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto £56,200 £54,126 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £332/£664 2.0 P250 S 5dr Auto £50,930 £49,053 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £300/£601 2.0 P250 SE 5dr Auto £53,780 £51,796 6.7 135 250 269 34 179/36% £317/£635 2.0 P300 5dr Auto £48,330 £46,551 5.9 137 300 295 34.4 185/37% £293/£585 2.0 P300 HSE 5dr Auto !!!!! £62,390 £60,084 5.9 145 300 295 34.4 185/37% £379/£759 2.0 P300 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto £50,750 £48,880 5.9 137 300 295 34.4 185/37% £308/£615 2.0 P300 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto £64,810 £62,413 5.9 145 300 295 34.4 185/37% £394/£788 2.0 P300 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto £55,850 £53,789 5.9 145 300 295 34.4 185/37% £339/£678 2.0 P300 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto £58,700 £56,532 5.9 145 300 295 34.4 185/37% £357/£713
RANGE ROVER VELAR SUV
DISCOVERY SUV
7.1 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 10.3 10.3 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.9 10.9 10.9
Power (ps)
108.39 111.43 96.87 101.76 93.83 98.72 -
101.4 108.24 82.29 88.85 -
Contract hire per month 434.7 581.88 531.09 393.22 409.06 402.42 374.77 390.04
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT The Discovery is hugely capable and very desirable, and equally at home both on road and off it – it’s a brilliant SUV Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4970mm W 2220mm H 1846mm Boot 258litres 2.0 Si4 HSE 5dr Auto £62,385 £59,636 7.3 125 300 295 28.8 223/37% £377/£753 2.0 Si4 HSE Luxury 5dr Auto £67,585 £64,602 7.3 125 300 295 28.5 225/37% £409/£818 2.0 Si4 S 5dr Auto £47,405 £45,330 7.3 125 300 295 28.8 223/37% £284/£569 2.0 Si4 SE 5dr Auto £54,085 £51,709 7.3 125 300 295 28.8 223/37% £326/£651 2.0 SD4 HSE 5dr Auto !!!!! £62,505 £59,774 663.88 8.3 121 240 317.2 37.7 199/37% £374/£749 2.0 SD4 HSE Luxury 5dr Auto !!!!! £67,705 £64,740 715.42 8.3 121 240 317.2 36.7 202/37% £406/£813 2.0 SD4 S 5dr Auto !!!!! £47,625 £45,564 516.96 8.3 121 240 317.2 37.7 199/37% £283/£565 2.0 SD4 SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £54,305 £51,943 566.09 8.3 121 240 317.2 37.7 199/37% £324/£647 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5dr Auto £65,205 £62,352 7 130 306 516.3 36.2 205/37% £391/£782 3.0 SDV6 HSE Luxury 5dr Auto £70,405 £67,318 7 130 306 516.3 35.3 210/37% £423/£846 3.0 SDV6 SE 5dr Auto £57,005 £54,521 7 130 306 516.3 36.2 205/37% £340/£681
£47,579 £33,293 £28,297 £28,662 £30,336 £42,892 £42,892 £49,431 £46,454 £46,454 £37,829 £37,829 £39,503 £39,503 £37,326 £37,326 £39,055 £45,995 £45,995 £43,028 £43,028 £37,546 £37,546 £32,226 £32,226 £33,899 £33,899 £35,713 £30,524 £32,198
Monthly company car tax bill
68.67 87.29 80.84 63.1 65.18 63.66 59.86 61.88
£50,665 £35,475 £30,145 £30,535 £32,320 £45,665 £45,665 £52,640 £49,465 £49,465 £40,265 £40,265 £42,050 £42,050 £39,755 £39,755 £41,600 £48,985 £48,985 £45,810 £45,810 £39,990 £39,990 £34,315 £34,315 £36,100 £36,100 £38,035 £32,500 £34,285
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile £304/£609 £192/£384 £163/£325 £165/£330 £175/£349 £274/£547 £274/£547 £317/£633 £297/£594 £297/£594 £240/£481 £240/£481 £251/£503 £251/£503 £240/£479 £240/£479 £251/£502 £294/£588 £294/£588 £275/£549 £275/£549 £241/£482 £241/£482 £206/£412 £206/£412 £217/£434 £217/£434 £229/£458 £195/£390 £206/£412
2.0 Si4 290 HSE Dyn Luxury Au [5st] 2.0 eD4 HSE 5dr 2WD [5 Seat] 2.0 eD4 Pure 5dr 2WD [5 Seat] 2.0 eD4 SE 5dr 2WD [5 Seat] 2.0 eD4 SE Tech 5dr 2WD [5 Seat] 2.0 SD4 240 HSE 5dr Auto 2.0 SD4 240 HSE 5dr Auto [5 Seat] 2.0 SD4 240 HSE Dynamic Luxury Au 2.0 SD4 240 HSE Luxury 5dr Auto 2.0 SD4 240 HSE Luxury Aut [5 Seat] 2.0 SD4 240 SE 5dr Auto 2.0 SD4 240 SE 5dr Auto [5 Seat] 2.0 SD4 240 SE Tech 5dr Auto 2.0 SD4 240 SE Tech Auto [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 180 HSE 5dr 2.0 TD4 180 HSE 5dr [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 180 HSE 5dr Auto [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 180 HSE Dynamic Lux Auto 2.0 TD4 180 HSE Dynam Lux Au [5st] 2.0 TD4 180 HSE Luxury 5dr Auto 2.0 TD4 180 HSE Luxury Aut [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 180 Landmark 5dr Auto 2.0 TD4 180 Landmark Auto [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 180 SE 5dr 2.0 TD4 180 SE 5dr [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 180 SE Tech 5dr 2.0 TD4 180 SE Tech 5dr [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 HSE 5dr [5 Seat] 2.0 TD4 SE 5dr [5 seat] 2.0 TD4 SE Tech 5dr [5 Seat]
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!!
KIA TO LAND ROVER MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
KIA TO LAND ROVER
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z KIA TO LAND ROVER Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 58% 59% 58% 59% 58% 60% 58% 60% 57% 58% 57% 58% 57% 59%
53% 53% 53% 54% 48% 49% 47% 48% 47% 48% 47%
53% 51% 46% 49% 49% 48% 47% 49% 49% 48% 46% 45% 47% 46% 50% 49% 49% 50% 50% 50% 50% 54% 53% 49% 47% 49% 48% 50% 49% 49%
42E 42E 39E 41E 39E 41E -
40E 40E 35E 38E 38E 40E 33E 37E -
40E 26E 24E 24E 25E 37E 37E 39E 38E 38E 36E 36E 36E 36E 29E 29E 29E 31E 31E 30E 30E 31E 31E 27E 27E 28E 28E 26E 24E 25E
Insurance group
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£27,260 £29,645 £25,510 £27,895 £21,595 £23,995 £25,495 £27,745 £29,245 £30,755 £25,995 £27,495 £29,005 £31,245 £32,545 £34,545
£25,907 £28,166 £24,248 £26,508 £20,506 £22,780 £24,201 £26,350 £27,755 £29,202 £24,675 £26,096 £27,543 £29,650 £31,076 £32,971
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9.1 9.1 8.7 8.7 8.7
9.2 9.1 9.2 9.1 11.8 11.2 11.4 11.2 11.4 12 11.2 11.4 12 11.4 9.5 9.5
127 127 127 127 127
127 125 127 125 109 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 125 125
197 197 197 197 197
174 174 174 174 114 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 182 182
325 325 325 325 325
195 195 195 195 207 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 295 295
46.3 46.3 47.1 47.1 47.1
36.7 37.2 37.7 37.2 57.6 57.6 58.9 55.4 57.6 54.3 57.6 57.6 54.3 57.6 -
161/36% 161/36% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35%
178/36% 175/36% 173/35% 174/35% 130/30% 129/29% 126/29% 135/31% 130/30% 139/31% 130/30% 128/29% 137/31% 128/29% 154/34% 152/34%
£219/£439 £252/£505 £171/£342 £191/£382 £214/£429
£158/£317 £173/£345 £144/£287 £158/£315 £107/£213 £115/£229 £122/£244 £140/£281 £145/£290 £156/£312 £129/£257 £132/£263 £147/£294 £150/£300 £179/£359 £191/£382
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39% 39% 41% 40% 39%
42% 40% 44% 43% 42%
53% 51% 50% 49% 45% 48% 47% 50% 48% 48% 47% 46% 45% 45% 47% 44%
12E 13E 12E 16E 17E
26E 25E 24E 25E 27E
18A 19A 21A 22A 15E 18A 18A 15E 15E 14E 19A 19A 20A 21A 21A 25A
34E 34E 35E 35E 33E 33E 33E 33E 40E
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5.9 5.9 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3
145 145 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 137 150 137 150 150 150 150 150
300 300 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 275 275 275 275 275 275 275 275 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
295 295 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 461 461 461 461 461 461 461 461 516 516 516 516 516 516 516 516
34.4 34.4 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8
185/37% 185/37% 152/34% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 171/37% 171/37% 171/37% 171/37% 171/37% 171/37% 171/37% 171/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 175/37% 173/37% 173/37% 173/37% 173/37% 173/37% 173/37% 173/37% 173/37%
£324/£648 £342/£683 £249/£497 £338/£676 £270/£540 £352/£704 £300/£599 £316/£633 £286/£571 £302/£604 £289/£578 £376/£751 £304/£608 £391/£781 £335/£671 £353/£706 £320/£641 £338/£676 £299/£598 £391/£782 £314/£627 £406/£812 £345/£690 £363/£725 £330/£660 £348/£696 £306/£613 £399/£798 £321/£643 £414/£828 £353/£706 £370/£741 £338/£676 £356/£711
RANGE ROVER SUV
-/-/-/-/-/£864/£1729 £1083/£2166 £667/£1333 £711/£1422 £611/£1222 £494/£988 £535/£1069 £648/£1296 £692/£1385 £1031/£2063 £531/£1062 £572/£1143
£51,460 £54,203 £43,091 £56,614 £45,420 £58,943 £50,319 £53,062 £47,990 £50,733 £46,383 £59,916 £48,713 £62,245 £53,621 £56,364 £51,292 £54,035 £47,923 £62,356 £50,253 £64,685 £55,161 £57,904 £52,832 £55,575 £49,126 £63,559 £51,456 £65,888 £56,364 £59,108 £54,035 £56,778
VERDICT Top-notch on comfort, re inement, quality and off-roading ability. No 4x4 has a more prestigious image Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5000mm W 2220mm H 1869mm Boot 802litres 2.0 P400e Autobiography 4dr Auto £106,510 £102,785 6.8 137 404 472 91.1 75/0% 2.0 P400e Autobiography LWB Auto £113,630 £109,656 6.9 137 404 472 88.3 73/0% 2.0 P400e SVAutobiography LWB Au £168,580 £162,683 6.9 137 404 472 88.3 73/0% 2.0 P400e Vogue 4dr Auto !!!!! £87,610 £84,546 6.8 137 404 472 91.1 72/0% 2.0 P400e Vogue SE 4dr Auto £94,110 £90,819 6.8 137 404 472 91.1 72/0% 5.0 V8 S/C 565 SVAutobi Dynamic Au £142,285 £137,379 5.4 155 565 516 20.9 307/37% 5.0 V8 S/C 565 SVAutobiogr LWB Au £177,735 £171,589 5.5 140 565 516 20.8 309/37% 5.0 V8 S/C Autobiography 4dr Auto £110,235 £106,451 5.4 140 525 461 21.2 304/37% 5.0 V8 S/C Autobiography LWB Auto £117,435 £113,399 5.5 140 525 461 21.1 305/37% 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography 4dr Auto £100,900 £97,432 7.9 130 275 461 37.2 199/37% 3.0 SDV6 Vogue 4dr Auto !!!!! £81,900 £79,097 7.9 130 275 461 37.2 199/37% 3.0 SDV6 Vogue SE 4dr Auto £88,500 £85,466 7.9 130 275 461 37.2 199/37% 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography 4dr Auto £107,205 £103,527 7.5 135 339 546 30.7 243/37% 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography LWB Auto £114,405 £110,475 7.7 135 339 546 30.7 244/37% 4.4 SDV8 SVAutobiography LWB Aut £169,355 £163,502 7.7 135 339 546 30.7 244/37% 4.4 SDV8 Vogue 4dr Auto £88,205 £85,192 7.5 135 339 546 30.7 243/37% 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE 4dr Auto £94,805 £91,561 7.5 135 339 546 30.7 243/37%
£53,430 £56,280 £44,735 £58,785 £47,155 £61,205 £52,245 £55,095 £49,825 £52,675 £48,140 £62,200 £50,560 £64,620 £55,660 £58,510 £53,240 £56,090 £49,740 £64,735 £52,160 £67,155 £57,260 £60,110 £54,840 £57,690 £50,990 £65,985 £53,410 £68,405 £58,510 £61,360 £56,090 £58,940
-/-/-/£387/£774 £398/£795 £611/£1221 £553/£1105 £563/£1125 £515/£1030 £525/£1049 £405/£810 £416/£831 £438/£876 £448/£896 £556/£1111
RANGE ROVER SPORT SUV
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VERDICT Some rivals are faster and more fun to drive, but few are as comfortable or re ined as the Range Rover Sport Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4879mm W 2220mm H 1803mm Boot 703litres 2.0 P400e Autobiography Dynami Au £85,795 £82,795 6.3 137 404 472 88.3 73/0% 2.0 P400e HSE 5dr Auto £72,195 £69,671 6.3 137 404 472 88.3 73/0% 2.0 P400e HSE Dynamic 5dr Auto £75,195 £72,566 6.3 137 404 472 88.3 73/0% 2.0 Si4 HSE 5dr Auto £64,085 £61,887 7 125 300 295 29.4 218/37% 2.0 Si4 HSE 5dr Auto [7 Seat] £65,785 £63,528 7 125 300 295 29.4 218/37% 5.0 V8 S/C 575 SVR 5dr Auto £101,145 £97,679 4.3 176 575 516 21.1 306/37% 5.0 V8 S/C Autobiography Dynami Au £91,745 £88,608 5 155 525 461 21.2 304/37% 5.0 V8 S/C Autobio Dynamic Au [7st] £93,335 £90,143 5 140 525 461 21.2 304/37% 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic Au £85,300 £82,378 6.8 140 306 516 36.7 202/37% 3.0 SDV6 Autobiogr Dynamic Au [7st] £86,890 £83,912 6.8 140 306 516 36.7 202/37% 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5dr Auto !!!!! £67,500 £65,201 6.8 130 306 516 37.7 198/37% 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5dr Auto [7 seat] !!!!! £69,200 £66,842 6.8 130 306 516 37.7 198/37% 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic 5dr Auto £72,800 £70,316 6.8 140 306 516 36.7 202/37% 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic Auto [7 seat] £74,500 £71,956 6.8 140 306 516 36.7 202/37% 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Dynamic Au £92,215 £89,062 6.8 140 339 546 30.7 244/37%
2.0 P300 S 5dr Auto 2.0 P300 SE 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 HSE 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 S 5dr Auto 2.0 D180 SE 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 HSE 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 S 5dr Auto 2.0 D240 SE 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 HSE 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 S 5dr Auto 3.0 D275 SE 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 HSE 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 R-Dynamic 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 R-Dynamic S 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 R-Dynamic SE 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 S 5dr Auto 3.0 D300 SE 5dr Auto
A TO Z KIA TO LAND ROVER
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54% 53% 54% 53% 53% 52% 53% 52% 53%
DISCOVERY SPORT SUV £250/£499 £250/£499 £273/£546 £273/£546 £216/£432 £216/£432 £227/£454 £227/£454 £304/£609
VERDICT The Discovery Sport is a cleverly packaged SUV that's practical, comfortable and good to drive Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4599mm W 2173mm H 1724mm Boot 981litres 2.0 Si4 240 HSE 5dr Auto £41,765 £39,236 7.7 124 240 251 33.2 2.0 Si4 240 HSE 5dr Auto [5 Seat] £41,765 £39,236 7.7 124 240 251 33.2 2.0 Si4 240 HSE Luxury 5dr Auto £45,565 £42,798 7.7 124 240 251 32.8 2.0 Si4 240 HSE Luxury Aut [5 Seat] £45,565 £42,798 7.7 124 240 251 32.8 2.0 Si4 240 SE 5dr Auto £36,310 £34,122 7.7 124 240 251 33.2 2.0 Si4 240 SE 5dr Auto [5 Seat] £36,310 £34,122 7.7 124 240 251 33.2 2.0 Si4 240 SE Tech 5dr Auto £38,095 £35,795 7.7 124 240 251 33.2 2.0 Si4 240 SE Tech Auto [5 Seat] £38,095 £35,795 7.7 124 240 251 33.2 2.0 Si4 290 HSE Dynamic Luxury Aut £50,665 £47,579 7.1 135 290 295 31 193/37% 193/37% 197/37% 197/37% 193/37% 193/37% 193/37% 193/37% 208/37%
39E 41E 39E
53% 51% 53%
VERDICT The Evoque Convertible is expensive to buy and hampered by its weight, but it’s likeable and has great resale values. Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4370mm W 2085mm H 1609mm Boot 251litres 2.0 TD4 HSE Dynamic 2dr Auto !!!!! £48,850 £46,948 562.86 10.3 121 180 317 41.5 179/37% £293/£587 83.55 2.0 TD4 HSE Dynamic Lux 2dr Auto !!!!! £53,135 £51,061 621.86 10.3 121 180 317 41.5 179/37% £320/£639 91.03 2.0 TD4 SE Dynamic 2dr Auto £46,450 £44,644 10.3 121 180 317 42.8 175/37% £278/£557 -
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE SUV
40E 41E 40E 32E 34E 28E 30E 36E 38E 36E 33E 34E
VERDICT The Evoque has the image, equipment and residual values that premium SUV buyers expect. Some rivals are better to drive, though Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4370mm W 2090mm H 1635mm Boot 575litres 2.0 Ingenium Si4 HSE Dynamic Auto £46,300 £43,600 7.2 135 240 251 33.6 191/37% £278/£555 54% 2.0 Ingeniu Si4 HSE Dynamic Lux Au £49,815 £46,904 7.2 135 240 251 33.6 191/37% £299/£598 55% 2.0 Ingenium Si4 Landmark 5dr Auto £42,530 £40,031 7.2 135 240 251 34.4 188/37% £257/£514 55% 2.0 eD4 HSE Dynamic 5dr 2WD £40,530 £38,151 9.8 113 150 280 47.9 157/35% £231/£463 51% 2.0 eD4 HSE Dynamic Lux 5dr 2WD £44,045 £41,455 9.8 113 150 280 47.9 157/35% £252/£504 51% 2.0 eD4 SE 5dr 2WD !!!!! £31,505 £29,668 306.2 9.8 113 150 280 48.7 154/34% £174/£347 48.27 51% 2.0 eD4 SE Tech 5dr 2WD !!!!! £33,905 £31,924 331.68 9.8 113 150 280 48.7 154/34% £187/£374 51.52 51% 2.0 TD4 HSE Dynamic 5dr !!!!! £43,380 £40,830 427.91 9.6 124 180 317 46.3 160/36% £255/£510 64.73 50% 2.0 TD4 HSE Dynamic Lux 5dr !!!!! £46,895 £44,134 486.2 9.6 124 180 317 46.3 160/36% £276/£552 72.12 50% 2.0 TD4 Landmark 5dr £39,745 £37,413 9.6 124 180 317 46.3 160/36% £233/£466 50% 2.0 TD4 SE 5dr !!!!! £34,105 £32,112 337.82 9.6 124 180 317 46.3 160/36% £199/£399 53.26 50% 2.0 TD4 SE Tech 5dr !!!!! £36,505 £34,368 363.29 9.6 124 180 317 46.3 160/36% £214/£427 56.51 50%
LAND ROVER whatcar.com/land-rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE SUV
VERDICT It may not be the sensible SUV choice, but the Urus blends jaw-dropping pace with comfort and enough practicality to be usable every day Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5112mm W 2181mm H 1638mm Boot 616litres 4.0 TFSI V8 5dr Auto !!!!! £159,925 £159,925 3.6 190 650 627 22.2 290/37% £973/£1946 60% -
LAMBORGHINI whatcar.com/lamborghini URUS SUV
VERDICT A competitively priced and practical MPV, but its best rivals are more sophisticated to drive and have higher quality interiors Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4525mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 492litres 1.6 GDi ISG 1 5dr !!!!! £19,505 £17,526 235.29 10.9 115 133 122 45.6 143/29% £93/£186 43.08 1.6 GDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £20,905 £18,852 239.27 10.9 115 133 122 45.6 143/29% £100/£200 43.69 1.7 CRDi ISG 2 5dr !!!!! £22,405 £20,272 246.15 12.7 110 114 192 67.2 109/25% £92/£185 40.81 1.7 CRDi ISG 139 3 5dr !!!!! £24,955 £22,690 269.38 10 120 139 251 62.8 118/27% £111/£222 44.44 1.7 CRDi ISG 139 4 5dr !!!!! £26,945 £24,575 291.71 10 120 139 251 62.8 118/27% £120/£240 47.3
CARENS MPV
VERDICT Comfortable, re ined and with a spacious interior Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4800mm W Nmm H 1690mm Boot 142litres 2.2 CRDi GT-Line 5dr Auto £37,425 £33,819 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S 5dr Auto £42,925 £38,920 2.2 CRDi KX-1 5dr £30,225 £27,141 2.2 CRDi KX-2 5dr !!!!! £33,625 £30,294 2.2 CRDi KX-3 5dr £37,625 £34,004
SORENTO SUV
1.6T-GDi ISG 4 5dr 1.6T-GDi ISG 4 5dr DCT Auto AWD 1.6T-GDi ISG GT-Line 5dr 1.6T-GDi ISG GT-Line DCT Auto AWD 1.6 CRDi ISG 1 5dr 1.6 CRDi ISG 2 5dr 1.6 CRDi ISG 2 5dr DCT Auto 1.6 CRDi ISG 4 5dr 1.6 CRDi ISG 4 5dr DCT Auto 1.6 CRDi ISG 4 5dr DCT Auto AWD 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line 5dr 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line 5dr DCT Auto 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line DCT Auto AWD 1.6 CRDi ISG GT-Line S 5dr DCT Auto 2.0 CRDi ISG 4 5dr DCT Auto AWD 2.0 CRDi ISG GT-Line S DCT Aut AWD
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72.9 83.72 88.61 80.67 103.11 106.15 91.59 96.48 88.55 93.44 113.7 116.74 102.18 107.07 99.14 104.03
52% 51% 41% 54% 55% 47% 40% 52% 51% 49% 51% 52% 48% 47% 38% 49% 50%
57% 56% 57% 55% 55% 56% 53% 53% 56% 55% 59% 58% 58% 57% 53%
57% 59% 59% 60% 59% 60% 59% 61% 59% 61% 57% 59% 57% 59% 57% 59% 57% 59% 56% 57% 56% 57% 56% 58% 56% 58% 56% 57% 56% 57% 56% 58% 56% 58%
50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 49E 50E 50E 48E 48E
50E 49E 49E 45E 45E 49E 49E 47E 47E 48E 48E 47E
31E 35E 38E 35E 42E 42E 39E 41E 39E 41E 46E 46E 44E 45E 44E 45E
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VERDICT
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
Max speed (mph) 112 112 112 112
165
Power (ps) 136 136 136 136
565
Gov’t MPG True MPG
Torque (lb/ft) 105 105 105 105
64.2 64.2 64.2 67.3
516 20.5
101/0% 101/0% 101/0% 97/0%
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317/37% £1493/£2986
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
463 463 463 223 223 223 223
384 384 384 221 221 221 221
258 258 258 258 258
25 25 25 56.5 56.5 57.6 56.5
43.5 43.5 39.8 43.5 39.8
NX SUV
VERDICT Makes sense on paper, but the NX is disappointing to drive compared with its rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4640mm W 2130mm H 1645mm Boot 475litres 300h 2.5 F-Sport CVT [Premium Nav] £40,005 £37,566 9.2 112 197 300h 2.5 Luxury CVT [Premium Nav] £37,950 £35,640 9.2 112 197 300h 2.5 Premier 5dr CVT £44,450 £41,734 9.2 112 197 300h 2.5 SE 5dr CVT [Premium Nav] !!!!! £35,950 £33,765 9.2 112 197 300h 2.5 SE CVT [Premum Nav] 2WD £34,950 £32,827 9.2 112 197 300h 2.5 Sport CVT [Premium Nav] £36,510 £36,510 9.2 112 197 155 155 155 155 155 155
47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 48.7 47.9
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60.56 58.34 67.27 72.46 59.08
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Cost per mile
135/0% 135/0% 135/0% 135/0% 133/0% 135/0%
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£459/£919 £554/£1108 £484/£968 £517/£1033 -/-/-/-/-
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258/37% £419/£837 258/37% £355/£710 258/37% £417/£833 120/0% -/83.82 120/0% -/114/0% -/76.67 120/0% -/85.98
147/0% 147/0% 161/0% 147/0% 161/0%
VERDICT The LC is a lawed yet desirable grand tourer with a surprisingly soulful edge. The V8 version is a lot of fun Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4770mm W Nmm H 1345mm Boot 197litres 500 5.0 2dr Auto !!!!! £76,595 £76,595 4.7 168 477 398 24.6 263/37% 500 5.0 Limited Edition 2dr Auto £91,995 £91,995 4.7 168 477 398 24.4 267/37% 500 5.0 Sport 2dr Auto £80,595 £80,595 4.7 168 477 398 24.4 267/37% 500 5.0 Sport+ 2dr Auto £85,895 £85,895 4.7 168 477 398 24.4 267/37% 500h 3.5 2dr Auto !!!!! £76,605 £76,605 5 155 359 257 44.1 145/0% 500h 3.5 Limited Edition 2dr Auto £92,005 £92,005 5 155 359 257 43.5 148/0% 500h 3.5 Sport 2dr Auto £80,605 £80,605 5 155 359 257 43.5 148/0% 500h 3.5 Sport+ 2dr Auto £85,905 £85,905 5 155 359 257 43.5 148/0%
LC COUPE
168 168 168 118 118 118 118
VERDICT High quality and individual alternative to its German coupé rivals Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4705mm W 2070mm H 1390mm Boot 366litres 500 5.0 463 10th Anniversary Auto £69,995 £69,995 4.5 500 5.0 463 2dr Auto £59,690 £56,138 4.5 500 5.0 463 Carbon 2dr Auto £69,690 £65,513 4.5 300h 2.5 F-Sport CVT [Premium Nav] !!!!! £41,655 £39,111 568.78 8.6 300h 2.5 F-Sport Black Edition CVT £45,175 £42,411 8.6 300h 2.5 Luxury CVT [Premium Nav] !!!!! £39,155 £36,767 515.98 8.6 300h 2.5 Premier 2dr CVT !!!!! £43,955 £41,267 585.84 8.6
RC COUPE
354 354 354 354 354
VERDICT Well equipped and distinctive but too lawed in key areas to recommend Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5235mm W 2160mm H 1460mm Boot litres 500h 3.5 4dr CVT Auto 2WD £72,605 £70,277 5.4 155 500h 3.5 F-Sport 4dr CVT Auto 2WD £80,005 £77,437 5.4 155 500h 3.5 Luxury 4dr CVT Auto £82,605 £79,962 5.5 155 500h 3.5 Luxury 4dr CVT Auto 2WD £80,005 £77,437 5.4 155 500h 3.5 Premier 4dr CVT Auto !!!!! £98,005 £94,862 5.5 155
LS SALOON
VERDICT The IS is stylish and beautifully put together, but it struggles to compete with its more conventional executive car rivals Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4680mm W 2027mm H 1430mm Boot 450litres 300h Advance 4dr CVT Auto £34,910 £32,361 399.16 8.4 125 223 163 65.7 104/0% -/300h Executive Edition 4dr CVT Auto £32,910 £30,511 382.35 8.4 125 223 163 65.7 104/0% -/300h F-Sport CVT Auto [Navigation] !!!!! £37,010 £34,304 446.92 8.4 125 223 163 61.4 109/0% -/300h Premier 4dr CVT Auto !!!!! £40,640 £37,661 487.42 8.4 125 223 163 61.4 109/0% -/300h Sport 4dr CVT Auto !!!!! £34,010 £31,529 382.2 8.4 125 223 163 61.4 109/0% -/-
IS SALOON
VERDICT The CT is unre ined, uncomfortable and outdated Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4355mm W 2020mm H 1455mm Boot 375litres 200h 1.8 F-Sport 5dr CVT !!!!! £27,030 £25,399 200h 1.8 Luxury 5dr CVT !!!!! £26,030 £24,461 200h 1.8 Premier 5dr CVT !!!!! £30,530 £28,680 200h 1.8 SE 5dr CVT !!!!! £23,530 £22,116 -
LEXUS whatcar.com/lexus CT HATCHBACK
VERDICT Super-luxury two-door coupé-styled version of the Range Rover Doors 2 Seats 4 L 5013mm W 2220mm H 1794mm Boot litres 5.0 V8 S/C 2dr Auto £244,250 £244,250 5
RANGE ROVER SV COUPE
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 53% 52% 51% 52% 50% 56%
52% 48% 52% 52% 51% 47% 51% 51%
42% 40% 42% 43% 43% 44% 43%
55% 53% 52% 53% 48%
48% 48% 45% 43% 47%
46% 45% 44% 46%
50%
Insurance group 29E 29E 30E 28E 27E 28E
48E 50E 49E 49E 47E 50E 48E 49E
45E 44E 45E 31E 32E 31E 32E
47E 48E 49E 48E 50E
29E 28E 30E 30E 28E
17E 17E 19E 20E
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KEY INFO
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
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6 TOURER ESTATE
6 SALOON
VERDICT The 6 Tourer is a stylish family estate, but there are rivals that offer greater practicality and a more comfortable ride Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4805mm W Nmm H 1475mm Boot 522litres 2.0 SE-L Lux Nav+ 5dr £25,495 £25,243 10 128 145 157 44.8 144/29% £122/£244 2.0 SE-L Nav+ 5dr !!!!! £24,095 £23,857 10 128 145 157 44.8 144/29% £115/£230 2.0 Sport Nav+ 5dr £26,895 £26,629 9.4 133 165 157 43.5 148/30% £133/£266
40.81 41.51
45.12 39.83 40.52 39.1 39.9 40.65 41.37
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£81/£161 £84/£169
£106/£212 £81/£161 £86/£171 £84/£169 £82/£164 £86/£171 £93/£187 £97/£194
142/29% £118/£235 142/29% £111/£222 146/30% £129/£257 153/31% £156/£312 124/28% £132/£264 124/28% £143/£286 117/27% £121/£242 117/27% £115/£230 117/27% £124/£249
48.7 55.4 55.4 55.4 74.3 74.3 68.9 68.9
VERDICT The 6 is a well rounded and appealing car, but it’s not as spacious nor good to drive as its rivals Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4870mm W Nmm H 1450mm Boot 480litres 2.0 SE-L Lux Nav+ 4dr £24,595 £24,352 9.9 129 145 157 45.6 2.0 SE-L Nav+ 4dr £23,195 £22,966 9.9 129 145 157 45.6 2.0 Sport Nav+ 4dr £25,995 £25,738 9.4 134 165 157 44.1 2.5 GT Sport Nav+ 4dr Auto £30,795 £30,493 8.1 138 194 190 42.2 2.2d 184 Sport Nav+ 4dr £28,495 £28,213 8.5 141 184 328 60.1 2.2d GT Sport Nav+ 4dr £30,885 £30,579 8.5 141 184 328 60.1 2.2d SE-L Lux Nav+ 4dr £27,195 £26,926 10 131 150 280 64.2 2.2d SE-L Nav+ 4dr £25,795 £25,540 10 131 150 280 64.2 2.2d Sport Nav+ 4dr £27,895 £27,619 10 131 150 280 64.2
155 155 155 155 199 199 280 280
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119/24% 119/24%
3 FASTBACK SALOON
165 120 120 120 105 105 150 150
£74/£149 £51/£103 £54/£109 £60/£119 £64/£127 £57/£115 £61/£121 £61/£121
£366/£731 £415/£830 £475/£950 £415/£830 £475/£950 £486/£972 £434/£868 £348/£697 112.75 £398/£796 £398/£796 £402/£805 -
Cost per mile
VERDICT The 3 Fastback drives well, has a comfortable ride and comes with plenty of standard kit Doors Seats L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 2.0 SE-L Nav 4dr !!!!! £20,395 £19,373 235.7 8.8 123 120 155 55.4 2.0 Sport Nav 4dr !!!!! £21,295 £20,219 240.26 8.8 123 120 155 55.4
130 121 121 121 115 115 130 130
135/28% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 99/23% 99/23% 107/25% 107/25%
8.2 8.9 8.9 8.9 11 11 8.1 8.1
VERDICT The 3 is an also-ran in the iercely competitive family car class Doors Seats L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 2.0 165 Sport Nav 5dr !!!!! £22,995 £21,819 257.36 2.0 SE-L Nav 5dr !!!!! £20,395 £19,373 227.5 2.0 Sport Black 5dr £21,595 £20,501 2.0 Sport Nav 5dr !!!!! £21,295 £20,219 232.06 1.5d SE-L Nav 5dr !!!!! £21,595 £20,499 240.5 1.5d Sport Nav 5dr !!!!! £22,495 £21,345 245.87 2.2d SE-L Nav 5dr !!!!! £22,595 £21,441 246.39 2.2d Sport Nav 5dr !!!!! £23,495 £22,287 251.28
3 HATCHBACK
127/26% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23%
VERDICT Mazda's rival to the Ford Fiesta is fun to drive. If only it was quieter and more comfortable Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4060mm W 1983mm H 1495mm Boot 280litres 1.5 115 GT Sport Nav+ 5dr £17,395 £16,794 9 129 115 110 50.4 1.5 75 SE+ 5dr £13,595 £13,127 11.3 117 75 100 55.4 1.5 75 SE-L+ 5dr £14,395 £13,899 11.3 117 75 100 55.4 1.5 Black+ Edition 5dr £15,795 £15,250 9.7 117 90 109 55.4 1.5 GT Sport Nav+ 5dr £16,795 £16,215 9.7 117 90 109 55.4 1.5 SE-L Nav+ 5dr !!!!! £15,195 £14,671 9.7 117 90 109 55.4 1.5 Sport Black+ 5dr £15,995 £15,443 9.7 117 90 109 55.4 1.5 Sport Nav+ 5dr £15,995 £15,443 9.7 117 90 109 55.4
MAZDA whatcar.com/mazda 2 HATCHBACK
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
VERDICT The Levante is spacious and well equipped, but the driving experience doesn’t live up to the badge’s promise Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5003mm W 2158mm H 1679mm Boot 580litres 3.0 V6 5dr Auto £61,425 £61,425 6 156 350 369 23.1 278/37% 3.0 V6 GranLusso 5dr Auto £69,425 £69,425 6 156 350 369 23.9 273/37% 3.0 V6 GranLusso S 5dr Auto £79,125 £79,125 5.2 164 430 428 23.7 275/37% 3.0 V6 GranSport 5dr Auto £69,425 £69,425 6 156 350 369 23.5 278/37% 3.0 V6 GranSport S 5dr Auto £79,125 £79,125 5.2 164 430 428 23.1 282/37% 3.0 V6 GranSport S Nerissimo Edit Au £80,655 £80,655 5.2 164 430 428 25.9 253/37% 3.0 V6 S 5dr Auto £72,525 £72,525 5.2 164 430 428 23.7 275/37% 3.0 V6d 5dr Auto !!!!! £58,315 £58,315 723.62 6.9 142 275 443 34 220/37% 3.0 V6d GranLusso 5dr Auto £66,315 £66,315 6.9 142 275 443 34.8 213/37% 3.0 V6d GranSport 5dr Auto £66,315 £66,315 6.9 142 275 443 34 220/37% 3.0 V6d GranSport Nerissimo Editi Au £66,530 £66,530 6.9 142 275 443 39.2 189/37%
LEVANTE SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT
LAND ROVER TO McLAREN MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
LAND ROVER TO McLAREN
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z LAND ROVER TO McLAREN Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 43% 42% 43%
42% 41% 42% 41% 37% 37% 36% 35% 36%
38% 40%
42% 40% 42% 42% 31% 35% 32% 35%
44% 39% 40% 40% 44% 39% 42% 40%
58% 56% 51% 56% 51% 52% 51% 53% 51% 51% 54%
20E 20E 22E
20E 20E 22E 26E 28E 29A 24E 23E 24E
16E 17E
21E 16E 17E 17E 13E 14E 21E 21E
20E 13E 13E 15E 16E 15E 15E 15E
N N N N N N N N N N N
Insurance group
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VERDICT The sam as above, but with a folding hard-top roof Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4084mm W 1933mm H 1129mm Boot litres 3.5 V6 350 Sport 2dr !!!!! £59,435 £59,435 3.5 V6 410 Sport 2dr £104,955 £104,955 3.9 3.4
3.9 3.9 3.4 3.3
170 145
170 170 180 180
350 410
350 350 410 430
VERDICT Handsome and high in quality. Fast, too, but ride is rather irm Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5262mm W 2128mm H 1481mm Boot 530litres 3.0 V6 4dr Auto £78,175 £78,175 3.0 V6 GranLusso 4dr Auto £86,675 £86,675 3.0 V6 GranLusso S 430 4dr Auto £92,970 £92,970 3.0 V6 GranSport 4dr Auto £86,675 £86,675 3.0 V6 GranSport S 430 4dr Auto £92,970 £92,970 3.0 V6 GranSp S Nerissimo Ed 430 Au £96,270 £96,270 3.0 V6 S 430 4dr Auto £84,570 £84,570 3.0 V6d 4dr Auto !!!!! £74,265 £74,265 3.0 V6d GranLusso 4dr Auto !!!!! £82,765 £82,765 3.0 V6d GranSport 4dr Auto !!!!! £82,765 £82,765 3.0 V6d GranSport Nerissimo Editi Au £83,560 £83,560 -
QUATTROPORTE SALOON
5.5 5.5 5 5.5 5 5 5 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
VERDICT The Ghibli looks swanky, but it’s off the pace in most other areas Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4971mm W 2128mm H 1461mm Boot 500litres 3.0 V6 4dr Auto !!!!! £57,015 £57,015 5.5 3.0 V6 GranLusso 4dr Auto £64,825 £64,825 5.5 3.0 V6 GranSport 4dr Auto £64,825 £64,825 5.5 3.0 V6d 4dr Auto £52,895 £52,895 6.3 3.0 V6d GranLusso 4dr Auto £60,915 £60,915 6.3 3.0 V6d GranSport 4dr Auto £60,915 £60,915 6.3
MASERATI whatcar.com/maserati GHIBLI SALOON
167 167 178 167 178 178 178 156 156 156 156
165 165 165 155 155 155
350 350 430 350 430 430 430 275 275 275 275
350 350 350 275 275 275
28 28 14.4 26.1
369 369 428 369 428 428 428 443 443 443 443
369 369 369 443 443 443
25.2 25.2 29.4 25.2 29.4 29.4 29.4 37.6 38.6 37.6 45.6
25.6 25.4 25.4 40.3 37.6 38.6
28 27.9 27.9 28 28 27.9 27.9
295 28 310 14.4
295 295 310 325
VERDICT Superb handling and strong performance; most rivals are easier to live with, though Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4394mm W 1972mm H 1240mm Boot Nlitres 3.5 V6 +2 GT410 Sport 2dr !!!!! £87,615 £87,615 4.2 186 416 302 3.5 V6 +2 GT430 2dr £114,735 £114,735 3.8 190 436 325 3.5 V6 +2 GT430 Sport 2dr £106,735 £106,735 3.8 196 436 325 3.5 V6 410 Sport 2dr £84,315 £84,315 4.2 186 416 302 3.5 V6 GT410 Sport 2dr £87,615 £87,615 4.2 186 416 302 3.5 V6 GT430 2dr £114,735 £114,735 3.8 190 436 325 3.5 V6 GT430 Sport 2dr £106,735 £106,735 3.8 196 436 325
EVORA COUPE
EXIGE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE
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VERDICT Noisy, grippy, fast and awesome Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4084mm W 1933mm H 1129mm Boot litres 3.5 V6 350 Sport 2dr !!!!! £59,435 £59,435 3.5 V6 350 Sport Special Edition 2dr £64,135 £64,135 3.5 V6 410 Sport 2dr £104,955 £104,955 3.5 V6 430 Cup 2dr £102,835 £102,835
EXIGE COUPE
£287/£574 £324/£647 £287/£575 £232/£463 £261/£522
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£340/£681 £387/£773 £387/£773 £318/£636 £364/£729 £364/£729
£532/£1065 £696/£1393 £647/£1294 £512/£1024 £532/£1065 £696/£1393 £647/£1294
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33% 35% 33% 35% 34% 34% 32% 27% 29% 29% 31%
38% 37% 37% 34% 34% 38%
50% 50% 50% 49% 49% 49% 49%
48% 47%
56% 61% 54% 53%
52% 53% 54% 52% 52%
45% 46% 44%
47% 45% 47% 45% 46%
N N N N N N N N N N N
N N N N N N
N N N N N N N
50D N
50D 50D N N
48D N N 48D N
43E 43E 41E
41E 41E 42E 41E 42E
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£31,695 £29,395 £31,785 £28,095 £26,695 £28,795
£31,384 £29,104 £31,470 £27,817 £26,431 £28,510
42.2 40.4 45.6 45.6 45.6 45.6 64.2
41.5 58.6 58.6 62.8 62.8 62.8
156/32% 126/29% 126/29% 119/27% 119/27% 119/27%
£166/£332 £141/£282 £152/£305 £125/£251 £119/£238 £128/£257
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720S COUPE
570S SPIDER
570S COUPE
212 212 212
720 720 720
568 26.4 568 26.4 568 26.4
443 26.6 443 26.6
249/37% £1286/£2573 249/37% £1344/£2689 249/37% £1344/£2689
249/37% £901/£1803 249/37% £968/£1936
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45% 44% 48% 46% 46%
VERDICT Staggeringly fast and involving yet perfectly usable every day Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4543mm W 2161mm H 1196mm Boot 150litres 4.0 V8 2dr SSG Auto !!!!! £210,415 £210,415 2.9 4.0 V8 Luxury 2dr SSG Auto £219,835 £219,835 2.9 4.0 V8 Performance 2dr SSG Auto £219,835 £219,835 2.9
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143/29% £108/£216 143/29% £120/£240 156/32% £126/£251 156/32% £139/£278 156/32% £145/£290
VERDICT A folding hard-top roof broadens the appeal of the 570S. The Spider is great to drive quickly yet also usable as an everyday car Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4530mm W 2095mm H 1202mm Boot 150litres 3.8 V8 2dr SSG Auto !!!!! £166,565 £166,565 3.2 204 570 443 26.6 249/37% £1016/£2032 -
44.8 44.8 40.9 40.9 40.9
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112 112 151 151 151
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132 132 184 184 184
VERDICT The 570S is crushingly fast yet communicative and fun, even at sane speeds Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4530mm W 2095mm H 1202mm Boot litres 3.8 V8 2dr SSG Auto !!!!! £147,965 £147,965 3.2 204 570 3.8 V8 2dr SSG Auto £158,815 £158,815 3.4 204 570
126 126 137 137 137
46% 44% 42% 47% 45% 45%
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8.7 8.7 6.8 6.8 6.8
£91/£181 £99/£199 £111/£223 £116/£232 £129/£258 £135/£269
55% 54% 48% 48% 48%
51% 51% 51% 51% 51% 52% 44%
42% 38% 38% 37% 36% 38%
VERDICT The magni icent 540C is surprisingly usable, shockingly rapid and great fun to drive, even at everyday speeds Doors 2 Seats 2 L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 3.8 V8 2dr SSG Auto !!!!! £128,125 £128,125 3.4 199 540 398 26.6 258/37% £777/£1554
MCLAREN whatcar.com/mclaren 540C COUPE
VERDICT The same as the regular MX 5, but with a folding hard-top roof Doors 2 Seats 2 L 3915mm W Nmm H 1230mm Boot 127litres 1.5 132 SE-L Nav+ 2dr £22,595 £21,367 1.5 132 Sport Nav+ 2dr £25,095 £23,729 2.0 184 SE-L Nav+ 2dr £24,095 £22,801 2.0 184 Sport Nav+ 2dr !!!!! £26,595 £25,164 2.0 GT Sport Nav+ 2dr £27,795 £26,298 -
MX 5 RF CONVERTIBLE
MX 5 CONVERTIBLE
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152 152 152 152 152 152 199
190 328 328 280 280 280
VERDICT The MX 5 is a terri ic two-seat convertible that's great to drive and won't cost a fortune to buy or own Doors 2 Seats 2 L 3915mm W Nmm H 1225mm Boot 130litres 1.5 132 SE+ 2dr £18,995 £18,152 8.3 127 132 112 44.8 143/29% 1.5 132 SE-L Nav+ 2dr £20,795 £19,871 8.3 127 132 112 44.8 143/29% 1.5 132 Sport Nav+ 2dr £23,295 £22,258 8.3 127 132 112 44.8 143/29% 2.0 184 SE-L Nav+ 2dr £22,295 £21,317 6.5 136 184 151 40.9 156/32% 2.0 184 Sport Nav+ 2dr !!!!! £24,795 £23,705 6.5 136 184 151 40.9 156/32% 2.0 GT Sport Nav+ 2dr £25,795 £24,660 6.5 136 184 151 40.9 156/32%
150 150 121 121 121 121 115
194 184 184 150 150 150
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121 124 119 119 119 119 114
139 140 140 130 130 130
VERDICT The CX 5 is one of the best SUVs you can buy, thanks to its smart, practical interior and excellent handling Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4550mm W Nmm H 1675mm Boot 506litres 2.0 SE-L Nav+ 5dr £24,795 £23,446 10.3 125 165 157 44.1 146/30% £123/£245 2.0 Sport Nav+ 5dr !!!!! £28,295 £26,753 10.3 125 165 157 44.1 145/30% £140/£280 2.2d 184 Sport Nav+ 5dr AWD £32,595 £30,834 9.3 129 184 328 54.3 137/31% £166/£331 2.2d SE-L Nav+ 5dr !!!!! £26,695 £25,241 9.9 127 150 280 56.5 130/30% £132/£264 2.2d Sport Nav+ 5dr £29,695 £28,076 9.9 127 150 280 57.6 128/29% £142/£285
9.7 8.8 9 9 9 9 9.9
8.1 8.6 8.6 10.2 10.2 10.2
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152/31% £126/£252 160/33% £128/£256 141/29% £91/£181 141/29% £97/£195 141/29% £106/£212 141/29% £104/£207 114/26% £98/£196
CX 5 SUV
VERDICT Well equipped and agile, but interior quality is poor Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4275mm W Nmm H 1535mm Boot 350litres 2.0 150 Sport Nav + 5dr Auto AWD £24,995 £23,896 2.0 150 Sport Nav + 5dr AWD £23,795 £22,750 2.0 SE Nav + 5dr £18,995 £18,152 2.0 SE-L Nav + 5dr £20,395 £19,489 2.0 Sport Black + 5dr £22,195 2.0 Sport Nav + 5dr !!!!! £21,695 £20,730 1.8d Sport Nav + 5dr £22,895 £21,876
CX 3 SUV
2.5 GT Sport Nav+ 5dr Auto 2.2d 184 Sport Nav+ 5dr 2.2d GT Sport Nav+ 5dr 2.2d SE-L Lux Nav+ 5dr 2.2d SE-L Nav+ 5dr 2.2d Sport Nav+ 5dr
A TO Z LEXUS TO McLAREN
260/37% 259/37% 223/37% 260/37% 223/37% 223/37% 223/37% 198/37% 191/37% 198/37% 163/36%
255/37% 257/37% 257/37% 184/37% 198/37% 191/37%
225/37% 234/37% 234/37% 225/37% 225/37% 234/37% 234/37%
235/37% £355/£711 240/37% £636/£1272
235/37% £355/£711 235/37% £384/£769 240/37% £636/£1272 245/37% £623/£1246
VERDICT A proper sports car, full of sensation. The Elise demands dedication for day-to-day use, but it’s worth the effort Doors Seats L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.8 Cup 250 2dr !!!!! £48,705 £48,705 3.9 154 246 184 37.7 175/36% 1.8 Cup 250 R 2dr £54,805 £54,805 3.9 154 246 184 37.7 175/36% 1.8 Special Edition 250 2dr !!!!! £48,785 £48,785 4.3 154 243 184 37.7 175/36% 1.8 Sport 220 2dr !!!!! £40,605 £40,605 4.2 145 217 184 45 173/35% 1.8 Sprint 220 2dr £45,605 £45,605 4.2 145 217 184 45 173/35%
LOTUS whatcar.com/lotus ELISE CONVERTIBLE
313 313 313
138/0% 138/0% 136/0%
124 124 124
VERDICT Seven-seat version of the RX; third-row seats aren’t the roomiest Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4890mm W 2180mm H 1690mm Boot litres 450h 3.5 Luxury 5dr CVT £54,105 £50,519 8 450h 3.5 Premier 5dr CVT £62,005 £57,886 8 450h 3.5 SE 5dr CVT !!!!! £51,005 £47,629 8
RX L SUV
134/0% 134/0% 134/0% 132/0% 134/0%
RX SUV
VERDICT The RX is comfortable and well equipped, but it's not as good to drive as many of its rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4890mm W 2180mm H 1690mm Boot 453litres 450h 3.5 F-Sport 5dr CVT !!!!! £54,200 £50,608 628.31 7.7 124 313 247 47.9 450h 3.5 Luxury 5dr CVT !!!!! £51,700 £48,277 590.81 7.7 124 313 247 47.9 450h 3.5 Premier 5dr CVT !!!!! £59,700 £55,737 718.75 7.7 124 313 247 47.9 450h 3.5 SE 5dr CVT !!!!! £48,700 £45,479 544.35 7.7 124 313 247 48.7 450h 3.5 Sport 5dr CVT £51,700 £48,277 7.7 124 313 247 47.9
N N N
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N N
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24E 25E 30A 30A 31A
25E 26E 26E 31A 31A 32A
15E 16E 23E 19E 19E
18E 18E 18E 15E 17E 16E 15E
26E 28E 29A 24E 24E 24E
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Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
A CLASS SALOON
Boot litres -
8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1
143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143
163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163
184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184
53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3
121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25%
£121/£242 £127/£254 £131/£262 £136/£272 £116/£232 £122/£244 £126/£252 £131/£262
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT We’re yet to drive this car Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4549mm W 1992mm H 1446mm A200 AMG Line 4dr Auto £29,295 A200 AMG Line Executive 4dr Auto £30,690 A200 AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto £31,690 A200 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £32,890 A200 Sport 4dr Auto £28,095 A200 Sport Executive 4dr Auto £29,490 A200 Sport Premium 4dr Auto £30,490 A200 Sport Premium Plus 4dr Auto £31,690
Gov’t MPG True MPG
£110/£220 £116/£232 £120/£240 £125/£251 £98/£196 £104/£208 £105/£209 £111/£221 £115/£230 £120/£240 £125/£251 £132/£264 £137/£273 £142/£284 £120/£240 £126/£253 £131/£262 £137/£273 £153/£307 £160/£321 £165/£331 £171/£343 £141/£281 £147/£295 £152/£304 £158/£316 £158/£316 £165/£330 £170/£340 £176/£352 £145/£290 £152/£303 £157/£313 £162/£325 £123/£245 £129/£257 £133/£266 £138/£276 £107/£213 £112/£225 £117/£235 £123/£247 £128/£256 £133/£266
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT Classy, good to drive and packed with technology. One of the best premium hatchbacks you can buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4419mm W 1992mm H 1440mm Boot 370litres A180 AMG Line 5dr £25,550 £23,761 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 AMG Line Executive 5dr £26,945 £25,055 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 AMG Line Premium 5dr £27,945 £25,983 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr £29,145 £27,096 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 SE 5dr £22,850 £21,257 9.2 134 136 148 51.4 127/26% A180 SE Executive 5dr £24,245 £22,551 9.2 134 136 148 51.4 127/26% A180 Sport 5dr £24,350 £22,648 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 Sport Executive 5dr £25,745 £23,942 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 Sport Premium 5dr £26,745 £24,870 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A180 Sport Premium Plus 5dr £27,945 £25,983 9.2 134 136 148 50.4 129/26% A200 AMG Line 5dr £27,140 £25,239 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 AMG Line Executive 5dr £28,535 £26,533 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 AMG Line Premium 5dr £29,535 £27,460 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr £30,735 £28,573 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 Sport 5dr £25,940 £24,126 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 Sport Executive 5dr £27,335 £25,420 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 Sport Premium 5dr £28,335 £26,347 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A200 Sport Premium Plus 5dr £29,535 £27,460 8.2 140 163 184 47.1 136/28% A220 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto £30,940 6.9 146 190 221 43.5 148/30% A220 4Matic AMG Line Executive Au £32,335 6.9 146 190 221 43.5 148/30% A220 4Matic AMG Line Premium Aut £33,335 6.9 146 190 221 43.5 148/30% A220 4Matic AMG Line Prem Plus Au £34,535 6.9 146 190 221 43.5 148/30% A220 AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £29,340 6.9 149 190 221 45.6 141/29% A220 AMG Line Executive 5dr Auto £30,735 6.9 149 190 221 45.6 141/29% A220 AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto £31,735 6.9 149 190 221 45.6 141/29% A220 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £32,935 6.9 149 190 221 45.6 141/29% A250 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto £31,840 6.2 155 224 258 43.5 148/30% A250 4Matic AMG Line Executive Au £33,235 6.2 155 224 258 43.5 148/30% A250 4Matic AMG Line Premium Aut £34,235 6.2 155 224 258 43.5 148/30% A250 4Matic AMG Line Prem Plus Au £35,435 6.2 155 224 258 43.5 148/30% A250 AMG Line 5dr Auto £30,240 £28,481 6.2 155 224 258 45.6 141/29% A250 AMG Line Executive 5dr Auto £31,635 £29,792 6.2 155 224 258 45.6 141/29% A250 AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto £32,635 £30,732 6.2 155 224 258 45.6 141/29% A250 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £33,835 £31,860 6.2 155 224 258 45.6 141/29% A180d AMG Line 5dr Auto £28,540 £26,538 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d AMG Line Executive 5dr Auto £29,935 £27,831 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto £30,935 £28,759 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £32,135 £29,872 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d SE 5dr Auto £25,800 £23,993 10.5 126 116 192 68.9 108/25% A180d SE Executive 5dr Auto £27,195 £25,287 10.5 126 116 192 68.9 108/25% A180d Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £27,340 £25,425 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d Sport Executive 5dr Auto £28,735 £26,718 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d Sport Premium 5dr Auto £29,735 £27,646 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26% A180d Sport Premium Plus 5dr Auto £30,935 £28,759 10.5 126 116 192 67.3 111/26%
MERCEDES BENZ whatcar.com/mercedes-benz A CLASS HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile -
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Retained value @3yrs/36k miles -
48% 48% 48% 47% 47% 47% 46% 46% 46% 45% 47% 47% 46% 46% 45% 45% 45% 44% 46% 46% 46% 45% 46% 46% 46% 45% 46% 46% 45% 45% 46% 46% 46% 45% 47% 46% 46% 45% 46% 46% 45% 45% 45% 44%
Insurance group -
20E 20E 20E 21E 19E 19E 20E 20E 20E 21E 23E 23E 24E 24E 23E 23E 23E 24E 28E 28E 28E 29E 27E 27E 28E 28E 29E 30E 30E 31E 31E 30E 30E 30E 18E 18E 18E 19E 17E 17E 18E 18E 18E 19E
MERCEDES-BENZ
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VERDICT
KEY INFO
£36,360 £33,170 £45,010 £43,259 £49,380 £47,467 £46,485 £44,704 £48,180 £46,331
Contract hire per month 644.71 -
0-62mph (sec) 7.7 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
Max speed (mph) 143 155 155 155 155
Power (ps) 177 381 381 381 381
258 350 350 350 350
Torque (lb/ft) 58.9 40.9 38.7 32.8 32.8
Monthly company car tax bill Cost per mile
69.35 71.25 72.81 73.38 77.94 80.02 71.54 73.5 75.11 64.02 58.5 60.33 60.4
VERDICT The C Class looks swish and diesel versions are super-efficient. There are roomier and more comfortable rivals, though Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4686mm W 2020mm H 1444mm Boot 335litres C350e AMG Line 4dr Auto !!!!! £41,000 £41,000 513.77 5.9 155 293 258 134.5 52/0% -/C350e AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto !!!!! £42,695 £42,695 528.67 5.9 155 293 258 134.5 52/0% -/C350e AMG Line Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £43,995 £43,995 540.93 5.9 155 293 258 134.5 52/0% -/C350e Sport 4dr Auto !!!!! £39,490 £39,490 546.56 5.9 155 293 258 134.5 48/0% -/C350e Sport Premium 4dr Auto !!!!! £41,185 £41,185 582.65 5.9 155 293 258 134.5 48/0% -/C350e Sport Premium Plus 4dr Auto !!!!! £42,485 £42,485 599.08 5.9 155 293 258 134.5 48/0% -/C180 AMG Line 4dr £33,665 8.2 140 156 184 47.9 134/27% £150/£301 C180 AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto £38,060 £34,996 8.3 140 156 184 43.5 149/30% £189/£378 C180 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £40,260 £37,014 8.3 140 156 184 43.5 149/30% £200/£400 C180 S 4dr £28,955 8.2 140 156 184 47.9 134/27% £129/£258 C180 SE 4dr £30,520 8.2 140 156 184 47.1 138/28% £141/£282 C180 Sport 4dr £32,170 8.2 140 156 184 47.1 138/28% £149/£298 C180 Sport Premium 4dr Auto £36,565 £33,624 8.3 140 156 184 44.1 145/30% £182/£363 C180 Sport Premium Plus 4dr Auto £38,765 £35,643 8.3 140 156 184 44.1 145/30% £193/£385 C200 4Matic AMG Line 4dr Auto !!!!! £36,080 £36,080 454.2 7.4 145 184 221 40.9 157/32% £189/£379 C200 4Matic AMG Line Premium Aut !!!!! £37,775 £37,775 469.57 7.4 145 184 221 40.9 157/32% £198/£397 C200 4Matic AMG Line Premium+ Au !!!!! £39,075 £39,075 482.18 7.4 145 184 221 40.9 157/32% £205/£411 C200 AMG Line 4dr !!!!! £32,570 £32,570 416.78 7.5 147 184 221 49.6 132/27% £145/£291 C200 SE 4dr !!!!! £29,040 £29,040 379.75 7.5 147 184 221 53.3 123/25% £120/£240 C200 SE Executive Edition 4dr !!!!! £30,335 £30,335 394.09 7.5 147 184 221 53.3 123/25% £126/£251 C200 Sport 4dr !!!!! £31,035 £31,035 394.37 7.5 147 184 221 53.3 123/25% £128/£257
C CLASS SALOON
57.53 54.55 73.82 90.35 53.93 51 63.63 63.11 58.73 60.19 55.81 69.24 97.02 113.4 -
£132/£264 £146/£292 £122/£244 £136/£272 £149/£299 £160/£319 £169/£337 £197/£395 £207/£414 £205/£410 £220/£440 £136/£273 £127/£254 £140/£280 £175/£349 £144/£288 £184/£369 £193/£387 £199/£398 £208/£417 £164/£328 £135/£269 £179/£357 £147/£295 £249/£498 £288/£576 £284/£568 £294/£589
134/27% 158/32% 134/27% 134/27% 150/31% 150/31% 150/31% 168/34% 168/34% 160/33% 160/33% 111/26% 111/26% 111/26% 126/29% 108/25% 144/32% 144/32% 148/33% 148/33% 126/29% 108/25% 126/29% 108/25% 162/33% 171/35% 195/37% 195/37%
123/28% £169/£337 73.2 162/33% £244/£489 96.37 171/35% £283/£566 112.63 194/37% £279/£557 194/37% £289/£578 -
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
VERDICT The CLA Shooting Brake is great to look at, but rival estates are more practical and better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4640mm W 2032mm H 1435mm Boot 495litres CLA 180 AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £29,585 £26,862 356.06 9.1 130 122 148 48.7 CLA 180 AMG Line Edition 5dr £27,945 £27,945 9.1 130 122 148 40.9 CLA 180 Sport 5dr !!!!! £27,385 £24,871 333.17 9.1 130 122 148 48.7 CLA 180 WhiteArt 5dr !!!!! £30,430 £27,627 9.1 130 122 148 48.7 CLA 200 AMG Line Edition 5dr £29,160 £29,160 8.5 139 156 184 42.8 CLA 200 AMG Line Night Edition 5dr £31,170 £31,170 8.5 139 156 184 42.8 CLA 200 AMG Line Night Edition Plus £32,865 £32,865 8.5 139 156 184 42.8 CLA 220 AMG Line Nght Ed 4M Ti Au £35,405 £35,405 7.2 149 184 221 38.2 CLA 220 AMG Line Ngt Ed+ 4M Ti Au £37,100 £37,100 7.2 149 184 221 38.2 CLA 250 AMG 4Matic 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £37,795 £34,321 466.46 6.7 149 218 258 40.9 CLA 250 WhiteArt 4Matc AMG Ti Au !!!!! £40,570 £36,833 597.79 6.7 149 218 258 40.9 CLA 200d AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £31,735 £28,808 348.23 9.7 134 136 221 65.7 CLA 200d Sport 5dr !!!!! £29,535 £26,817 325.72 9.7 134 136 221 65.7 CLA 200d WhiteArt 5dr !!!!! £32,580 £29,572 9.7 134 136 221 65.7 CLA 220d AMG Line 4Matic Tip Auto !!!!! £36,365 £32,998 412.73 7.8 140 177 258 58.9 CLA 220d AMG Line 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £34,725 £31,510 387.48 7.8 142 177 258 67.3 CLA 220d AMG Line Night Editi Ti Au £35,135 £35,135 7.8 142 170 258 51.4 CLA 220d AMG Line Night Edi+ Ti Au £36,830 £36,830 7.8 142 170 258 51.4 CLA 220d AMG Line Ngt Ed 4M Ti Au £36,735 £36,735 7.8 140 170 258 50.4 CLA 220d AMG Line Nt Ed+ 4M Ti Au £38,430 £38,430 7.8 140 170 258 50.4 CLA 220d Sport 4Matic 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £34,165 £31,007 390.21 7.8 140 177 258 58.9 CLA 220d Sport 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £32,525 £29,519 364.97 7.8 142 177 258 67.3 CLA 220d WhiteArt 4Matic Tip Auto !!!!! £37,210 £33,762 7.8 140 177 258 58.9 CLA 220d WhiteArt 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £35,570 £32,274 7.8 142 177 258 67.3 AMG 45 4Matic 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £45,860 £43,405 649.42 4.3 155 381 350 40.9 AMG 45 4Matic Yellow Nght Ed Ti Au !!!!! £50,230 £47,552 4.3 155 381 350 38.7 AMG 45 Night Edition 4Matic Tip Aut £47,335 £47,335 4.3 155 381 350 32.8 AMG 45 Night Edition Plus 4Ma Ti Au £49,030 £49,030 4.3 155 381 350 32.8
CLA SHOOTING BRAKE ESTATE
CLA 220d WhiteArt 4Matic Tip Auto AMG 45 4Matic 4dr Tip Auto AMG 45 4Matic Yellow Nght Ed Ti Au AMG 45 Night Edition 4Matic Tip Aut AMG 45 Night Edition Plus 4Ma Ti Au
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
MERCEDES-BENZ
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z MERCEDES-BENZ Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 37% 38% 38% 37% 38% 38% 39% 39% 38% 36% 37% 37% 37% 38% 39% 39% 39% 37% 39% 38%
45% 49% 47% 47% 47% 47% 46% 45% 44% 43% 42% 43% 44% 45% 41% 42% 44% 44% 43% 43% 42% 43% 42% 43% 53% 52% 54% 53%
42% 53% 52% 54% 53%
39E 39E 39E 38E 39E 39E 32E 32E 31E 31E 32E 32E 32E 31E 29E 29E 31E
23E 24E 23E 25E 27E 28E 29E 33E 33E 33E 35E 23E 22E 25E 27E 27E 31E 32E 32E 32E 26E 26E 32E 31E 45E 46E 46E 46E
32E 45E 46E 46E 46E
Insurance group
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£29,095 £30,490 £31,490 £32,690 £27,895 £29,290 £30,290 £31,490
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10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6
128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128
116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116
192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3
110/26% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26%
£125/£250 £131/£262 £136/£271 £141/£281 £120/£240 £126/£252 £130/£261 £136/£271
CLA COUPE
C CLASS ESTATE
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£36,400 £34,245 £37,580 £38,880 £30,755 £33,295 £32,050 £32,750 £34,945 £36,085 £37,385 £38,280 £39,975 £41,275 £39,975 £41,275 £35,040 £36,680 £38,375 £31,550 £32,845 £33,545 £39,335 £41,030 £42,330 £40,265 £41,960 £43,260 £45,860 £47,555 £48,855 £62,415 £65,010 £69,165 £71,760
£34,245 £37,580 £38,880 £30,755 £32,050 £32,750 £36,085 £37,385 £38,280 £39,975 £41,275 £39,975 £41,275 £35,040 £36,680 £38,375 £31,550 £32,845 £33,545 £39,335 £41,030 £42,330 £40,265 £41,960 £43,260 £45,860 £47,555 £48,855 £62,415 £65,010 £69,165 £71,760
421.59 449.38 461.64 394.05 408.39 408.67 436.27 448.52 453.76 468.66 496.67 425.99 398.45 412.79 413.07 468.05 498.7 510.96 499.83 514.73 526.99 695.11 714.14 729.56 909.44 946.85 1005.73 1043.14
8.5 9.7 10.2 10.2 9.7 8.5 9.7 9.7 8.5 10.2 10.2 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.7 7.5 7.5 7.7 7.7 7.7 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.1 4.1 4 4
140 135 134 134 135 140 135 135 140 134 134 143 143 143 143 143 145 146 146 145 145 145 150 150 150 152 152 152 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
160 136 136 136 136 160 136 136 160 136 136 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 204 204 204 231 231 231 367 367 367 476 476 510 510
266 221 236 236 221 266 221 221 266 236 236 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 369 369 369 369 369 369 384 384 384 479 479 516 516
68.9 68.9 62.8 62.8 72.4 65.7 72.4 72.4 65.7 65.7 65.7 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 67.3 61.4 61.4 70.6 70.6 70.6 58.9 58.9 58.9 74.3 74.3 74.3 35.3 35.3 35.3 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5
VERDICT The C Class Estate is well equipped and has a plush interior, but it’s not as good to drive as its rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4702mm W 2020mm H Nmm Boot 350litres C350e AMG Line 5dr Auto £42,200 £42,200 523.1 6.2 153 293 258 134.5 C350e AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto £43,895 £43,895 539.73 6.2 153 293 258 122.8 C350e AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £45,195 £45,195 551.99 6.2 153 293 258 122.8 C350e Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £40,690 £40,690 575.49 6.2 153 293 258 134.5 C350e Sport Premium 5dr Auto !!!!! £42,995 £42,995 539.2 6.2 153 293 258 122.8 C350e Sport Premium Plus 5dr Auto !!!!! £44,295 £44,295 551.46 6.2 153 293 258 122.8 C180 AMG Line 5dr £34,865 8.4 139 156 184 47.1 C180 AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto £39,260 £36,097 8.5 138 156 184 43.5 C180 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto £41,460 £38,115 8.5 138 156 184 43.5 C180 SE 5dr £31,720 8.4 139 156 184 46.3 C180 Sport 5dr £33,370 8.4 139 156 184 46.3 C180 Sport Premium 5dr Auto £38,075 £35,035 8.5 138 156 184 42.2 C180 Sport Premium Plus 5dr Auto £40,275 £37,054 8.5 138 156 184 42.2 C200 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £37,280 £37,280 463.87 7.3 145 184 221 40.4 C200 4Matic AMG Line Premium Aut !!!!! £38,975 £38,975 479.25 7.3 145 184 221 40.4 C200 4Matic AMG Line Premium+ Au !!!!! £40,275 £40,275 491.86 7.3 145 184 221 40.4 C200 AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £33,770 £33,770 428.16 7.7 146 184 221 49.6 C200 SE 5dr !!!!! £30,240 £30,240 384.79 7.7 146 184 221 51.4 C200 SE Executive Edition 5dr !!!!! £31,535 £31,535 403.41 7.7 146 184 221 51.4 C200 Sport 5dr !!!!! £32,235 £32,235 400.72 7.7 146 184 221 51.4 C200d AMG Line 5dr £37,640 8.7 137 160 266 67.3 C200d AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £35,485 £35,485 431.43 10.1 133 136 221 61.4 C200d AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto !!!!! £38,780 £38,780 458.51 10.6 132 136 236 61.4 C200d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £40,080 £40,080 470.77 10.6 132 136 236 61.4 C200d SE 5dr !!!!! £31,955 £31,955 403.37 10.1 133 136 221 65.7 C200d SE 5dr £34,495 8.7 137 160 266 64.2 C200d SE Executive Edition 5dr !!!!! £33,290 £33,290 418.23 10.1 133 136 221 64.2 C200d Sport 5dr !!!!! £33,990 £33,990 418.51 10.1 133 136 221 64.2 C200d Sport 5dr £36,145 8.7 137 160 266 64.2 C200d Sport Premium 5dr Auto !!!!! £37,285 £37,285 445.59 10.6 132 136 236 65.7 C200d Sport Premium Plus 5dr Auto !!!!! £38,585 £38,585 457.85 10.6 132 136 236 65.7 C220d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,480 £39,480 463.08 7.5 143 170 295 57.7 C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premium Au !!!!! £41,175 £41,175 493.73 7.5 143 170 295 57.7
C200d AMG Line 4dr C200d AMG Line 4dr C200d AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto C200d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto C200d SE 4dr C200d SE 4dr C200d SE Executive Edition 4dr C200d Sport 4dr C200d Sport 4dr C200d Sport Premium 4dr Auto C200d Sport Premium Plus 4dr Auto C220d 4Matic AMG Line 4dr Auto C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premium Au C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au C220d 4Matic Nightfall Ed Premiu Au C220d 4Matic Nightfall Ed Premi+ Au C220d AMG Line 4dr C220d Nightfall Edition 4dr Auto C220d Nightfall Edition Premium Aut C220d SE 4dr C220d SE Executive Edition 4dr C220d Sport 4dr C250d 4Matic AMG Line 4dr Auto C250d 4Matic AMG Line Premium Au C250d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au C300h AMG Line 4dr Auto C300h AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto C300h AMG Line Premium Plus Auto AMG C43 4Matic 4dr Auto AMG C43 4Matic Premium 4dr Auto AMG C43 4Matic Premium Plus Auto AMG C63 4dr Auto AMG C63 Premium 4dr Auto AMG C63 S 4dr Auto AMG C63 S Premium 4dr Auto
A TO Z MERCEDES-BENZ
23E 24E 23E 25E 27E 28E 29E 33E 33E 32E 33E 34E 34E 35E 23E 22E 25E 27E 27E 31E 32E 32E 32E 26E 26E 31E
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VERDICT The CLA will convince a fair share of buyers on looks alone. However, there are others available at the same money that do things better Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4630mm W 2032mm H 1431mm Boot 470litres CLA 180 AMG Line 4dr !!!!! £28,695 £26,192 341.66 9 130 122 148 51.4 128/26% £123/£247 55.17 45% CLA 180 AMG Line Edition 4dr £27,095 £24,767 9 130 122 148 42.2 152/31% £137/£274 48% CLA 180 Sport 4dr !!!!! £26,495 £24,190 319.39 9 130 122 148 51.4 128/26% £114/£228 52.27 47% CLA 180 WhiteArt 4dr !!!!! £29,540 £26,961 9 130 122 148 51.4 128/26% £127/£254 64.06 46% CLA 200 AMG Line Edition 4dr £28,310 £25,845 8.2 142 156 184 44.1 147/30% £140/£281 47% CLA 200 AMG Line Night Edition 4dr £30,320 £27,674 8.2 142 156 184 44.1 147/30% £150/£301 46% CLA 200 AMG Line Night Edition Plus £32,015 £29,216 8.2 142 156 184 44.1 147/30% £159/£318 46% CLA 220 AMG Line Nt Ed 4Mati Ti Au £34,555 £31,556 7.1 149 184 221 38.7 168/34% £193/£385 44% CLA 220 AMG Line Nt Ed+ 4Ma Ti Au £36,250 £33,098 7.1 149 184 221 38.7 168/34% £202/£404 44% CLA 250 AMG 4dr !!!!! £33,745 £30,819 414.38 6.5 155 218 258 42.2 156/32% £177/£354 66.81 45% CLA 250 AMG 4Matic 4dr Tip Auto !!!!! £36,945 £33,731 459.63 6.4 155 218 258 41.5 160/33% £200/£400 72.74 43% CLA 250 WhiteArt AMG 4dr !!!!! £36,520 £33,344 6.5 155 218 258 42.2 156/32% £192/£384 84.44 43% CLA 250 WhiteArt AMG 4dr Tip Auto !!!!! £37,810 £34,490 6.4 155 218 258 45.6 143/29% £182/£363 85.63 43% CLA 250 WhiteArt AMG 4Mati Ti Au !!!!! £39,720 £36,256 6.4 155 218 258 41.5 160/33% £215/£431 91.24 42% CLA 200d AMG Line 4dr !!!!! £30,845 £28,148 342.55 9.5 137 136 221 67.3 109/25% £128/£255 53.04 43% CLA 200d Sport 4dr !!!!! £28,645 £26,146 320.03 9.5 137 136 221 67.3 109/25% £118/£237 50.12 44% CLA 200d WhiteArt 4dr !!!!! £31,690 £28,917 9.5 137 136 221 67.3 109/25% £131/£262 62.52 44% CLA 220d AMG Line 4dr Tip Auto !!!!! £33,875 £30,905 382.33 7.7 144 177 258 68.9 106/25% £140/£281 57.92 42% CLA 220d AMG Line 4Matic Tip Auto !!!!! £35,515 £32,401 407.58 7.7 143 177 258 58.9 123/28% £165/£329 62.49 41% CLA 220d AMG Line Night Editi Ti Au £34,285 £31,310 7.7 144 170 258 52.3 142/32% £180/£360 44% CLA 220d AMG Line Night Edi+ Ti Au £35,980 £32,853 7.7 144 170 258 52.3 142/32% £189/£378 44% CLA 220d AMG Line Ngt Ed 4M Ti Au £35,885 £32,766 7.7 143 170 258 51.4 145/33% £194/£389 43% CLA 220d AMG Line Nt Ed+ 4M Ti Au £37,580 £34,309 7.7 143 170 258 51.4 145/33% £204/£407 43% CLA 220d Sport 4dr Tip Auto !!!!! £31,675 £28,903 359.81 7.7 144 177 258 68.9 106/25% £131/£262 55 43% CLA 220d Sport 4Matic 4dr Tip Auto !!!!! £33,315 £30,399 385.06 7.7 143 177 258 58.9 123/28% £154/£309 59.57 42% CLA 220d WhiteArt 4dr Tip Auto !!!!! £34,720 £31,674 7.7 144 177 258 68.9 106/25% £144/£288 68.4 43%
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53.13 54.7 55.73 57.43 49.46 55.76 57.33 58.36 60.06 56.39 57.94 58.97 60.67 -
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VERDICT The B Class is a decent bet if you want as much space and prestige as possible, but it’s expensive and not great to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4393mm W 2010mm H 1557mm Boot 488litres B180 AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £25,840 £23,156 324.87 9 124 122 148 41.5 155/32% £135/£270 B180 AMG Line Executive 5dr !!!!! £26,835 £24,079 337.07 9 124 122 148 41.5 155/32% £140/£280 B180 AMG Line Premium 5dr !!!!! £27,535 £24,728 345.09 9 124 122 148 41.5 155/32% £144/£288 B180 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £28,835 £25,934 358.16 9 124 122 148 41.5 155/32% £151/£302 B180 Exclusive Edition 5dr £25,245 £22,604 9 124 122 148 42.2 153/31% £128/£255 B180 Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr £26,940 £24,176 9 124 122 148 42.2 153/31% £136/£273 B180 SE 5dr !!!!! £23,550 £21,032 298.34 9 124 122 148 42.2 153/31% £119/£238 B200 AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £27,055 £24,260 345.51 8.2 137 156 184 44.1 149/30% £134/£268 B200 AMG Line Executive 5dr !!!!! £28,050 £25,183 357.71 8.2 137 156 184 44.1 149/30% £139/£278 B200 AMG Line Premium 5dr !!!!! £28,750 £25,832 365.74 8.2 137 156 184 44.1 149/30% £142/£285 B200 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £30,050 £27,038 378.8 8.2 137 156 184 44.1 149/30% £149/£298 B200 Exclusive Edition 5dr £26,460 £23,708 8.2 137 156 184 44.1 149/30% £131/£262 B200 Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr £28,155 £25,280 8.2 137 156 184 44.1 149/30% £140/£279 B200d AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £29,590 £26,634 374.94 8.9 130 136 221 52.3 145/33% £160/£319 B200d AMG Line Executive 5dr Auto !!!!! £30,585 £27,557 387.12 8.9 130 136 221 52.3 145/33% £165/£330 B200d AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto !!!!! £31,285 £28,206 395.14 8.9 130 136 221 52.3 145/33% £169/£338 B200d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £32,585 £29,412 408.26 8.9 130 136 221 52.3 145/33% £176/£352 B200d Exclusive Edition 5dr Auto £28,995 £26,082 8.9 130 136 221 52.3 145/33% £156/£313 B200d Exclusive Edition Plus Auto £30,690 £27,654 8.9 130 136 221 52.3 145/33% £166/£331 B220d 170 4Matic AMG Line Auto £32,935 £29,759 7.9 137 170 258 48.7 152/34% £182/£363 B220d 170 4Matic AMG Line Exec Au £33,930 £30,682 7.9 137 170 258 48.7 152/34% £187/£375 B220d 170 4Matic AMG Line Pre Au £34,630 £31,331 7.9 137 170 258 48.7 152/34% £191/£382 B220d 170 4Matic AMG Line Pre+ Au £35,930 £32,537 7.9 137 170 258 48.7 152/34% £199/£397 B220d 170 4Matic Exclusive Editi Au £32,340 £29,207 7.9 137 170 258 48.7 152/34% £178/£357 B220d 170 4Matic Exclusive Edit+ Au £34,035 £30,779 7.9 137 170 258 48.7 152/34% £188/£376 B220d 170 AMG Line 5dr Auto £31,020 £27,960 7.6 139 170 258 52.3 142/32% £162/£325 B220d 170 AMG Line Executive Auto £32,015 £28,883 7.6 139 170 258 52.3 142/32% £168/£335 B220d 170 AMG Line Premium Auto £32,715 £29,532 7.6 139 170 258 52.3 142/32% £171/£343 B220d 170 AMG Line Premium+ Auto £34,015 £30,738 7.6 139 170 258 52.3 142/32% £178/£357 B220d 170 Exclusive Edition 5dr Auto £30,425 £27,408 7.6 139 170 258 52.3 142/32% £159/£319 B220d 170 Exclusive Edition Plus Aut £32,120 £28,980 7.6 139 170 258 52.3 142/32% £168/£337
B CLASS HATCHBACK
A180d AMG Line 4dr Auto A180d AMG Line Executive 4dr Auto A180d AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto A180d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto A180d Sport 4dr Auto A180d Sport Executive 4dr Auto A180d Sport Premium 4dr Auto A180d Sport Premium Plus 4dr Auto
53/0% 53/0% 53/0% 49/0% 53/0% 53/0% 136/28% 148/30% 148/30% 140/29% 140/29% 152/31% 152/31% 159/32% 159/32% 159/32% 132/27% 128/26% 128/26% 128/26% 111/26% 117/27% 121/28% 121/28% 109/25% 115/27% 111/26% 111/26% 115/27% 114/26% 114/26% 129/29% 129/29%
108/25% 106/25% 116/27% 116/27% 101/24% 113/26% 101/24% 101/24% 113/26% 111/26% 111/26% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 110/26% 117/27% 117/27% 103/24% 103/24% 103/24% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 100/0% 100/0% 100/0% 183/37% 183/37% 183/37% 192/37% 192/37% 192/37% 192/37%
-/-/-/-/-/-/£162/£323 £195/£390 £206/£412 £152/£304 £160/£320 £194/£388 £205/£410 £196/£392 £205/£410 £212/£424 £151/£302 £130/£260 £136/£271 £139/£278 £162/£324 £159/£317 £180/£360 £186/£372 £132/£265 £154/£308 £143/£286 £146/£292 £162/£323 £160/£321 £166/£332 £190/£379 £198/£396
£151/£302 £142/£284 £168/£336 £174/£348 £122/£244 £143/£286 £127/£255 £130/£260 £150/£301 £155/£311 £161/£322 £184/£368 £192/£384 £198/£397 £192/£384 £198/£397 £151/£302 £164/£328 £172/£343 £125/£251 £131/£261 £133/£267 £189/£378 £197/£394 £203/£407 -/-/-/£277/£555 £288/£576 £296/£592 £377/£754 £393/£786 £419/£837 £435/£869
70.55 73.05 74.62 77.04 72.94 74.5 72.94 74.91 76.51 61.89 55.52 61.9 58.47 63.96 67.63 69.19 59.72 61.81 61.88 65.35 66.92 69.05 72.92
61.72 66.23 67.79 57.74 59.57 59.64 64.15 65.71 67.65 69.56 73.09 62.48 58.52 60.35 60.42 69.19 73.07 74.63 70.99 72.9 74.46 103.01 105.43 107.38 130.68 135.4 142.75 147.46
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37% 36% 37% 37% 34% 35% 36% 35% 36% 36% 37% 36% 37% 38% 38% 38% 37% 38% 38% 35% 36% 36% 37% 38% 38% 39% 39% 40% 43% 43% 44% 43% 43% 44% 44%
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Torque (lb/ft) 184 221 221 221 221 221 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 369 384 384 384 479 479 516 516
295 295 295 295 295 295 295 369 369 369 369 369 369 384 384 384 479 479 516 516
48.7 40.9 40.9 40.9 49.6 53.3 58.9 58.9 58.9 65.7 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 68.9 64.2 64.2 58.9 58.9 58.9 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 35.3 35.3 35.3 32.8 32.8 32.8 32.8
57.7 57.7 62.8 60.1 67.3 65.7 65.7 57.7 57.7 57.7 68.9 68.9 68.9 34.9 34.9 34.9 33.6 33.6 33.6 33.6
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT If you’re after a relaxed cruiser, the C Class Cabriolet is the best four-seat drop-top for the money Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4686mm W 2016mm H 1409mm Boot 360litres C180 AMG Line 2dr £38,779 8.9 138 156 184 43.5 C200 AMG Line 2dr !!!!! £38,445 £38,445 446.62 8.2 146 184 221 46.3
C CLASS CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE
C CLASS COUPE
505.99 435.83 407.77 422.11 422.4 493.32 508.22 520.48 509.67 524.57 536.82 707.37 726.41 741.83 921.7 959.11 1018 1055.41
Contract hire per month
156 184 184 184 184 184 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 367 367 367 476 476 510 510
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£42,475 £39,480 £36,280 £37,880 £32,750 £34,045 £34,745 £40,535 £42,230 £43,530 £41,485 £43,180 £44,480 £47,060 £48,755 £50,055 £63,615 £66,210 £70,365 £72,960
0-62mph (sec)
VERDICT Does well on comfort and safety but trails rivals in terms of driving fun Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4696mm W 2016mm H 1405mm Boot 380litres C180 AMG Line 2dr £34,960 8.5 140 C200 4Matic AMG Line 2dr Auto !!!!! £37,375 £33,851 441.65 7.5 142 C200 4Matic AMG Line Premium Aut !!!!! £39,070 £35,381 458.86 7.5 142 C200 4Matic AMG Line Premium+ Au !!!!! £40,370 £36,554 472.87 7.5 142 C200 AMG Line 2dr !!!!! £33,865 £30,653 404.78 7.7 147 C200 Sport 2dr !!!!! £32,330 £29,264 387.83 7.7 147 C220d 4Matic AMG Line 2dr Auto !!!!! £39,575 £35,806 440.76 7.6 144 C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premium Au !!!!! £41,270 £37,336 473.23 7.6 144 C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au !!!!! £42,570 £38,509 486.88 7.6 144 C220d AMG Line 2dr !!!!! £36,375 £32,918 408.99 7.8 145 C220d AMG Line Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £39,670 £35,892 437.75 7.5 145 C220d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £40,970 £37,065 467.15 7.5 145 C220d Nightfall Ed Premium Plus Aut £40,970 £37,065 7.5 145 C220d Nightfall Edition Premium Aut £39,670 £35,892 7.5 145 C220d Sport 2dr !!!!! £34,840 £31,529 402.72 7.8 145 C220d Sport Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £38,175 £34,543 432 7.5 145 C220d Sport Premium Plus 2dr Auto !!!!! £39,475 £35,716 445.65 7.5 145 C250d 4Matic AMG Line 2dr Auto !!!!! £40,630 £36,758 469.61 6.9 150 C250d 4Matic AMG Line Premium Au !!!!! £42,325 £38,288 486.32 6.9 150 C250d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au !!!!! £43,625 £39,461 499.97 6.9 150 C250d AMG Line 2dr Auto !!!!! £39,030 £35,314 434.13 6.7 153 C250d AMG Line Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £40,725 £36,844 466.59 6.7 153 C250d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £42,025 £38,017 480.24 6.7 153 C250d Nightfall Ed Premium Plus Aut £42,025 £38,017 6.7 153 C250d Nightfall Edition Premium Aut £40,725 £36,844 6.7 153 AMG C43 4Matic 2dr Auto !!!!! £47,680 £47,680 671.73 4.7 155 AMG C43 4Matic Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £49,375 £49,375 685.81 4.7 155 AMG C43 4Matic Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £50,675 £50,675 701.23 4.7 155 AMG C63 2dr Auto !!!!! £63,515 £63,515 858.33 4 155 AMG C63 Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £66,110 £66,110 895.74 4 155 AMG C63 S 2dr Auto !!!!! £70,425 £70,425 957.9 3.9 155 AMG C63 S Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £73,020 £73,020 995.31 3.9 155
Price on the road
£42,475 £39,480 £36,280 £37,880 £32,750 £34,045 £34,745 £40,535 £42,230 £43,530 £41,485 £43,180 £44,480 £47,060 £48,755 £50,055 £63,615 £66,210 £70,365 £72,960
Max speed (mph) 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 204 204 204 231 231 231 367 367 367 476 476 510 510
VERDICT
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Power (ps)
143 140 143 144 143 143 143 150 150 150 148 148 148 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au C220d 4Matic Nightfall Edition Auto C220d AMG Line 5dr C220d Nightfall Edition 5dr Auto C220d SE 5dr C220d SE Executive Edition 5dr C220d Sport 5dr C250d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto C250d 4Matic AMG Line Premium Au C250d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au C300h AMG Line 5dr Auto C300h AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto C300h AMG Line Premium Plus Auto AMG C43 4Matic 5dr Auto AMG C43 4Matic Premium 5dr Auto AMG C43 4Matic Premium Plus Auto AMG C63 5dr Auto AMG C63 Premium 5dr Auto AMG C63 S 5dr Auto AMG C63 S Premium 5dr Auto
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115 20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill 74.48 64.34 60.1 62.13 62.2 72.56 74.46 76.03 72.84 74.75 76.31 104.75 107.17 109.13 132.67 137.38 144.74 149.45
£156/£312 £196/£393 70.13 £205/£411 72.32 £212/£425 74.1 £151/£302 62.61 £134/£268 59.66 £190/£380 66.2 £198/£396 70.31 £205/£409 72.04 £157/£313 60.72 £177/£355 65.22 £183/£366 68.93 £183/£366 £177/£355 £144/£289 59.47 £164/£329 64.03 £170/£340 65.77 £195/£390 69.59 £203/£407 71.72 £210/£419 73.45 £181/£362 64.51 £189/£378 68.61 £195/£390 70.34 £195/£390 £189/£378 £289/£577 100.34 £299/£598 102.2 £307/£614 104.15 £384/£767 126.36 £400/£799 131.07 £426/£853 138.83 £442/£885 143.54
£204/£408 £190/£379 £162/£324 £176/£351 £136/£271 £141/£282 £144/£288 £195/£389 £203/£406 £209/£418 -/-/-/£285/£570 £295/£590 £303/£606 £384/£769 £400/£801 £426/£852 £442/£884
Cost per mile
149/30% £193/£385 139/28% £178/£356 68.74
134/27% 157/32% 157/32% 157/32% 132/27% 123/25% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 113/26% 117/27% 117/27% 117/27% 117/27% 106/25% 112/26% 112/26% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 120/28% 120/28% 120/28% 120/28% 120/28% 183/37% 183/37% 183/37% 200/37% 200/37% 200/37% 200/37%
129/29% 129/29% 115/27% 120/28% 106/25% 108/25% 108/25% 129/29% 129/29% 129/29% 104/0% 104/0% 104/0% 185/37% 185/37% 185/37% 196/37% 196/37% 196/37% 196/37%
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 46% 44%
46% 46% 46% 46% 47% 47% 43% 43% 43% 43% 44% 44% 45% 44% 43% 43% 44% 43% 43% 44% 43% 44% 44% 45% 45% 46% 47% 47% 46% 46% 46% 47%
38% 38% 37% 38% 35% 37% 36% 37% 38% 38% 39% 40% 40% 43% 43% 44% 43% 43% 44% 44%
Insurance group 36E
32E 33E 33E 32E 32E 32E 32E 32E 32E 32E 33E 34E 34E 31E 32E 32E 37E 37E 37E 37E 38E 38E 38E 38E 45E 45E 45E 47E 48E 48E 48E
31E 31E 30E 29E 31E 36E 36E 37E 37E 38E 38E 43E 43E 43E 47E 47E 48E 48E
MERCEDES-BENZ KEY INFO
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles Cost per mile
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
VERDICT
£131/£262 £148/£296 £153/£306 £157/£313 £163/£327 £136/£272 £141/£282 £141/£282 £146/£293 £150/£300 £157/£313 £195/£389 £200/£401 £204/£409 £212/£423 £187/£375 £193/£386 £197/£394 £204/£409 £195/£390 £201/£401 £205/£410 £212/£425 £182/£364 £188/£375 £192/£383 £199/£398 £180/£361 £186/£372 £190/£380 £197/£395 £162/£325 £168/£336 £168/£336 £173/£347 £177/£354 £184/£369 £203/£407 £209/£418 £221/£441 £213/£426 £196/£391 £202/£403
49.99 51.34 52.14 53.78 46.82 48.17 48.26 49.6 50.4 51.9 61.86 63.21 63.04 66.35 60.75 62.09 62.89 64.39 55.19 56.53 57.32 58.96 54.08 55.42 56.21 57.71 51.21 52.55 53.34 54.98 48.97 50.31 49.64 50.98 51.77 53.27 57.56 58.9 61.33 59.7 56.45 57.79
62% 54% 54% 53% 53% 57% 57% 55% 55% 54% 54% 51% 51% 50% 50% 51% 52% 51% 51% 44% 44% 44% 44% 44% 45% 44% 44% 44% 44% 43% 43% 46% 46% 44% 45% 44% 44% 43% 44% 43% 43% 44% 44%
158/32% 153/31% 153/31% 153/31% 153/31% 151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 151/31% 169/34% 169/34% 169/34% 169/34% 166/34% 166/34% 166/34% 166/34% 155/35% 155/35% 155/35% 155/35% 153/34% 153/34% 153/34% 153/34% 150/34% 150/34% 150/34% 150/34% 147/33% 147/33% 147/33% 147/33% 147/33% 147/33% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 157/35% 155/35% 155/35%
VERDICT The GLA looks good, both inside and out, but rivals are better to drive and cheaper to buy and own Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4417mm W 2022mm H Nmm Boot 481litres GLA 180 Urban Edition 5dr £25,105 £25,105 9 124 122 148 49.6 GLA 200 AMG Line 5dr !!!!! £29,175 £26,450 8.4 134 156 184 42.2 GLA 200 AMG Line Executive 5dr !!!!! £30,170 £27,348 8.4 134 156 184 42.2 GLA 200 AMG Line Premium 5dr !!!!! £30,870 £27,980 8.4 134 156 184 42.2 GLA 200 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £32,170 £29,153 8.4 134 156 184 42.2 GLA 200 SE 5dr !!!!! £26,885 £24,384 8.4 134 156 184 42.8 GLA 200 SE Executive 5dr !!!!! £27,880 £25,282 8.4 134 156 184 42.8 GLA 200 Sport 5dr !!!!! £27,880 £25,282 8.4 134 156 184 42.8 GLA 200 Sport Executive 5dr !!!!! £28,875 £26,180 8.4 134 156 184 42.8 GLA 200 Sport Premium 5dr !!!!! £29,575 £26,811 8.4 134 156 184 42.8 GLA 200 Sport Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £30,875 £27,985 8.4 134 156 184 42.8 GLA 250 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £34,915 £31,631 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic AMG Line Execut Au !!!!! £35,910 £32,529 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic AMG Line Premi Aut !!!!! £36,610 £33,160 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic AMG Line Prem+ Au !!!!! £37,910 £34,334 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £33,620 £30,462 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic Sport Executive Aut !!!!! £34,615 £31,360 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic Sport Premium Auto !!!!! £35,315 £31,992 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 250 4Matic Sport Premium+ Au !!!!! £36,615 £33,165 6.6 143 211 258 38.7 GLA 200d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £34,295 £31,102 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic AMG Line Exec Aut !!!!! £35,290 £32,000 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic AMG Line Prem Au !!!!! £35,990 £32,632 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic AMG Line Pre+ Au !!!!! £37,290 £33,805 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £33,000 £29,933 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic Sport Executive Au !!!!! £33,995 £30,831 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic Sport Premium Au !!!!! £34,695 £31,463 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d 4Matic Sport Premiu+ Aut !!!!! £35,995 £32,636 9.1 124 136 221 48.7 GLA 200d AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £32,380 £29,343 9.1 127 136 221 49.6 GLA 200d AMG Line Executive Auto !!!!! £33,375 £30,241 9.1 127 136 221 49.6 GLA 200d AMG Line Premium Auto !!!!! £34,075 £30,873 9.1 127 136 221 49.6 GLA 200d AMG Line Premium+ Auto !!!!! £35,375 £32,046 9.1 127 136 221 49.6 GLA 200d SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £30,090 £27,276 9.1 127 136 221 51.4 GLA 200d SE Executive 5dr Auto !!!!! £31,085 £28,174 9.1 127 136 221 51.4 GLA 200d Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £31,085 £28,174 9.1 127 136 221 51.4 GLA 200d Sport Executive 5dr Auto !!!!! £32,080 £29,072 9.1 127 136 221 51.4 GLA 200d Sport Premium 5dr Auto !!!!! £32,780 £29,704 9.1 127 136 221 51.4 GLA 200d Sport Premium Plus Auto !!!!! £34,080 £30,877 9.1 127 136 221 51.4 GLA 220d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £35,725 £32,392 7.7 135 177 258 47.1 GLA 220d 4Matic AMG Line Exec Aut !!!!! £36,720 £33,290 7.7 135 177 258 47.1 GLA 220d 4Matic AMG Line Pre+ Aut !!!!! £38,720 £35,095 7.7 135 177 258 47.1 GLA 220d 4Matic AMG Line Premi Au !!!!! £37,420 £33,922 7.7 135 177 258 47.1 GLA 220d 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £34,430 £31,224 7.7 135 177 258 47.9 GLA 220d 4Matic Sport Executive Au !!!!! £35,425 £32,122 7.7 135 177 258 47.9
GLA SUV
40% 40% 41% 39%
VERDICT The S Class Cabriolet is a convertible luxury car based on the coupé version and it may be the best of its kind currently on sale. Doors 2 Seats 4 L 5027mm W 2108mm H 1420mm Boot 350litres S560 AMG Line 2dr Auto £116,470 £102,910 4.6 155 469 516 27.7 233/37% £707/£1414 S560 AMG Line Premium 2dr Auto £121,465 £107,705 4.6 155 469 516 27.7 233/37% £738/£1476 S63 612 2dr Auto £141,170 £125,796 4.2 155 612 664 25.9 250/37% £859/£1719 S65 2dr Auto !!!!! £197,580 £193,684 4.1 155 630 738 19.9 325/37% £1205/£2411 -
S CLASS CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE
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50E 50E 50E 50E
VERDICT The supremely re ined S Class Coupé is fast, luxurious and stuffed full of technology. It's one of the best large, sporting coupés you can buy Doors 2 Seats 4 L 5027mm W 2108mm H 1414mm Boot 400litres S560 AMG Line 2dr Auto £104,675 £94,587 4.6 155 469 516 28.3 228/37% £634/£1269 40% 50E S560 AMG Line Premium 2dr Auto £109,670 £99,382 4.6 155 469 516 28.3 228/37% £665/£1330 40% 50E AMG S63 612 2dr Auto £128,075 £115,483 4.2 155 612 664 27.9 231/37% £779/£1557 36% 50E AMG S65 2dr Auto !!!!! £189,685 £185,947 4.1 155 630 738 19.9 325/37% £1157/£2313 397.69 35% 50E
S CLASS COUPE
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
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KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
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Gov’t MPG True MPG
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485.38 428.92 454.15 523.32 537.34 507.84 521.85 510.88 524.9 465.18 490.88 434.72 476.17 488.1 501.75 688.9 704.79 881.03 891.9 971.4 982.27
7.8 8.2 7.8 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.3 8.2 8.2 8.3 8.3 8.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 4.8 4.8 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1
145 146 145 155 155 155 155 140 140 140 144 144 144 144 144 144 151 151 151 151 155 155 155 155 155 155
184 184 184 245 245 245 245 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 204 204 204 204 367 367 476 476 510 510
221 221 221 273 273 273 273 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 369 369 369 369 384 384 479 479 516 516
44.8 47.1 46.3 40.9 40.9 42.2 42.2 54.3 54.3 54.3 62.8 57.7 57.7 62.8 62.8 61.4 57.7 57.7 57.7 57.7 33.6 33.6 31.7 31.7 31.7 31.7
141/29% 136/28% 138/28% 155/32% 155/32% 151/31% 151/31% 134/30% 134/30% 134/30% 119/27% 126/29% 126/29% 119/27% 116/27% 121/28% 126/29% 126/29% 126/29% 126/29% 194/37% 194/37% 208/37% 208/37% 208/37% 208/37%
£199/£397 £171/£342 £185/£370 £227/£454 £234/£468 £212/£424 £219/£438 £220/£439 £226/£452 £226/£452 £183/£366 £211/£421 £211/£421 £183/£366 £176/£353 £197/£393 £210/£419 £216/£432 £216/£432 £210/£419 £313/£625 £321/£641 £407/£815 £415/£831 £447/£894 £455/£910
6.2 6.2 8.4 7.3 7.3 5.9 5.9
155 155 139 149 149 155 155
286 286 150 194 194 258 258
VERDICT The best luxury car around. It’s great to drive and be driven in Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5462mm W 2130mm H 1498mm Boot 500litres Maybach S650 4dr Auto £176,910 £162,204 AMG S63L 4dr Auto !!!!! £127,350 £122,355 AMG S63L Executive 4dr Auto £131,950 £126,771 AMG S65L 4dr Auto £188,410 £180,985 -
S CLASS SALOON
4.7 4.3 4.3 4.2
155 155 155 155
630 612 612 630
738 664 664 738
20.2 27.7 27.7 19.9
VERDICT A superb four-seat open-top cruiser that specialises in comfort and splendid isolation Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4846mm W 2065mm H 1429mm Boot x E220d AMG Line 9G-Tronic !!!!! £44,675 £40,045 6.4 155 245 273 40.4 E350d AMG Line 9G-Tronic £55,910 £50,606
E CLASS CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE
E CLASS COUPE
£1078/£2156 £774/£1548 £803/£1605 £1149/£2298
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35E 41E 35E
31E 31E 41E 41E
31E 31E 29E 31E 31E 41E 41E
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7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 4.4 4.4 4.4
135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 155 155 155
177 177 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 381 381 381
258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 350 350 350
47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 33.2 33.2 38.2
155/35% £206/£411 58.59 155/35% £213/£426 60.08 157/35% £203/£407 157/35% £209/£418 157/35% £221/£441 157/35% £213/£426 155/35% £196/£391 155/35% £202/£403 155/35% £206/£411 155/35% £213/£426 193/37% £286/£572 98.78 193/37% £298/£595 101.94 172/35% £308/£617 118.4
137 137
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85.6 47.9 47.9 42.8 42.8 23.9
52.3 56.5 52.3 56.5
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37.2 37.2 23.0
627 21.6 627 21.6
457 457 354 561
354 369 369 457 457 561
295 295 369 369
VERDICT A supreme grand tourer, although the more expensive versions make little sense Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4612mm W 2099mm H 1314mm Boot 504litres SL 400 Edition 2dr Auto £75,000 £75,000 4.9 155 367 SL 400 AMG Line 2dr Auto !!!!! £73,810 £73,810 4.9 155 367 SL 500 AMG Line 2dr Auto £82,860 £82,860 4.3 155 455
SL CONVERTIBLE
354 36.7 354 36.7 516 30.7
VERDICT The two-seat, open-top SLC is re ined and well equipped, but not much fun to drive Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4133mm W 2006mm H 1301mm Boot 225litres SLC 180 AMG Line 2dr !!!!! £32,444 £27,399 7.9 140 156 184 44.1 SLC 200 AMG Line 2dr !!!!! £35,350 £30,116 435.15 7 149 184 221 40.4
SLC CONVERTIBLE
VERDICT Great on space and comfort, but it lags behind on quality, Economy and re inement Doors 5 Seats 7 L 5146mm W 2141mm H Nmm Boot 680litres GLS 350d 4Matic AMG Line !!!!! £71,430 7.8 138 GLS 350d 4Matic Designo Line !!!!! £80,425 7.8 138 AMG GLS 63 4Matic !!!!! £104,850 4.6 155 585
GLS SUV
4.5 4.5
G CLASS SUV
VERDICT Charming but lawed in a number of areas Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4873mm W 2187mm H 1966mm Boot 667litres AMG G63 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £143,305 £143,305 AMG G63 Edition 1 5dr Tip Auto £164,495 £164,495 -
140 140 155 155
258 258 367 585
7.1 7.1 5.7 4.2
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VERDICT Sloped-roof styling for the GLE Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4819mm W 2141mm GLE 350d 4Matic Designo Line !!!!! GLE 350d 4Matic AMG Line !!!!! AMG GLE 43 4Matic Designo Line !!!!! AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic 5dr 7G-Tronic !!!!!
GLE COUPE SUV
449 204 204 258 258 585
170 170 204 204
VERDICT Not so inspiring to drive, but the GLE has a classy and well equipped interior Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4819mm W 2141mm H Nmm Boot 480litres GLE 500e 4Matic AMG Line !!!!! £66,675 £60,838 880.79 5.3 152 GLE 250d 4Matic AMG Line !!!!! £53,690 8.6 132 GLE 250d 4Matic Sport !!!!! £51,290 8.6 132 GLE 350d 4Matic Designo Line !!!!! £67,715 7.1 140 GLE 350d 4Matic AMG Line !!!!! £58,420 7.1 140 AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic 5dr 7G-Tronic !!!!! £96,995 4.2 155
GLE SUV
GLC COUPE SUV
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£279/£559 £575/£1150
£141/£281 £223/£446 £223/£446
£161/£322 £191/£383
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147/30% 160/33%
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299/37% £871/£1741 299/37% £1001/£2003
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143/28% £196/£391 -/131/26% £175/£350 143/28% £201/£402 131/26% £180/£360
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VERDICT Coupé styling for the GLC; spec it right and it’s not as far-fetched as it sounds Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4732mm W 2096mm H 1602mm Boot 500litres GLC 220d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £42,830 £40,268 8.3 130 GLC 350d 4Matic AMG Line !!!!! £49,180 GLC 220d 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £41,335 8.3 130 GLC 250d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £43,985 7.6 138 GLC 250d 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £42,490 7.6 138
£36,125 £37,425 £35,725 £36,720 £38,720 £37,420 £34,430 £35,425 £36,125 £37,425 £47,660 £49,555 £53,735
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VERDICT The GLC may not be as good an all-rounder as some SUVs, but it’s still worth considering – as long as you spec it right Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4661mm W 2096mm H Nmm Boot 550litres GLC 350d 4Matic SE 5dr Auto £42,185 - GLC 220d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,915 470.38 8.3 130 170 295 56.5 129/25% £163/£325 GLC 220d 4Matic SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £36,425 439.63 8.3 130 170 295 56.5 129/25% £148/£296 GLC 220d 4Matic SE Exec. 5dr Auto !!!!! £36,875 £34,974 457.31 8.3 130 170 295 56.5 129/25% £153/£307 GLC 220d 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £38,420 459.08 8.3 130 170 295 56.5 129/25% £156/£313 GLC 250d 4Matic AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £41,070 486.82 7.6 138 204 369 56.5 129/25% £167/£335 GLC 250d 4Matic SE 5dr Auto !!!!! £37,580 456.06 7.6 138 204 369 56.5 129/25% £153/£306 GLC 250d 4Matic SE Exec. 5dr Auto !!!!! £38,030 £36,069 473.74 7.6 138 204 369 56.5 129/25% £158/£317 GLC 250d 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,575 475.54 7.6 138 204 369 56.5 129/25% £161/£322 AMG GLC 43 4Matic 5dr Auto £49,005 4.9 155 367 384 34 189/34% £268/£536
GLC SUV
GLA 220d 4Matic Sport Premium Au GLA 220d 4Matic Sport Premiu+ Aut GLA 220d 170 4Matic AMG Line Auto GLA 220d 170 4Matic AMG Lin Ex Au GLA 220d 170 4Matic AMG Li Pr+ Au GLA 220d 170 4Matic AMG Lin Pr Au GLA 220d 170 4Matic Sport 5dr Auto GLA 220d 170 4Matic Sport Exec Aut GLA 220d 170 4Matic Sport Prem Au GLA 220d 170 4Matic Sport Pre+ Aut AMG 45 4Matic 5dr Auto AMG 45 4Matic Premium 5dr Auto AMG 45 4Matic Yellow Night Editi Au
A TO Z MERCEDES-BENZ
320/37% 231/37% 231/37% 325/37%
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160/ 189/ 119/
49/ 49/ 102/ 102/ 102/ 136/ 136/
VERDICT The E Class Coupé isn’t the sharpest thing to drive, but it is re ined and amazingly comfortable Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4904mm W 2071mm H Nmm Boot 695litres E300 AMG Line Ed !!!!! £41,070 £39,920 6.4 155 245 273 40.4 E400 AMG Line Ed !!!!! £50,820 5.3 155 333 354 33.6 E220 d AMG Line Ed !!!!! £40,180 7.4 150 194 295 61.4
134.5 134.5 72.4 72.4 72.4 51.4 51.4
109/ 109/ 143/ 143/
295 295 457 457
405 405 265 295 295 457 457
72.4 72.4 54.3 54.3
VERDICT Estate version of the impressive E Class offers all the ability with added practicality Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4933mm W 2071mm H Nmm Boot 385litres E220d SE !!!!! £38,700 £34,110 7.3 149 194 E220d AMG Line !!!!! £41,215 £35,038 7.3 149 194 E350d SE !!!!! £47,580 5.9 155 258 E350d AMG Line !!!!! £49,355 £43,813 5.9 155 258 AMG E63 4Matic !!!!! £81,930 £76,529 AMG E63 S 4Matic !!!!! £91,290 £85,257
E CLASS ESTATE
VERDICT The E Class is Mercedes’ best mainstream saloon in years Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4904mm W 2071mm H Nmm Boot 695litres E350e SE !!!!! £45,555 £41,416 E350e AMG Line !!!!! £48,065 £43,696 E200d SE !!!!! £35,205 £32,754 E220d SE !!!!! £36,700 £35,582 E220d AMG Line !!!!! £39,215 £37,847 E350d SE !!!!! £45,580 E350d AMG Line !!!!! £47,055 £43,813 AMG E63 4Matic !!!!! £79,930 £74,859 AMG E63 S 4Matic !!!!! £89,290 £83,611
E CLASS SALOON
VERDICT Despite it having four doors, the CLS still trades practicality for style, but it offers great pace and tidy handling Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5001mm W 2069mm H 1422mm Boot 490litres AMG 53 4Matic+ 4dr TCT £74,050 £74,050 4.5 155 435 384 31.7 203/37% £449/£897 AMG 53 4Matic+ Edition 1 4dr TCT £83,645 4.5 155 435 384 31.7 203/37% £508/£1016
CLS COUPE
C200 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto C200 Sport 2dr C200 Sport Premium Plus 2dr Auto C300 AMG Line 2dr Auto C300 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto C300 Sport 2dr Auto C300 Sport Premium Plus 2dr Auto C220d 4Matic AMG Line 2dr Auto C220d 4Matic AMG Line Premiu+ Au C220d 4Matic Nightfall Ed Premi+ Au C220d AMG Line 2dr C220d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto C220d Nightfall Ed Premium Plus Aut C220d Nightfall Edition 2dr C220d Sport 2dr C220d Sport Premium Plus 2dr Auto C250d AMG Line 2dr Auto C250d AMG Line Premium Plus Auto C250d Nightfall Ed Premium Plus Aut C250d Nightfall Edition 2dr Auto AMG C43 4Matic 2dr Auto AMG C43 4Matic Premium Plus Auto AMG C63 2dr Auto AMG C63 Premium 2dr Auto AMG C63 S 2dr Auto AMG C63 S Premium 2dr Auto
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£53/£106 £60/£119 £66/£132
£69/£139 £81/£162 £90/£181
VERDICT The GS is good value and relatively spacious, but its re inement and cheap-feeling interior let it down Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4500mm W 2081mm H 1665mm Boot 335litres 1.5 TGI Explore 5dr !!!!! £15,095 £14,619 207.04 9.6 118 166 184 46.3 139/28% 1.5 TGI Excite 5dr !!!!! £17,595 £17,038 242.68 9.6 118 166 184 46.3 139/28% 1.5 TGI Exclusive 5dr !!!!! £19,595 £18,973 261.1 9.6 118 166 184 46.3 139/28%
GS SUV
ZS SUV
VERDICT The ZS is keenly priced but its poor driving experience and three-star Euro NCAP safety rating leave it trailing Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4314mm W 2048mm H 1611mm Boot 448litres 1.5 VTi-Tech Explore 5dr £12,495 £12,193 10.9 109 106 104 49.6 129/26% 1.5 VTi-Tech Excite 5dr !!!!! £13,995 £13,656 10.9 109 106 104 49.6 129/26% 1.5 VTi-Tech Exclusive 5dr £15,495 £15,118 10.9 109 106 104 49.6 129/26%
101 47.1 101 47.1 101 47.1
£45/£89 £54/£108 £61/£121
106 106 106
140/29% 140/29% 140/29%
VERDICT The 3 is cheap to buy and insure, but It isn’t particularly good to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4018mm W 1912mm H 1507mm Boot 285litres 1.5 VTi-Tech Explore 5dr £9,495 10.9 108 1.5 VTi-Tech Excite 5dr !!!!! £11,395 10.9 108 1.5 VTi-Tech Exclusive 5dr £12,795 10.9 108
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40% 40% 39%
50% 49% 48% 52% 53% 53% 53% 50% 50% 49% 49% 48% 47% 51% 51% 52% 51% 49% 49% 48%
£310/£620 £320/£639 £329/£658 £348/£696 £317/£633 £303/£606 £334/£668 £296/£593 £306/£612 £316/£631 £320/£640 £330/£659 £339/£678 £360/£719 £328/£657 £315/£630 £346/£692 £306/£613 £316/£632 £326/£651
45.6 45.6 45.6 44.8 44.8 44.8 44.8 45.6 45.6 45.6 44.8 44.8 44.8 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.8 44.8 44.8
VERDICT Offers decent luxury and space but is too expensive to buy and not that great to drive Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4895mm W 2249mm H 1880mm Boot 610litres V220d AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £51,560 £47,582 610.99 11.8 121 163 280 V220d AMG Line Auto Extra Long !!!!! £53,140 £49,087 627.96 11.8 121 163 280 V220d AMG Line 5dr Auto Long !!!!! £54,680 £50,553 658.8 11.8 121 163 280 V220d Marco Polo AMG Lne Au Long £57,685 £53,416 637.69 11.8 120 163 280 V220d Ma P Horizon AMG Li Au Long £52,615 £52,615 11.8 120 163 280 V220d Marco Polo Hor Sport Au Long £50,410 £50,410 11.8 120 163 280 V220d Marco Polo Sport Auto Long £55,480 £51,315 610.2 11.8 120 163 280 V220d Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £49,355 £45,481 583.98 11.8 121 163 280 V220d Sport 5dr Auto Extra Long !!!!! £50,940 £46,991 600.47 11.8 121 163 280 V220d Sport 5dr Auto Long !!!!! £52,480 £48,458 631.31 11.8 121 163 280 V250d AMG Line 5dr Auto !!!!! £53,170 £49,115 634.51 9.1 129 190 325 V250d AMG Line Auto Extra Long !!!!! £54,750 £50,620 651.49 9.1 129 190 325 V250d AMG Line 5dr Auto Long !!!!! £56,290 £52,087 682.33 9.1 129 190 325 V250d Marco Polo AMG Line Au Lng £59,615 £55,254 667.27 9.8 124 190 325 V250d Marco P Hrzn AMG Li Au Long £54,545 £54,545 9.7 127 190 325 V250d Marco Polo Hrzn Sprt Au Long £52,340 £52,340 9.7 127 190 325 V250d Marco Polo Sport Auto Long £57,410 £53,154 639.77 9.8 124 190 325 V250d Sport 5dr Auto !!!!! £50,965 £47,015 607.51 9.1 129 190 325 V250d Sport 5dr Auto Extra Long !!!!! £52,545 £48,520 623.99 9.1 129 190 325 V250d Sport 5dr Auto Long !!!!! £54,085 £49,987 654.83 9.1 129 190 325
V CLASS MPV
£686/£1373 327.27 50% £862/£1724 51% £706/£1412 338.52 51% £768/£1537 49% £788/£1576 49%
47% 47% 46% 46% 45% 63% 63%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT Convertible version of the GT is just as good to drive and provides the added bonus of wind in your hair Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4544mm W 2075mm H 1259mm Boot 165litres GT 2dr Auto £113,430 £113,430 4 188 476 465 24.8 261/37% GT C 2dr Auto £141,930 £141,930 3.7 196 557 502 22.6 284/37% GT Premium 2dr Auto £116,625 £116,625 4 188 476 465 24.8 261/37% GT S 2dr Auto !!!!! £126,730 £126,730 3.8 155 522 494 24.6 262/37% GT S Premium 2dr Auto £129,925 £129,925 3.8 155 522 494 24.6 262/37%
AMG GT ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE
VERDICT Arguably, the whole the point of a supercar is to make you feel good and other people jealous, and few do that better than the GT Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4544mm W 2075mm H 1287mm Boot 285litres GT 476 2dr Auto !!!!! £102,030 £99,549 4 189 476 465 24.8 261/37% £616/£1232 GT 476 Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £106,225 £103,639 4 189 476 465 24.8 261/37% £642/£1284 GT 522 S 2dr Auto £115,330 £112,516 3.8 193 522 494 24.7 262/37% £698/£1396 GT 522 S Premium 2dr Auto £119,525 £116,607 3.8 193 522 494 24.7 262/37% £724/£1448 GT C 2dr Auto £130,530 £130,530 3.7 197 557 502 22.6 284/37% £792/£1584 GT R 2dr Auto !!!!! £145,730 £142,156 3.6 198 585 516 22.8 284/37% £886/£1771 GT R Premium 2dr Auto !!!!! £148,925 £145,272 3.6 198 585 516 22.8 284/37% £905/£1811 -
AMG GT COUPE
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Insurance group 16E 16E 17E
11E 11E 11E
7E 7E 8E
36E 37E 37E 40E 39E 38E 37E 34E 35E 37E 40E 40E 40E 42E 42E 41E 41E 38E 39E 40E
50E 50E 50E 50E 50E
50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 50E
238/37% 238/37% 245/37% 245/37% 245/37% 245/37% 238/37%
Monthly company car tax bill £227/£454 £192/£385 £207/£414 £228/£456 £253/£505 £259/£517 £211/£421
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile 78.45 69.04 70.97 74.07 81.78 84.84 73.61
36% 36% 39% 42% 40% 41% 38%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
111 111 111 111 111 111 106 115 115 109 115
VERDICT Most rivals are more practical and better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4135mm W 1974mm H 1565mm Boot 354litres 1.2 DiG-T Bose Personal Edition 5dr £18,990 £17,441 1.2 DiG-T Tekna 5dr [Bose] £20,245 £18,593 1.6 112 Acenta 5dr £17,450 £16,057 1.6 112 Bose Personal Edition 5dr £19,340 £17,791 1.6 112 Tekna 5dr [Bose] £20,595 £18,943 1.6 112 Visia 5dr £15,505 £14,273 1.6 Bose Personal Edition 5dr CVT £20,240 £18,592 1.5 dCi Acenta 5dr !!!!! £18,990 £17,445 206.93 1.5 dCi Bose Personal Edition 5dr £20,880 £19,179 1.5 dCi Tekna [Bose] 5dr £22,135 £20,330 1.5 dCi Visia 5dr !!!!! £17,450 £16,591 196.9
QASHQAI SUV
115 115 112 112 112 112 117 110 110 110 110
150 150 150 150 150
90 90 90 90 90 71 71 71 71 90 90 90 90 90 90
140 140 106 106 106 106 117 192 192 192 192
236 236 236 236 236
111 111 111 111 111 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1 162 162 162 162 162 162
VERDICT The Qashqai is a ine SUV that is a pleasure to live with and makes a terri ic family car Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4394mm W 2070mm H 1590mm Boot 430litres 1.3 DiG-T 160 Acenta 5dr £23,195 8.9 124 160 192 1.3 DiG-T 160 Acenta Premium 5dr £23,655 8.9 124 160 192 1.3 DiG-T 160 N-Connecta 5dr £25,095 8.9 124 160 192 1.3 DiG-T 160 Tekna 5dr £27,395 8.9 124 160 192
10.8 10.8 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 11.5 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2
89 89 89 89 89
VERDICT The Leaf is good to drive, well equipped, safe and easy to live with Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4490mm W 2030mm H 1540mm Boot litres 2.Zero 5dr Auto £31,990 £26,053 8.6 Acenta 5dr Auto £29,690 £23,856 8.6 N-Connecta 5dr Auto !!!!! £31,390 £25,480 8.6 Tekna 5dr Auto £32,890 £26,912 8.6 Visia 5dr Auto £27,290 £21,564 8.6
JUKE SUV
109 109 109 109 109 98 98 98 98 111 111 111 111 111 111
12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9
LEAF HATCHBACK
VERDICT Lots of safety kit, but underwhelming in other areas Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3999mm W 1935mm H 1455mm Boot 300litres 0.9 IG-T Acenta 5dr !!!!! £15,985 £14,645 169.68 0.9 IG-T Acenta Limited Edition 5dr £14,985 £13,730 0.9 IG-T N-Connecta 5dr !!!!! £17,210 £15,766 176.67 0.9 IG-T Tekna 5dr !!!!! £18,510 £16,955 186.13 0.9 IG-T Visia+ 5dr !!!!! £14,715 £14,280 179.35 1.0 IG 71 Acenta 5dr £15,095 £13,831 1.0 IG 71 Acenta Limited Edition 5dr £14,095 £12,916 1.0 IG 71 Visia 5dr £12,875 £12,495 1.0 IG 71 Visia+ 5dr £13,825 £13,417 1.5 dCi Acenta 5dr !!!!! £17,480 £16,013 184.65 1.5 dCi N-Connecta 5dr !!!!! £18,705 £17,134 191.64 1.5 dCi N-Connecta 5dr [Bose Pack] !!!!! £19,205 £17,591 1.5 dCi Tekna 5dr !!!!! £20,005 £18,323 201.78 1.5 dCi Visia 5dr !!!!! £15,300 £14,849 183.42 1.5 dCi Visia+ 5dr !!!!! £16,210 £15,730 195.32
NISSAN whatcar.com/nissan MICRA HATCHBACK
53.2 53.2 49.4 49.4
49.6 49.6 40.4 40.4 39.2 40.4 47.1 60.1 60.1 70.6 60.1
N N N N N
54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 53.2 53.2 53.2 53.2 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 61.4 68.8
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£63/£126 £59/£118 £68/£136 £73/£146 £58/£116 £62/£124 £58/£116 £53/£106 £57/£113 £72/£144 £77/£154 £79/£158 £82/£165 £70/£140 £67/£133
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32.04 32.63 34.73 32.38 31.21 31.81 34.22 30.58 31.92
130/27% £103/£207 130/27% £105/£211 130/27% £112/£224 130/27% £122/£245
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128/26% £81/£163 128/26% £87/£174 161/33% £93/£186 161/33% £103/£207 164/33% £110/£220 161/33% £82/£164 139/28% £93/£187 123/28% £87/£175 34.72 123/28% £96/£193 123/28% £102/£204 123/28% £80/£160 33.38
0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0%
118/24% 118/24% 118/24% 118/24% 118/24% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 121/25% 107/25% 107/25% 107/25% 107/25% 121/28% 107/25%
45% 47% 43% 44%
36% 35% 35% 36% 35% 37% 35% 31% 31% 32% 30%
37% 37% 37% 37% 37%
35% 37% 34% 35% 34% 36% 39% 37% 35% 32% 32% 32% 33% 33% 32%
VERDICT Old-school inside and out, and not in a good way. Unless you’ll regularly need off-road abilty, you’re better with a rival seven-seater Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4785mm W Nmm H 1805mm Boot 502litres 2.4 DI-DC 3 5dr Auto 4WD !!!!! £37,775 £37,775 11 112 181 317 32.8 227/37% £220/£440 44% 2.4 DI-DC 4 5dr Auto 4WD £39,775 £39,775 11 112 181 317 32.8 227/37% £232/£464 44%
SHOGUN SPORT SUV
KEY INFO
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT Rugged, reliable and with a high towing capacity, but the Shogun feels like a dinosaur on the road Doors 3 Seats 5 L 4385mm W Nmm H 1870mm Boot 415litres 3.2 DI-DC 187 Barbarian 3dr Auto !!!!! £38,965 £36,860 471.22 10.4 112 187 325 31.4 3.2 DI-DC 187 SG2 3dr Auto !!!!! £33,315 £31,379 398.32 10.4 112 187 325 31.4 3.2 DI-DC 187 SG2 5dr Auto !!!!! £35,715 £33,707 407.73 11.1 112 187 325 30.4 3.2 DI-DC 187 SG3 5dr Auto !!!!! £39,075 £36,967 431.13 11.1 112 187 325 30.4 3.2 DI-DC 187 SG4 5dr Auto !!!!! £43,075 £40,847 490.99 11.1 112 187 325 30.4 3.2 DI-DC 187 SG5 5dr Auto !!!!! £44,075 £41,817 515.03 11.1 112 187 325 30.4 3.2 DI-DC 187 Warrior 3dr Auto !!!!! £36,285 £34,260 434.06 10.4 112 187 325 31.4
SHOGUN SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT
MERCEDES-BENZ TO NISSAN MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
MERCEDES-BENZ TO NISSAN
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z MERCEDES-BENZ TO NISSAN
18E 18E 19E 20E
12E 12E 9E 13E 14E 12E 13E
21E 21E 21E 21E 21E
5E 6E 5E 6E 5E 1E 1E 1E 7E 8E 8E 8E 8E 7E
43D 38D
36D 37D 37D 37D 38D 38D 35D
Insurance group
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60.1 57.6
184 184 184 184 184
42.2 40.4 36.7 40.4 36.7
114 41.5
78 78
£99/£199
£40/£80 £49/£99
154/31% £107/£214 159/32% £119/£237 175/36% £150/£300 159/32% £132/£263 175/36% £166/£331
155/32%
107/22% 111/23%
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41% 40% 42% 40% 42% 45% 45% 37% 38% 37% 38% 39%
52% 50% 49% 50% 49%
42%
38% 34%
48% 44% 46% 38% 39% 39% 40%
40% 41% 41% 34% 33% 34%
31A 26E 31A 27E 27E 20E 19E 28E 29E 32E 19E 27E
18E 18E 20E 19E 20E
20E
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26E 18E 25E 20E 21E 25E 25E
192 177 177 177 177 177 210 210 210 210 210 210
49.4 53.2 49.4 49.4 49.4 53.2 74.3 74.3 67.2 67.2 67.2 74.3
130/27% £128/£255 121/25% £90/£179 130/27% £105/£210 130/27% £116/£231 130/27% £121/£242 121/25% £81/£162 100/24% £93/£186 100/24% £95/£189 110/26% £109/£217 110/26% £119/£237 110/26% £124/£248 100/24% £84/£169
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44% 47% 44% 45% 45% 47% 40% 41% 38% 39% 39% 39%
20E 14E 14E 15E 16E 17E 18E 18E 18E 19E 19E 17E
N N N N N N N N
0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0%
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130/30% £108/£216 36.65 130/30% £110/£220 37.08 133/30% £106/£212 35.94 133/30% £108/£216 36.36
28% 28% 28% 29% 26% 26% 27% 27%
36% 37% 36% 37%
GT R COUPE
£924/£1848 £517/£1034 £493/£985 £511/£1022 £573/£1145
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58% 53% 55% 53% 53%
187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187
57.7 57.7 55.4 55.4
VERDICT The GT R is an immensely fast and surprisingly practical supercar, even if it is a little short on desirability Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4690mm W Nmm H 1370mm Boot 315litres 3.8 600 Nismo 2dr Auto !!!!! £151,995 £150,122 196 600 481 23.9 275/37% 3.8 Prestige 2dr Auto !!!!! £85,995 £84,947 196 570 470 23.9 275/37% 3.8 Pure 2dr Auto !!!!! £81,995 £80,997 196 570 470 23.9 275/37% 3.8 Recaro 2dr Auto !!!!! £84,995 £83,959 196 570 470 23.9 275/37% 3.8 Track Edi Engineered by Nismo Au !!!!! £94,995 £93,834 196 570 470 23.9 275/37%
109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109
177 177 148 148
50% 46% 48%
76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76
110 110 90 90
VERDICT The 370Z offers plenty of performance for a competitive price, but a gruff engine and poor ride corrupt the experience Doors 3 Seats 2 L 4265mm W Nmm H 1315mm Boot 235litres 3.7 V6 328 3dr !!!!! £29,805 £29,113 340.44 5.3 155 328 268 26.6 274/37% £171/£341 65.06 3.7 V6 328 GT 3dr !!!!! £34,805 £33,988 421.38 5.3 155 328 268 26.6 274/37% £202/£403 75.45 3.7 V6 344 Nismo 3dr !!!!! £40,305 £39,351 498.32 5.2 155 344 274 26.6 276/37% £235/£471 79.99
370Z COUPE
E NV200 MPV
105 105 98 98
50E 50E 50E 50E
46E 44E 44E
22A 22A 22A 22A 22A 22A 22A 22A
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
160 140 140 140 140 140 115 115 115 115 115 115
VERDICT Electric version of the above; range isn’t great Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4560mm W 2011mm H 1858mm Boot 2300litres 80KW Acenta 40kWh [5 Seat] £33,499 £33,499 80KW Acenta 40kWh [7 Seat] £34,299 £34,299 80KW Evalia 40kWh [5 Seat] £35,499 £35,499 80KW Evalia 40kWh [7 Seat] £36,000 £36,000 80KW Visia 40kWh 50kWCh [5 Set] £32,867 £32,867 80KW Visia 40kWh 50kWCh [7 Set] £33,518 £33,518 80KW Visia 40kWh [5 Seat] £31,499 £31,499 80KW Visia 40kWh [7 Seat] £32,150 £32,150 -
124 120 120 120 120 120 112 112 112 112 112 112
19E 19E 17E 17E
8.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3
14.2 14.2 16.3 16.3
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VERDICT Van-based MPV offers plenty of space Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4400mm W 2011mm H 1860mm Boot 2300litres 1.5 dci 110 Acenta 5dr [5 Seat] !!!!! £21,896 £21,896 229.61 1.5 dci 110 Acenta 5dr [7 Seat] !!!!! £22,256 £22,256 233.13 1.5 dci 90 Acenta 5dr [5 Seat] !!!!! £21,786 £21,786 232.99 1.5 dci 90 Acenta 5dr [7 Seat] !!!!! £22,146 £22,146 236.61
£28,595 £21,695 £23,595 £25,895 £27,095 £19,595 £23,395 £21,365 £23,855 £21,785 £25,295 £23,101 £27,595 £25,200 £28,795 £26,295 £21,295 £21,295
20E 18E 18E 20E 20E 19E 18E 18E 19E 19E 16E 16E 16E 16E 18E 18E 18E 18E 18E 18E 23E 23E 21E 21E 23E 23E
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VERDICT The X Trail is okay, but there are rivals with better handling, comfort, interior space and infotainment systems for similar or less money Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4690mm W Nmm H 1710mm Boot 565litres 1.6 DiG-T Acenta 5dr £25,590 £23,690 163 177 45.6 145/30% £127/£253 37% 1.6 DiG-T N-Connecta 5dr £28,355 £26,248 163 177 44.1 149/30% £141/£281 37% 1.6 DiG-T N-Connecta 5dr [7 Seat] £29,355 £27,173 163 177 44.1 149/30% £146/£291 38% 1.6 DiG-T Tekna 5dr £31,355 £29,023 163 177 44.1 149/30% £156/£311 38% 1.6 DiG-T Tekna 5dr [7 Seat] £32,015 £29,633 163 177 44.1 149/30% £159/£318 38% 1.6 DiG-T Visia 5dr £23,390 £22,580 163 177 45.6 145/30% £116/£231 37% 1.6 dCi Acenta 5dr £27,090 £25,078 130 236 57.7 129/29% £130/£259 36% 1.6 dCi Acenta 5dr [7 Seat] £28,090 £26,003 130 236 57.7 129/29% £135/£269 36% 1.6 dCi Acenta 5dr 4WD £29,260 £27,108 11 116 130 236 53.3 139/31% £148/£297 36% 1.6 dCi Acenta 5dr 4WD [7 Seat] £30,260 £28,033 11 116 130 236 53.3 139/31% £153/£307 37% 1.6 dCi N-Connecta 5dr !!!!! £30,125 £27,908 130 236 55.4 133/30% £148/£296 36% 1.6 dCi N-Connecta 5dr [7 Seat] !!!!! £31,125 £28,833 130 236 55.4 133/30% £153/£306 36% 1.6 dCi N-Connecta 5dr 4WD £32,025 £29,666 11 116 130 236 52.3 143/32% £168/£336 36% 1.6 dCi N-Connecta 5dr 4WD [7 Seat] £33,025 £30,591 11 116 130 236 52.3 143/32% £173/£346 37% 1.6 dCi Tekna 5dr £33,125 £30,683 130 236 55.4 133/30% £163/£326 36% 1.6 dCi Tekna 5dr [7 Seat] £33,785 £31,294 130 236 55.4 133/30% £166/£332 37% 1.6 dCi Tekna 5dr 4WD £35,025 £32,441 11 116 130 236 52.3 143/32% £184/£368 37% 1.6 dCi Tekna 5dr 4WD [7 Seat] £35,685 £33,051 11 116 130 236 52.3 143/32% £187/£375 37% 1.6 dCi Visia 5dr £24,890 £24,028 130 236 57.7 129/29% £119/£238 36% 1.6 dCi Visia 5dr [7 Seat] £25,890 £24,993 130 236 57.7 129/29% £124/£248 36% 2.0 dCi Acenta 5dr 4WD £30,510 £28,265 9.4 127 177 280 50.4 149/33% £165/£329 36% 2.0 dCi Acenta 5dr 4WD [7 Seat] £31,510 £29,190 9.4 127 177 280 50.4 149/33% £170/£340 37% 2.0 dCi N-Connecta 5dr 4WD £33,290 £30,860 9.4 127 177 280 48.7 153/34% £184/£367 37% 2.0 dCi N-Connecta 5dr 4WD [7 Seat] £34,290 £31,785 9.4 127 177 280 48.7 153/34% £189/£379 37% 2.0 dCi Tekna 5dr 4WD £36,290 £33,635 9.4 127 177 280 48.7 153/34% £201/£401 37% 2.0 dCi Tekna 5dr 4WD [7 Seat] £36,950 £34,245 9.4 127 177 280 48.7 153/34% £204/£409 37%
NV200 MPV
X TRAIL SUV
1.3 DiG-T 160 Tekna+ 5dr 1.3 DiG-T Acenta 5dr 1.3 DiG-T N-Connecta 5dr 1.3 DiG-T Tekna 5dr 1.3 DiG-T Tekna+ 5dr 1.3 DiG-T Visia 5dr 1.5 dCi 115 Acenta 5dr 1.5 dCi 115 Acenta Premium 5dr 1.5 dCi 115 N-Connecta 5dr 1.5 dCi 115 Tekna 5dr 1.5 dCi 115 Tekna+ 5dr 1.5 dCi 115 Visia 5dr
A TO Z MERCEDES-BENZ TO NISSAN
VERDICT The Outlander wins no prizes for re inement or interior quality, but the plug-in hybrid version will appeal to company car drivers Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4695mm W Nmm H 1710mm Boot litres 2.4 PHEV 4h 5dr Auto £39,510 £34,971 106 177 245 156.9 40/0% -/2.4 PHEV 4hs 5dr Auto £41,610 £37,029 106 177 245 156.9 40/0% -/2.4 PHEV 5h 5dr Auto £43,510 10.5 106 177 245 156.9 40/0% -/2.4 PHEV 5hs 5dr Auto £45,610 10.5 106 177 245 156.9 40/0% -/2.4 PHEV Juro 5dr Auto £36,765 £32,281 106 177 245 156.9 40/0% -/2.0 4 5dr CVT £29,680 £23,888 118 150 156 37.7 171/35% £168/£336 2.0 Juro 5dr CVT £27,680 £21,943 118 150 156 37.7 171/35% £156/£313 2.3 2.2 DI-D 2 5dr !!!!! £25,920 £20,223 248.68 10.2 124 147 280 53.3 139/31% £131/£262 42.86 2.3 2.2 DI-D 3 5dr !!!!! £28,670 £22,897 282.51 10.2 124 147 280 53.3 139/31% £145/£290 46.98 2.3 2.2 DI-D 4 5dr !!!!! £32,820 £26,933 332.88 10.2 124 147 280 53.3 139/31% £167/£333 53.57 2.3 2.2 DI-D Juro 5dr £29,770 £23,967 10.2 124 147 280 53.3 139/31% £151/£302 2.3 2.2 DI-D Keiko 5dr £29,870 £24,064 10.2 124 150 280 53.3 139/31% £151/£303 -
OUTLANDER SUV
ECLIPSE CROSS SUV 163 163 163 163 163
80 80
VERDICT Mitsubishi’s Nissan Qashqai represents a real step forward for the brand Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4405mm W Nmm H 1685mm Boot litres 1.5 2 5dr £21,290 £20,229 10.3 127 1.5 3 5dr !!!!! £22,810 £21,726 10.3 127 1.5 3 5dr CVT 4WD £25,920 £24,479 9.8 124 1.5 4 5dr £25,240 £24,120 10.3 127 1.5 4 5dr CVT 4WD £28,480 £27,001 9.8 124
112 112
117
11.5
12.7 12.7
114
VERDICT It rides well and diesels are gutsy, but rivals are more re ined Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4365mm W mm H 1640mm Boot litres 1.6 Juro 5dr !!!!! £19,195 £19,195 -
ASX SUV
VERDICT Outclassed by its rivals on every front Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3795mm W Nmm H 1505mm Boot 175litres 1.2 3 5dr £11,075 1.2 4 5dr £13,095 -
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55/0% -/134/27% £104/£208 46.56 148/30% £127/£253 51.33 119/27% £113/£226 46.26 124/28% £125/£249 49.88 119/27% £129/£259 51.87 127/29% £147/£293 55.11
COUNTRYMAN SUV
VERDICT The Countryman is roomier than its predecessor, but there are still far better options out there Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4299mm W 2005mm H 1559mm Boot 405litres 1.5 Cooper S E All4 PHEV 5dr Auto £31,905 £27,840 6.8 123 224 284 134.5 1.5 Cooper 5dr £23,385 £21,803 277.47 9.7 124 136 162 47.9 2.0 Cooper S 5dr !!!!! £25,585 £23,849 303.97 7.6 140 192 207 43.5 2.0 Cooper D 5dr !!!!! £25,385 £23,663 291.58 9.1 129 150 258 62.8 2.0 Cooper D All4 5dr !!!!! £26,985 £25,151 312.37 9 127 150 258 60.1 2.0 Cooper S D 5dr Auto !!!!! £28,985 £27,011 330.46 7.9 137 190 266 62.8 2.0 Cooper S D All4 5dr Auto !!!!! £30,585 £28,499 351.25 7.6 135 190 266 58.9
162 140 207 199 258 266
17E 12E 22E 15E 18E 23E
136 102 192 116 150 190
131/27% £94/£187 42.87 131/27% £89/£178 151/31% £122/£243 48.33 109/25% £99/£197 112/26% £100/£200 44.26 119/27% £121/£241 48.92
127 115 142 119 132 140
48.7 48.7 42.8 68.9 65.7 62.8
CLUBMAN ESTATE
9.2 11.3 7.3 10.8 8.9 7.6
VERDICT The Clubman is a spacious and entertaining car Doors 6 Seats 5 L 4253mm W 2022mm H 1441mm Boot 360litres 1.5 Cooper 6dr !!!!! £21,085 £19,664 247.66 1.5 One City Nav 6dr £19,995 2.0 Cooper S 6dr !!!!! £24,095 £22,485 272.25 1.5 One D City Nav 6dr Auto £23,855 2.0 Cooper D 6dr !!!!! £23,385 £21,803 271.51 2.0 Cooper S D 6dr Auto !!!!! £27,085 £25,244 303.83
CONVERTIBLE 21E 30E
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VERDICT The Mini Convertible offers all the great driving dynamics and desirable image of the hatch model, with added wind-in-the-hair fun Doors Seats L mm W mm H mm Boot litres 1.5 Cooper II 2dr !!!!! £19,795 £18,700 8.8 128 136 162 50.4 127/26% £85/£170 44% 2.0 Cooper S II 2dr £24,145 £22,820 7.2 143 192 207 41.5 154/31% £122/£244 42%
122/25% £71/£143 123/25% £74/£149 122/25% £65/£131 122/25% £68/£137 145/30% £102/£204 148/30% £105/£211 102/24% £73/£146 103/24% £76/£152
19E 19E 13E 13E 28E 28E 17E 17E
52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 44.1 43.5 72.4 72.4
40% 39% 39% 39% 42% 42% 34% 34%
VERDICT The Mini is a hugely desirable small car that has plenty of substance to match its style Doors 3 Seats 4 L 3821mm W 1932mm H 1414mm Boot 211litres 1.5 Cooper II 3dr !!!!! £17,345 £16,225 7.9 130 136 162 1.5 Cooper II 5dr !!!!! £18,045 £16,877 8.2 129 136 162 1.5 One II 3dr £15,905 £14,882 10.1 121 102 140 1.5 One II 5dr £16,605 £15,534 10.3 119 102 140 2.0 Cooper S II 3dr £20,635 £19,295 6.8 146 192 207 2.0 Cooper S II 5dr £21,335 £19,948 6.9 146 192 207 1.5 Cooper D II 3dr £18,495 £17,297 9.2 127 116 199 1.5 Cooper D II 5dr £19,195 £17,950 9.4 126 116 199
MINI whatcar.com/mini 3DR/5DR HATCHBACK
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VERDICT
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph) 110 110 83 83 102 102 102 102 83
61.4 61.4 58.9 58.9 76.3 76.3 76.3 76.3 58.9
106/22% 106/22% 109/22% 109/22% 97/23% 97/23% 97/23% 97/23% 109/22%
93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19%
0/0%
£61/£122 £61/£122 £52/£104 £57/£115 £62/£124 £69/£138 £63/£127 £68/£136 £53/£106
£29/£57 £34/£68 £35/£71 £39/£77 £40/£80 £41/£81 £44/£88
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20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill Cost per mile 32% 35% 33% 36% 36% 36% 27% 29% 31% 32% 32%
308 SW ESTATE
VERDICT The estate version of the 308 has some efficient engines and a large boot, but it’s disappointing to drive and rear space is tight Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4585mm W 2043mm H 1461mm Boot 810litres 1.2 Puretech 110 Active 5dr !!!!! £20,130 £18,109 127 110 151 56.5 115/24% £80/£159 1.2 Puretech 110 Allure 5dr £21,430 £19,272 127 110 151 55.4 117/24% £85/£170 1.2 Puretech 130 Active 5dr £20,600 £18,530 9.4 130 131 170 54.3 120/25% £85/£170 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure 5dr £21,900 £19,693 9.4 130 131 170 52.3 123/25% £90/£181 1.2 Puretech 130 GT Line 5dr £23,800 £21,394 9.4 130 131 170 52.3 124/25% £98/£197 1.2 Puretech 130 Tech Edition 5dr £23,350 £20,991 9.4 130 131 170 52.3 123/25% £96/£193 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Active 5dr £21,070 £18,291 116 101 184 76.3 98/23% £80/£160 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Active 5dr £21,900 £19,007 10 126 131 221 76.3 96/23% £83/£166 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure 5dr £23,200 £20,128 10.6 126 131 221 74.3 100/24% £92/£184 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Line 5dr £25,080 £21,750 10.6 126 131 221 74.3 100/24% £100/£199 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Tech Edition 5dr £24,650 £21,379 10.6 126 131 221 74.3 100/24% £98/£196 -
33% 33% 32% 34% 31% 32% 34% 33%
35% 32% 33% 31% 32% 32% 33%
19%
32% 35% 33% 36% 36% 36% 27% 29% 31% 32% 32% 37%
31.45 -
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Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
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VERDICT The 308 has some frugal engines, but it falls way short of its best rivals to drive and rear space is tight Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4253mm W 2043mm H 1457mm Boot 501litres 1.2 Puretech 110 Active 5dr !!!!! £19,180 £17,259 10.1 127 110 151 57.6 113/23% £73/£145 1.2 Puretech 110 Allure 5dr £20,480 £18,422 10.1 127 110 151 56.5 115/24% £81/£162 1.2 Puretech 130 Active 5dr £19,650 £17,679 9.1 130 131 170 56.5 116/24% £78/£155 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure 5dr £20,950 £18,843 9.1 130 131 170 54.3 119/24% £83/£166 1.2 Puretech 130 GT Line 5dr £22,850 £20,543 9.1 130 131 170 54.3 120/25% £94/£189 1.2 Puretech 130 Tech Edition 5dr £22,400 £20,141 9.1 130 131 170 54.3 119/24% £89/£177 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Active 5dr £20,120 £17,472 116 101 184 76.3 98/23% £76/£153 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Active 5dr £20,950 £18,188 9.8 127 131 221 80.7 93/22% £76/£152 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure 5dr £22,250 £19,309 10.2 127 131 221 76.3 96/23% £85/£169 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Line 5dr £24,150 £20,948 10.2 127 131 221 76.3 96/23% £92/£184 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Tech Edition 5dr £23,700 £20,560 10.2 127 131 221 76.3 96/23% £90/£180 GTi 1.6 Puretech 260 5dr !!!!! £29,100 6 155 262 251 43.5 148/30% £144/£288 GTi 1.6 Puretech 270 5dr !!!!! £28,645 £26,427 6 155 272 243 47.1 139/28% £133/£265
308 HATCHBACK
208 HATCHBACK
Gov’t MPG True MPG 68.9 68.9 68.9 68.9 68.9 68.9 68.9
133 N
151 151 87 87 184 184 184 184 87
64
VERDICT Not as well-rounded a package as the class-leaders it hopes to challenge Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3973mm W 2004mm H 1460mm Boot 285litres 1.2 Puretech 110 GT Line 5dr !!!!! £16,865 £14,945 189.56 9.6 117 1.2 Puretech 110 Tech Edition 5dr £16,865 £14,945 117 1.2 Puretech 82 Active 5dr £14,315 £13,239 13.5 109 1.2 Puretech 82 Tech Edition 5dr £15,865 £14,065 13.5 109 1.5 BlueHDi Active 5dr £16,390 £15,148 109 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line 5dr £18,240 109 1.5 BlueHDi Signature 5dr £16,740 £15,470 109 1.5 BlueHDi Tech Edition 5dr £17,940 £15,891 109 1.2 Puretech 82 Signature 5dr £14,665 £13,285 13.5 109
81
Power (ps) 69 69 69 69 69 69 69
15.9
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT Cheap to run and good touch-screen system; rivals are more spacious, though Doors 3/5 Seats 4 L 3475mm W 1884mm H 1460mm Boot 196litres 1.0 72 Access 3dr £9,225 £9,141 13.8 100 72 1.0 72 Active 3dr !!!!! £10,965 £10,130 13.8 100 72 1.0 72 Active 5dr !!!!! £11,365 £10,497 13.8 100 72 1.0 72 Allure 3dr £12,370 £11,419 13.8 100 72 1.0 72 Allure 5dr £12,770 £11,786 13.8 100 72 1.0 72 Collection 5dr £13,020 £12,015 13.8 100 72 1.0 72 Collection 5dr £14,020 £12,933 13.8 100 72
108 HATCHBACK
VERDICT The Renault Zoe is a much better electric car in every regard Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3474mm W 1792mm H 1608mm Boot litres 5dr Auto !!!!! £20,495 £15,995 -
PEUGEOT whatcar.com/peugeot ION HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Insurance group 15E 14E 20E 20E 21E 20E 17E 21E 22E 23E 23E
15E 14E 20E 20E 21E 20E 17E 22E 22E 23E 23E 27E
18E 18E 11E 12E 18E 18E 18E 18E 11E
8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E
28U
KEY INFO
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
168/34% £243/£486 205/37% £369/£738 184/37% £320/£640
516 516 516 627 627 627 406 406 406 332 332 332 332 568 568 568
113 113 113 94.2 97.4 97.4 34.9 34.9 34.4 36.7 36.2 36.2 37.7 30.4 30.1 30.1
157 164 152 177
17 17
462 440 340 550
42 42
516 406 332 568
N N
£260/£520 £359/£717 £298/£596 £395/£789 £429/£857 £290/£580
0/0% 0/0%
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87.62 122.38 139.3 75.06
-/132.6 -/135.58 -/145.18 -/-/-/288.5 £580/£1159 177.11 £557/£1114 169.89 £618/£1237 199.06 £426/£851 135.38 £438/£877 138.65 £465/£931 153.37 £396/£792 129.55 £710/£1420 223.31 £723/£1446 226.56 £768/£1536 255.74
72/0% -/209/37% £421/£843 205/37% £345/£690 267/37% £612/£1225
167/34% 212/37% 207/37% 208/37% 217/37% 161/36%
56/0% 56/0% 56/0% 69/0% 66/0% 66/0% 187/37% 184/37% 187/37% 175/36% 178/36% 178/36% 171/35% 212/37% 215/37% 215/37%
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Cost per mile
VERDICT The Twingo mixes cheeky styling with reasonable practicality, but it’s neither as re ined nor as comfortable as the best rivals Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3595mm W mm H 1554mm Boot 219litres 0.9 TCe Iconic 5dr !!!!! £12,555 £12,555 10.8 103 90 100 57.6 112/23% £47/£95 38.43 1.0 SCe Iconic 5dr !!!!! £11,835 £11,835 14.5 94 70 67 58.9 110/23% £45/£89 36.72 1.0 SCe Play 5dr !!!!! £10,750 £10,305 176.24 14.5 94 70 67 51.4 126/26% £46/£91 33.01
TWINGO HATCHBACK
VERDICT Electric quadricycle is great fun, but the ride is bumpy and safety poor Doors 2 Seats 2 L 2338mm W 1396mm H 1454mm Boot 31litres 13kW Dynamique 2dr Auto !!!!! £7,795 £7,795 50 13kW Expression 2dr Auto !!!!! £6,995 £6,995 50
RENAULT whatcar.com/renault TWIZY QUADRICYCLE
CAYENNE SUV
88.3 30.7 31.4 24.1
462 462 462 680 680 680 440 440 440 330 330 330 330 550 550 550
VERDICT Fine handling and strong performance in a very practical package. Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4918mm W 2194mm H 1696mm Boot 645litres 3.0 E-Hybrid 5dr Tiptronic S £67,208 £67,208 5 2.9 S 5dr Tiptronic S £69,625 £69,625 5.2 3.0 5dr Tiptronic S £57,260 £57,260 6.2 4.0 Turbo 5dr Tiptronic S £101,416 £101,416 4.1
172 170 172 192 192 192 177 179 179 162 160 162 164 190 188 190
39.2 31.4 32.5/23.4 31.7 30.1 46.3/40.7
4.6 4.6 4.7 3.4 3.4 3.5 4.4 4.4 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.7 3.8 3.8 3.9
VERDICT All the pace and handling you'd want from a sporty SUV, but there are roomier options Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4692mm W mm H 1624mm Boot 500litres 2.0 252 5dr PDK !!!!! £46,485 £46,485 563.81 6.7 142 252 273 3.0 GTS 5dr PDK !!!!! £59,453 £59,453 729.48 5.2 159 360 369 3.0 S 5dr PDK !!!!! £49,582 £49,582 581.25 5.4 157 340 339 3.6 Turbo 5dr PDK !!!!! £65,276 £65,276 860.26 4.8 165 400 406 3.6 Turbo Performance 5dr PDK !!!!! £70,800 £70,800 899.98 4.4 169 440 443 3.0 S Diesel 5dr PDK !!!!! £49,174 £49,174 513.21 6.3 142 258 428
MACAN SUV
VERDICT The Panamera is comfortable, luxurious and superb to drive. Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5049mm W 2165mm H 1423mm Boot 405litres 2.9 V6 4 E-Hybrid 5dr PDK £81,221 £81,221 938.21 2.9 V6 4 E-Hybrid 5dr PDK £83,368 £83,368 2.9 V6 4 E-Hybrid Executive 5dr PDK £86,344 £86,344 1037.9 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid 5dr PDK £139,367 £139,367 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid 5dr PDK £137,220 £137,220 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid Executi PDK £146,625 £146,625 2.9 V6 4S 5dr PDK £94,864 £94,864 2.9 V6 4S 5dr PDK !!!!! £91,176 £91,176 1144.25 2.9 V6 4S Executive 5dr PDK !!!!! £101,148 £101,148 1365 3.0 V6 4 5dr PDK £71,809 £71,809 881.53 3.0 V6 4 5dr PDK £73,956 £73,956 3.0 V6 4 Executive 5dr PDK £78,431 £78,431 1014.77 3.0 V6 5dr PDK £68,783 £68,783 839.19 4.0 V8 Turbo 5dr PDK !!!!! £116,395 £116,395 1529.3 4.0 V8 Turbo 5dr PDK £118,542 £118,542 4.0 V8 Turbo Executive 5dr PDK !!!!! £125,800 £125,800 -
PANAMERA HATCHBACK
VERDICT The 718 Boxster is sensational to drive and beautifully built – it’s one of the best open-top sports cars on sale Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4379mm W 1994mm H 1281mm Boot 275litres 2.0 2dr !!!!! £45,328 £45,328 5.1 170 300 280 38.2 168/34% £254/£507 2.5 GTS 2dr £63,022 £63,022 4.6 180 365 310 31.4 205/37% £381/£761 2.5 S 2dr !!!!! £54,599 £54,599 4.6 177 350 310 34.9 184/37% £331/£663
718 BOXSTER CONVERTIBLE
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
VERDICT The 718 Cayman is a joy to drive and beautifully built. It’s one of the best sports cars on the planet Doors 2 Seats 2 L 4379mm W 1994mm H 1295mm Boot 425litres 2.0 2dr !!!!! £43,467 £43,467 5.1 170 300 280 38.2 2.5 GTS 2dr £61,161 £61,161 4.6 180 365 310 31.4 2.5 S 2dr !!!!! £52,738 £52,738 644.47 4.6 177 350 310 34.9
PORSCHE whatcar.com/porsche 718 CAYMAN COUPE
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT
PEUGEOT TO RENAULT MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
PEUGEOT TO RENAULT
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z PEUGEOT TO RENAULT Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 34% 34% 32%
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64% 61% 63% 61%
58% 59% 58% 61% 61% 57%
56% 58% 56% 45% 44% 45% 54% 54% 52% 62% 64% 61% 62% 47% 48% 46%
57% 56% 53%
61% 62% 59%
8E 3E 3E
6A 6A
48E 44E 50E
37E 44E 40E 45E 50E 39E
50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 50E 49E 48E 48E 49E 47E 50E 50E 50E
44E 49E 46E
42E 48E 44E
Insurance group
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48% 49% 48% 48% 47% 47% 47% 47%
126/29% 128/29% 127/29% 127/29% 144/32% 144/32% 145/33% 144/32% 144/32% 145/33% 145/33%
£155/£309 £160/£320 £154/£308 £157/£315 £177/£354 £183/£365 £220/£439 £209/£418 £209/£418 £182/£363 £185/£371
72.55 74.32 59.51 85.22 84.31 -
36% 36% 35% 36% 36% 36% 39% 38% 39% 36% 36%
17E 17E 17E 17E 20E 21E 23E 21E 22E 20E 25E
KADJAR SUV
VERDICT A great all-rounder that matches the class leaders on most fronts Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4449mm W 2058mm H 1607mm Boot 472litres 1.3 TCe 160 Dynamique Nav 5dr £23,520 £20,354 9.4 1.3 TCe 160 Dynamique S Nav 5dr £24,820 £21,472 9.4 1.3 TCe 160 Expression+ 5dr £21,730 £18,815 9.4 1.3 TCe 160 Signature Nav 5dr £25,820 £22,332 9.4 1.3 TCe 160 Signature S Nav 5dr £27,220 £23,536 9.4 1.3 TCe Dynamique Nav 5dr £22,220 £19,236 9.4 1.3 TCe Dynamique S Nav 5dr £23,520 £20,354 9.4 1.3 TCe Expression+ 5dr £20,430 £17,697 9.4 1.3 TCe Signature Nav 5dr £24,520 £21,214 9.4 1.3 TCe Signature S Nav 5dr £25,920 £22,418 9.4 1.5 dCi 115 Dynamique Nav 5dr £24,160 £20,904 11.7 1.5 dCi 115 Dynamique S Nav 5dr £25,460 £22,022 11.7 1.5 dCi 115 Expression+ 5dr £22,460 £19,442 11.7 1.5 dCi 115 Signature Nav 5dr !!!!! £26,460 £22,882 11.7 1.5 dCi 115 Signature S Nav 5dr £27,860 £24,086 11.7
13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1
128 128 128 128 128 121 121 121 121 121 120 120 120 120 120
106 106 106 106 106 106
160 160 160 160 160 140 140 140 140 140 115 115 115 115 115
90 90 90 90 90 90
192 192 192 192 192 177 177 177 177 177 192 192 192 192 192
103 103 103 162 162 162
47.9 47.1 47.9 47.1 47.1 47.9 47.1 47.9 47.1 47.1 65.7 62.8 65.7 62.8 62.8
52.3 52.3 52.3 67.3 67.3 67.3
134/27% £105/£209 136/28% £115/£229 134/27% £97/£193 136/28% £119/£239 136/28% £126/£252 134/27% £99/£198 136/28% £109/£217 134/27% £91/£182 136/28% £113/£226 136/28% £120/£240 113/26% £104/£207 117/27% £113/£227 113/26% £96/£192 117/27% £118/£236 117/27% £124/£248
122/25% 122/25% 122/25% 110/26% 110/26% 110/26%
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39% 39% 37% 40% 40% 39% 39% 37% 40% 40% 33% 34% 32% 35% 35%
43% 41% 41% 38% 35% 35%
£75/£151 £68/£136 £63/£126 £85/£170 £77/£155 £72/£144
CAPTUR SUV
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VERDICT Impressive re inement and decent practicality Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4122mm W mm H 1566mm Boot litres 0.9 TCe 90 GT Line 5dr !!!!! £18,300 £16,208 0.9 TCe 90 Iconic 5dr £16,500 £14,624 0.9 TCe 90 Play 5dr £15,300 £13,568 1.5 dCi 90 GT Line 5dr £19,860 £17,581 1.5 dCi 90 Iconic 5dr £18,060 £15,997 1.5 dCi 90 Play 5dr £16,860 £14,941
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39% 40% 40% 33% 35% 34%
MEGANE SPORT TOURER ESTATE
MEGANE HATCHBACK
£95/£191 £84/£168 £79/£159 £98/£196 £87/£174 £79/£158
37% 35% 39% 37% 35% 34% 33% 39% 37% 34%
VERDICT The distinctive Mégane Sport Tourer is stylish and sophisticated, but it’s not as practical as some of its rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4626mm W 2058mm H 1449mm Boot 580litres 1.3 TCe GT Line 5dr £21,455 £21,455 9.8 127 140 177 48.7 131/27% 1.3 TCe Iconic 5dr £19,615 £19,615 9.8 127 140 177 50.4 128/26% 1.3 TCe Play 5dr £18,515 £18,515 9.8 127 140 177 51.4 125/26% 1.5 Blue dCi 115 GT Line 5dr £22,875 £22,875 11.4 116 115 192 60.1 110/26% 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Iconic 5dr £21,075 £21,075 11.4 116 115 192 61.4 107/25% 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Play 5dr £19,975 £19,975 11.4 116 115 192 64.2 104/24%
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33.47 34.74 33.21 32.54
39% 41% 41% 34% 35% 35% 51% 51%
0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0%
£56/£111 £51/£102 £61/£123 £57/£115 £53/£106 £60/£119 £59/£118 £74/£147 £69/£138 £61/£123
VERDICT The Mégane is well equipped and has lots of safety kit, but it’s only so-so to drive, and it isn’t as practical as the best family cars Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4359mm W 2058mm H 1447mm Boot 434litres 1.3 TCe GT Line 5dr £20,255 £20,255 9.5 127 140 177 48.7 132/27% £90/£180 1.3 TCe Iconic 5dr £18,415 £18,415 9.5 127 140 177 50.4 128/26% £79/£158 1.3 TCe Play 5dr £17,315 £17,315 9.5 127 140 177 51.4 125/26% £74/£148 1.5 Blue dCi 115 GT Line 5dr £21,675 £21,675 11.1 118 115 192 62.8 107/25% £89/£179 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Iconic 5dr £19,875 £19,875 11.1 118 115 192 64.2 104/24% £79/£157 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Play 5dr £18,775 £18,775 11.1 118 115 192 65.7 101/24% £74/£148 RS 1.8 280 5dr !!!!! £27,495 £24,867 5.8 158 280 288 39.7 161/33% £148/£296 RS 1.8 280 Cup 5dr !!!!! £28,995 £26,217 5.8 158 280 288 39.7 161/33% £156/£313 -
N N N N N N N N
114/23% 113/23% 114/23% 114/23% 113/23% 127/26% 82/22% 106/25% 106/25% 104/24%
20% 21% 22% 23%
163 163 163 163 166 166 166 166
VERDICT Lease the battery and the Zoe is one of the most recommendable electric cars Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4084mm W 1945mm H 1562mm Boot 338litres 65kW Dyn Nav Q90 40kWh 43kWCh !!!!! £23,670 £15,170 13.5 84 88 65kW iDy Nav Q90 40kWh 43kWCh £29,270 £20,770 13.5 84 88 65kW Sign Nav Q90 40kWh 43kWCh £25,920 £17,420 13.5 84 88 65kW iSig Nav Q90 40kWh 43kWCh £31,520 £23,020 13.5 84 88 80kW Dyn Nav R110 40kWh 22kWCh !!!!! £22,920 £14,420 11.9 84 109 80kW iDy Nav R110 40kWh 22kWCh £28,520 £20,020 11.9 84 109 80kW Sig Nav R110 40kWh 22kWCh £25,170 £16,670 11.9 84 109 80kW iSig Nav R110 40kWh 22kWCh £30,770 £22,270 11.4 84 109
56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 50.4 88.3 70.6 70.6 70.6
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89 89 103 103 103 79 162 162 162 162
110 110 110 110 110 104 112 112 112 112
76 76 90 90 90 75 90 90 90 90
ZOE HATCHBACK
CLIO HATCHBACK VERDICT In a class of exceptional rivals, the Clio has what it takes to compete Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4062mm W 1945mm H 1448mm Boot 300litres 0.9 TCe 75 Iconic 5dr £14,700 £12,971 12.3 0.9 TCe 75 Play 5dr £13,500 £11,921 12.3 0.9 TCe 90 GT Line 5dr £16,250 £14,327 12.1 0.9 TCe 90 Iconic 5dr £15,180 £13,391 12.1 0.9 TCe 90 Play 5dr !!!!! £13,980 £12,341 181.79 12.1 1.2 16V Play 5dr £13,950 £12,314 178.44 14.5 1.5 dCi 90 ECO Play 5dr !!!!! £16,250 £14,322 199.75 12 1.5 dCi 90 GT Line 5dr £17,850 £15,727 11.8 1.5 dCi 90 Iconic 5dr £16,780 £14,791 11.8 1.5 dCi 90 Play 5dr !!!!! £15,580 £13,741 192.63 11.8
A TO Z PEUGEOT TO RENAULT
VERDICT Very spacious but handling and interior quality are likely to disappoint those used to a regular MPV Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4959mm W 2204mm H 1890mm Boot litres 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Active Standard 5dr !!!!! £32,265 £32,265 12 99 120 - 57.6 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Active Stan [8 Seat] £33,345 £33,345 12 99 120 - 57.6 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Business Standard £32,095 £32,095 12 99 120 - 57.6 1.5 BlueHDi 120 Business St [9 Seat] £32,795 £32,795 12 99 120 - 57.6 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Active Standard 5dr £33,745 £29,518 485.84 10.3 114 150 273 50.4 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Active Stan [8 Seat] £34,825 £30,458 499.66 10.3 114 150 273 50.4 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Long [8 Seat] £40,480 £35,378 378.21 10.3 114 150 273 50.4 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Standard 5dr £39,780 £34,769 586.26 10.3 114 150 273 50.4 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Stan [8 Seat] £39,780 £34,769 578.76 10.3 114 150 273 50.4 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business Standard £33,575 £29,370 483.8 10.3 114 150 273 50.4 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Business St [9 Seat] £34,275 £29,979 487.55 10.3 114 150 273 50.4
TRAVELLER MPV
VERDICT It may not have the class of more mainstream MPVs, but the Rifter offers unmatched space and practicality, and is surprisingly good to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4403mm W 2107mm H 1878mm Boot 775litres 1.2 Puretech Active 5dr £19,870 £19,870 11.7 109 109 184 51.4 126/26% £85/£170 41% 10E 1.2 Puretech Allure 5dr £20,920 £20,920 11.7 109 109 184 51.4 126/26% £90/£179 42% 11E 1.2 Puretech GT Line 5dr £22,570 £22,570 11.7 109 109 184 51.4 126/26% £97/£194 43% 12E 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Active 5dr £20,400 £20,400 12.5 109 101 184 65.7 113/26% £87/£175 40% 11E 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Allure 5dr £21,450 £21,450 12.5 109 101 184 65.7 113/26% £92/£184 41% 11E 1.5 BlueHDi 100 GT Line 5dr £23,100 £23,100 12.5 109 101 184 65.7 113/26% £99/£198 42% 12E 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Active 5dr £21,520 £21,520 10.4 116 129 221 65.7 114/26% £92/£184 39% 14E 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure 5dr !!!!! £22,570 £22,570 10.4 116 129 221 65.7 114/26% £97/£193 40% 14E 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Line 5dr £24,220 £24,220 10.4 116 129 221 65.7 114/26% £104/£208 41% 15E 1.5 BlueHDi Active 5dr £19,650 £19,650 17 95 75 170 68.9 109/25% £81/£162 39% 8E
RIFTER MPV
5008 SUV 14E 15E 16E 16E 15E 16E 16E 16E
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VERDICT The 5008 is stylish, practical and good to drive. It's one of the best seven-seat SUVs you can buy Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4641mm W 2098mm H 1640mm Boot 952litres 1.2 Puretech Active 5dr !!!!! £25,630 £24,331 9.9 117 131 170 53.3 1.2 Puretech Allure 5dr !!!!! £27,430 £26,036 9.9 117 131 170 52.3 1.2 Puretech GT Line 5dr £29,330 £27,836 9.9 117 131 170 52.3 1.2 Puretech GT Line Premium 5dr £31,180 £29,589 9.9 117 131 170 54.3 1.5 BlueHDi Active 5dr £27,550 £25,550 11.1 119 131 221 68.9 1.5 BlueHDi Allure 5dr £29,350 £27,215 11.1 119 131 221 67.3 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line 5dr £31,250 £28,972 11.1 119 131 221 67.3 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line Premium 5dr £33,100 £30,684 11.1 119 131 221 70.6
3008 SUV
121/25% £106/£212 122/25% £113/£227 122/25% £121/£243 120/25% £129/£258 107/25% £114/£228 109/25% £121/£243 109/25% £129/£259 106/25% £137/£274
16E 17E 18E 16E 16E 17E 17E 18E
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VERDICT Stylish, practical and good to drive, the well-equipped Peugeot 3008 is one of the best small SUVs you can buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4447mm W 2098mm H 1620mm Boot 591litres 1.2 Puretech Allure 5dr !!!!! £25,280 £23,999 246.98 9.5 117 131 170 53.3 120/25% £104/£209 1.2 Puretech GT Line 5dr !!!!! £27,180 £25,799 267.12 9.5 117 131 170 53.3 120/25% £112/£225 1.2 Puretech GT Line Premium 5dr £29,205 £27,718 9.5 117 131 170 54.3 118/24% £116/£232 1.2 Puretech Active 5dr !!!!! £23,480 £22,294 253.02 9.5 117 131 170 54.3 119/24% £93/£186 1.5 BlueHDi Active 5dr £25,400 £23,684 10.8 119 131 221 68.9 108/25% £105/£210 1.5 BlueHDi Allure 5dr £27,200 £25,358 10.8 119 131 221 67.3 109/25% £112/£225 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line 5dr £29,100 £27,125 10.8 119 131 221 67.3 109/25% £120/£241 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line Premium 5dr £31,125 £29,008 10.8 119 131 221 68.9 106/25% £129/£258 52% 51% 50% 52% 46% 46% 46% 45%
21E 21E 13E 13E 13E 18E 19E 19E 19E
2008 SUV
VERDICT The 2008 feels classy inside and is very efficient, but some rivals are com ier, better-handling and more spacious and versatile inside Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4159mm W 2004mm H Nmm Boot 360litres 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure 5dr !!!!! £20,065 £17,859 221.79 9.3 124 131 170 55.4 118/24% £79/£159 39.01 35% 1.2 Puretech 130 GT Line 5dr !!!!! £21,435 £19,071 233.68 9.3 124 131 170 55.4 118/24% £85/£170 40.56 36% 1.2 Puretech Active 5dr £16,985 £15,133 13.6 105 83 87 56.5 114/23% £64/£129 36% 1.2 Puretech Allure 5dr £18,335 £16,328 13.6 105 83 87 56.5 114/23% £69/£139 36% 1.2 Puretech Allure Premium 5dr £19,135 £17,036 13.6 105 83 87 56.5 114/23% £73/£145 37% 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Active 5dr £19,125 £17,207 10.6 113 102 184 70.6 98/23% £73/£145 30% 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Allure 5dr £20,775 £18,286 10.6 113 102 184 70.6 98/23% £79/£158 30% 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Allure Premium 5dr £21,575 £19,400 10.6 113 102 184 70.6 98/23% £82/£164 31% 1.5 BlueHDi 100 GT Line 5dr £22,145 £19,485 10.6 113 102 184 70.6 98/23% £84/£168 32%
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22E 22E 24E
101/24% £99/£198 101/24% £104/£209 103/24% £111/£223
40% 41% 42%
VERDICT The high-tech Peugeot 508 is a decent effort, but rival are better to drive and more practical Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4750mm W 2079mm H 1403mm Boot 487litres 1.5 BlueHDi Active 5dr £25,000 £25,000 9.7 129 131 - 74.3 1.5 BlueHDi Allure 5dr !!!!! £26,300 £26,300 9.7 129 131 - 74.3 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line 5dr £28,050 £28,050 9.7 129 131 - 72.4
21E 22E 20E 23E 23E 20E 20E 19E 21E 22E 17E 17E 16E 18E 19E
9E 9E 8E 12E 11E 11E
18E 17E 17E 15E 15E 14E
17E 18E 17E 15E 15E 14E 35E 35E
16E 16E 17E 17E 19E 18E 19E 18E
9E 9E 10E 9E 7E 3E 10E 12E 11E 11E
150 | May 2019 whatcar.com Monthly company car tax bill
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
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VERDICT A superb city car with a surprisingly grown-up feel Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3557mm W Nmm H 1478mm Boot 251litres 1.0 75 FR Line 5dr !!!!! £12,230 £10,359 182.02 1.0 75 FR Line EZ 5dr £12,210 £12,210 1.0 Design Mii 5dr !!!!! £11,710 £9,851 169.63 1.0 Design Mii EZ 5dr £11,690 1.0 FR Line 5dr !!!!! £12,070 £10,203 181.47 1.0 FR Line EZ 5dr £12,050 £12,050 -
SEAT whatcar.com/seat MII HATCHBACK 13.2 13.5 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
5.1 5.2
106 107 99 100 99 100
155 155
75 75 60 60 60 60
571 571
70 70 70 70 70 70
64.2 65.7 64.2 65.7 64.2 65.7
664 20.3 664 20.3
102/21% 97/20% 102/21% 96/20% 102/21% 97/20%
£42/£84 £40/£80 £40/£81 £38/£77 £42/£83 £40/£79
318/37% £2232/£4465 319/37% £2676/£5353
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31% 33% 30% 33% 31% 33%
57% 54%
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N N
PHANTOM SALOON
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VERDICT Every bit the car that a lagship Rolls-Royce should be Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5762mm W mm H 1646mm Boot litres 6.8 4dr Auto !!!!! £364,125 £364,125 6.8 4dr Auto EWB !!!!! £436,125 £436,125
GHOST SALOON N N N
330/37% £1697/£3395 -/-/330/37% £1934/£3869
N N
16E 16E 16E 13E 13E 13E
16E 16E 16E 13E 13E 13E
VERDICT Yes, it has laws such as some iffy interior plastics and a slightly lumpy ride, but the Ghost is still a majestic car to ride in and to drive Doors 4 Seats 5 L 5399mm W 2098mm H 1550mm Boot 490litres 6.6 Black Badge 4dr Auto £272,475 £272,475 4.6 155 603 620 20 324/37% £1667/£3334 55% 6.6 II 4dr Auto !!!!! £235,305 £235,305 4.7 155 563 575 20.2 327/37% £1438/£2876 57% 6.6 II 4dr Auto EWB £267,525 £267,525 4.8 155 563 575 20 329/37% £1637/£3273 54%
605 19.6 620 605 19.6
45% 45%
42% 41% 42% 37% 35% 37%
41% 40% 41% 35% 33% 35%
18E 18E 23E 23E
N N N
563 593 563
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 45% 44% 45% 44%
Insurance group
46% 45% 45%
155 155 155
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5 5 5
VERDICT This open-top version of the Wraith is truly luxurious Doors 2 Seats 4 L 5285mm W 2064mm H 1502mm Boot litres 6.6 2dr Auto !!!!! £277,365 £277,365 6.6 Black Badge 2dr Auto £312,465 6.6 Inspired by Fashion 2dr Auto !!!!! £315,795 £315,795 -
DAWN CONVERTIBLE
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VERDICT The Wraith might not be perfect, but it’s a hugely desirable ownership proposition for the privileged few who can afford it Doors 2 Seats 4 L 5285mm W 2604mm H 1507mm Boot 470litres 6.6 2dr Auto !!!!! £253,365 £253,365 4.6 155 624 605 19.8 327/37% £1549/£3099 6.6 Black Badge 2dr Auto !!!!! £290,535 £290,535 4.5 155 624 642 19.3 333/37% £1779/£3557
ROLLS ROYCE whatcar.com/rolls-royce WRAITH COUPE
GRAND SCENIC MPV
SCENIC MPV
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0-62mph (sec)
VERDICT The seven-seat Scénic is good-looking and well equipped, but it’s not as comfortable or spacious as some rivals Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4634mm W 2128mm H Nmm Boot litres 1.3 TCe 140 Iconic 5dr £24,490 £24,490 140 - 147/30% £121/£242 1.3 TCe 140 Play 5dr £23,190 £23,190 140 - 147/30% £115/£229 1.3 TCe 140 Signature 5dr £26,090 £26,090 140 - 147/30% £129/£258 1.5 Blue dCi 120 Iconic 5dr £26,330 £26,330 120 - 127/29% £126/£252 1.5 Blue dCi 120 Play 5dr £25,440 £25,440 120 - 127/29% £122/£243 1.5 Blue dCi 120 Signature 5dr £27,930 £27,930 120 - 127/29% £134/£268
Max speed (mph)
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Power (ps)
147/30% £112/£224 147/30% £106/£211 147/30% £120/£240 127/29% £117/£235 127/29% £113/£226 127/29% £125/£250
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT The Scénic is stylish, well made and cheap to run, but it's not as spacious as some rival MPVs Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4406mm W 2128mm H 1653mm Boot litres 1.3 TCe 140 Iconic 5dr £22,690 £22,690 140 - 1.3 TCe 140 Play 5dr £21,390 £21,390 140 - 1.3 TCe 140 Signature 5dr £24,290 £24,290 140 - 1.5 Blue dCi 120 Iconic 5dr £24,530 £24,530 120 - 1.5 Blue dCi 120 Play 5dr £23,640 £23,640 120 - 1.5 Blue dCi 120 Signature 5dr £26,130 £26,130 120 - -
Gov’t MPG True MPG 128/29% £134/£269 128/29% £145/£291 148/33% £169/£337 148/33% £181/£362
20% / 40%
Cost per mile
VERDICT The Koleos is stylish and well equipped, but it’s not as spacious or as well made as some of its rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4672mm W 2063mm H 1678mm Boot 579litres 1.6 dCi Dynamique S Nav 5dr 2WD £28,045 £25,467 11.4 115 130 236 57.6 1.6 dCi Signature Nav 5dr 2WD £30,345 £27,548 11.4 115 130 236 57.6 2.0 dCi Dynamique S Nav 5dr £31,215 £28,365 10.7 126 177 280 50.4 2.0 dCi Signature Nav 5dr £33,515 £30,447 10.7 126 177 280 50.4
KOLEOS SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
RENAULT TO SEAT 0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
VERDICT
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9.8 9.8 9.8 9.8 10 9.8 10 9.8 9.8 9.8 9.8 9.8 11.2 11.4 11.2 11.4 8.3 8.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 113 108 107 108 107 127 127 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 95 95 95 95 150 150 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 129 129 129 129 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184
Monthly company car tax bill
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles Cost per mile
113/23% 114/23% 114/23% 114/23% 113/23% 114/23% 113/23% 114/23% 113/23% 114/23% 114/23% 114/23% 111/23% 115/24% 111/23% 115/24% -/-/114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26% 114/26%
£76/£153 £76/£153 £80/£161 £80/£161 £69/£139 £66/£131 £73/£146 £69/£138 £81/£162 £81/£162 £86/£172 £86/£172 £64/£128 £67/£134 £68/£135 £70/£141 -/-/£95/£189 £95/£189 £99/£198 £99/£198 £88/£175 £88/£175 £99/£199 £99/£199 £105/£210
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47% 47% 47% 48% 47% 47% 46% 47% 43% 43% 44% 45% 48% 48% 47% 47% 45% 46% 43% 43% 44% 44% 43% 43% 40% 40% 41%
109/22% £70/£139 39% 112/23% £76/£151 38% 116/24% £79/£158 39% 114/23% £78/£156 38% 117/24% £95/£191 39% 120/25% £108/£216 39% 117/24% £102/£204 40% 117/24% £105/£210 39% 113/23% £85/£170 41% 116/24% £97/£195 40% 113/23% £96/£191 40% 113/23% £99/£197 39% 134/27% £119/£238 38% 141/29% £128/£255 38% 141/29% £138/£276 38% 141/29% £136/£271 39% 45.6 141/29% £140/£279 39.2 164/33% £193/£385 109/25% £85/£170 33% 111/26% £92/£184 33% 109/25% £88/£177 35% -/-/33% -/-/35% -/-/34% -/-/34% 164/33% £179/£359 42% -/-/42% -/-/41%
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
57.6 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 57.6 56.5 56.5 56.5 57.6 56.5 57.6 56.5 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7
Max speed (mph)
VERDICT Good to drive, roomy inside and fairly affordable to own Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4138mm W mm H 1552mm Boot 400litres 1.0 TSI 115 FR 5dr £20,165 £18,567 1.0 TSI 115 FR EZ 5dr £20,165 £18,567 1.0 TSI 115 FR Sport 5dr £21,195 £19,566 1.0 TSI 115 FR Sport EZ 5dr £21,195 £19,566 1.0 TSI 115 SE 5dr DSG £18,305 £16,762 1.0 TSI 115 SE EZ 5dr £17,305 1.0 TSI 115 SE Technology 5dr DSG £19,230 £17,660 1.0 TSI 115 SE Technology EZ 5dr £18,230 1.0 TSI 115 Xcellence 5dr £21,305 £19,672 1.0 TSI 115 Xcellence EZ 5dr £21,305 £19,672 1.0 TSI 115 Xcellence Lux 5dr £22,620 £20,948 1.0 TSI 115 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £22,620 £20,948 1.0 TSI SE 5dr £16,905 £15,404 1.0 TSI SE EZ 5dr £16,905 £15,404 1.0 TSI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £17,830 £16,302 1.0 TSI SE Technology EZ 5dr £17,830 £16,302 1.5 TSI Evo FR EZ 5dr £21,370 1.5 TSI Evo FR Sport EZ 5dr £22,400 1.6 TDI 115 FR 5dr £22,065 £20,411 1.6 TDI 115 FR EZ 5dr £22,065 £20,411 1.6 TDI 115 FR Sport 5dr £23,095 £21,410 1.6 TDI 115 FR Sport EZ 5dr £23,095 £21,410 1.6 TDI 115 SE Technology Lux 5dr £20,455 £18,849 1.6 TDI 115 SE Technology Lux EZ 5dr £20,455 £18,849 1.6 TDI 115 Xcellence 5dr £23,205 £21,517 1.6 TDI 115 Xcellence EZ 5dr £23,205 £21,517 1.6 TDI 115 Xcellence Lux 5dr £24,520 £22,792
Power (ps)
58.9 57.6 56.5 57.6 55.4 53.3 55.4 55.4 56.5 55.4 56.5 56.5 48.7 45.6 45.6 45.6 280 67.3 58.9 68.9 39.2 -
ARONA SUV
KEY INFO
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT The Seat Leon ST is a good all-rounder, but its rivals outclass it in a couple of key areas Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4549mm W Nmm H 1454mm Boot 587litres 1.0 TSI SE EZ 5dr £19,170 £19,170 10.1 122 115 148 1.0 TSI SE Dynamic EZ 5dr £19,955 £19,955 10.1 122 115 148 1.2 TSI SE Dynamic Technology 5dr !!!!! £19,955 £16,814 225.85 10.1 121 110 129 1.2 TSI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £20,500 £17,341 221.23 10.1 121 110 129 1.5 TSI Evo 150 FR EZ 5dr £24,040 £24,040 150 1.5 TSI Evo 150 FR Sport EZ 5dr £26,190 £26,190 150 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xcellence EZ 5dr £25,670 £25,670 150 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £26,495 £26,495 150 1.5 TSI Evo FR EZ 5dr £22,425 £22,425 130 1.5 TSI Evo FR Sport EZ 5dr £24,575 £24,575 130 1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence EZ 5dr £25,145 £25,145 130 1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £25,970 £25,970 130 1.8 TSI FR Technology 5dr DSG !!!!! £26,675 £23,317 290.16 7.7 139 180 184 2.0 TSI 190 FR EZ 5dr DSG £26,675 £26,675 190 2.0 TSI 190 FR Sport EZ 5dr DSG £28,825 £28,825 190 2.0 TSI 190 Xcellence EZ 5dr DSG £28,305 £28,305 190 2.0 TSI 190 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr DSG £29,130 £29,130 190 2.0 TSI Carbon Edition 5dr DSG 4Drive £35,575 £35,575 4.9 155 300 1.6 TDI SE EZ 5dr £20,630 £20,630 115 1.6 TDI SE Dynamic EZ 5dr £21,435 £21,435 115 1.6 TDI SE Dynamic Technology 5dr !!!!! £21,395 £18,207 244.81 9.9 122 115 184 2.0 TDI 150 FR EZ 5dr £25,600 150 2.0 TDI 150 FR Sport EZ 5dr DSG £27,750 150 2.0 TDI 150 Xcellence EZ 5dr £27,230 150 2.0 TDI 150 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £28,055 150 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 5dr DSG 4Drive !!!!! £33,175 £30,615 387.19 4.9 155 300 280 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £32,660 300 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 Lux EZ DSG 4Drive £33,770 300 -
LEON ST ESTATE
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
RENAULT TO SEAT
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z RENAULT TO SEAT
12E 12E 11E 11E 12E 12E 8E 8E 13E 13E 12E 13E 13E
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IBIZA HATCHBACK
148 148 148 129 129 184 190 148 184 280 280
VERDICT An interesting alternative to the class leaders, but behind them in some areas Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4282mm W Nmm H 1459mm Boot 380litres 1.0 TSI Ecomotive SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £20,355 £17,450 223.11 9.6 123 115 1.0 TSI SE EZ 5dr £18,175 £18,175 9.8 121 115 1.0 TSI SE Dynamic EZ 5dr £18,960 £18,960 9.8 121 115 1.2 TSI SE Dynamic Technology 5dr !!!!! £18,960 £15,851 211.8 9.9 121 110 1.2 TSI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £19,505 £16,628 208.84 9.9 121 110 1.5 TSI Evo 150 FR Sport EZ 5dr £25,195 £25,195 150 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xcellence EZ 5dr £24,675 £24,675 150 1.5 TSI Evo 150 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £25,500 £25,500 150 1.5 TSI Evo FR EZ 5dr £21,430 £21,430 130 1.5 TSI Evo FR Sport EZ 5dr £23,580 £23,580 130 1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence EZ 5dr £24,150 £24,150 130 1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £24,975 £24,975 130 1.8 TSI FR Technology 5dr DSG !!!!! £25,680 £22,354 266.41 7.2 139 180 2.0 TSI 190 FR EZ 5dr DSG £25,680 £25,680 190 2.0 TSI 190 FR Sport EZ 5dr DSG £27,830 £27,830 190 2.0 TSI 190 Xcellence EZ 5dr DSG £27,310 £27,310 190 2.0 TSI 190 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr DSG £28,135 £28,135 1.6 TDI SE EZ 5dr £19,635 £19,635 9.8 121 115 1.6 TDI SE Dynamic EZ 5dr £20,440 £20,440 115 1.6 TDI SE Dynamic Technology 5dr !!!!! £20,400 £17,244 231.24 9.8 122 115 2.0 TDI 150 FR EZ 5dr £24,605 150 2.0 TDI 150 FR Sport EZ 5dr £26,755 150 2.0 TDI 150 Xcellence EZ 5dr £26,235 150 2.0 TDI 150 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £27,060 150 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 EZ 5dr DSG £29,580 290 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 Lux EZ 5dr DSG £30,690 290 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 5dr DSG !!!!! £30,095 £27,635 351.84 5.7 155 300 Cupra 2.0 TSI R 310 5dr £35,010 £32,391 5.8 155 310
LEON HATCHBACK
70 70 148 148 148 148 148 129 129 129 129 129 129 129 129 129 70 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 170 170 170
75 80 75 80 115 115 115 115 115 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 75 80 80 150 150 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 80 80 80
VERDICT The Ibiza is the best small car on the market; it really has no major weakness Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4059mm W Nmm H 1444mm Boot 355litres 1.0 SE 5dr £15,125 £12,954 14.7 104 1.0 SE EZ 5dr £14,960 1.0 SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £15,745 £13,546 14.7 104 1.0 SE Technology EZ 5dr £15,590 1.0 TSI 115 FR 5dr £17,825 £15,532 9.3 121 1.0 TSI 115 FR EZ 5dr £17,845 £15,552 9.3 121 1.0 TSI 115 FR Sport EZ 5dr £18,965 £16,621 9.3 121 1.0 TSI 115 Xcellence EZ 5dr £18,695 £16,364 9.3 121 1.0 TSI 115 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £19,425 £17,061 9.3 121 1.0 TSI 95 FR 5dr !!!!! £17,235 £14,968 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 FR EZ 5dr £17,235 £14,968 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 FR Sport EZ 5dr £18,355 £16,038 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 SE EZ 5dr £15,595 £13,402 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 SE Technology 5dr £16,215 £13,994 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 SE Technology EZ 5dr £16,225 £14,004 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 Xcellence 5dr £18,245 £15,933 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 Xcellence EZ 5dr £18,245 £15,933 10.9 113 1.0 TSI 95 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £18,975 £16,630 10.9 113 1.0 Xcellence 5dr £17,785 £15,495 14.7 104 1.0 Xcellence EZ 5dr £17,620 1.0 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £18,350 1.5 TSI Evo 150 FR EZ 5dr £18,730 7.9 134 1.5 TSI Evo 150 FR Sport EZ 5dr £19,850 7.9 134 1.6 TDI 95 FR 5dr !!!!! £19,605 £17,232 11.3 113 1.6 TDI 95 FR EZ 5dr £19,605 £17,232 11.3 113 1.6 TDI 95 FR Sport EZ 5dr £20,725 £18,301 11.3 113 1.6 TDI 95 SE EZ 5dr £17,965 £15,666 11.3 113 1.6 TDI 95 SE Technology EZ 5dr £18,595 £16,267 11.3 113 1.6 TDI 95 Xcellence EZ 5dr £20,615 £18,196 11.3 113 1.6 TDI 95 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £21,345 £18,893 11.3 113 1.6 TDI SE 5dr £17,965 £15,666 13.3 105 1.6 TDI SE Technology 5dr £18,135 £15,828 13.3 105 1.6 TDI Xcellence 5dr £20,175 £17,776 13.3 105
64.2 58.9 57.6 56.5 57.6 53.3 55.4 55.4 56.5 55.4 56.5 56.5 48.7 45.6 45.6 45.6 67.3 67.3 70.6 41.5 38.7
57.6 57.6 60.1 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 60.1 61.4 61.4 61.4 60.1 61.4 60.1 61.4 61.4 57.6 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3
£57/£114 34.08 -/£60/£119 -/£65/£129 35.8 £68/£135 £72/£144 £71/£142 £74/£147 £63/£125 34.95 £63/£125 £67/£133 £56/£113 £59/£117 £59/£118 £66/£132 37.97 £66/£132 £69/£138 £67/£135 37.44 -/-/-/-/£74/£149 £78/£155 £82/£164 £71/£142 £74/£147 £82/£163 £85/£169 £68/£136 £69/£138 £77/£153 -
36% 37% 36% 37% 39% 40% 40% 40% 40% 39% 40% 40% 37% 36% 37% 39% 40% 40% 39% 40% 40% 39% 38% 35% 36% 36% 33% 32% 36% 36% 31% 32% 35%
15E 12E 12E 21E 39%13E 33E 36E
2E 2E 12E 8E 8E 8E 3E 11E 9E 9E 9E
ALHAMBRA MPV
115 107 107 107 107 108 108 108 108
VERDICT The Alhambra is clever, spacious and good to drive. It's a fantastic MPV Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4854mm W mm H 1720mm Boot 267litres 1.4 TSI S EZ 150 5dr £25,980 1.4 TSI SE EZ 150 5dr £28,525 1.4 TSI SE L EZ 150 5dr £31,545 2.0 TDI CR Ecomotive S 150 5dr !!!!! £28,395 £25,621 301.9 10.2 124 2.0 TDI CR Ecomotive SE 150 5dr !!!!! £30,895 £28,061 339.11 10.2 124 2.0 TDI CR Ecomotive SE L 150 5dr £33,915 £33,915 10.2 124 2.0 TDI CR Ecomotive Style Adva 150 !!!!! £34,130 £31,207 10.2 124 2.0 TDI CR Ecomotive Xcellence 150 !!!!! £34,665 £31,727 10.2 124 2.0 TDI CR S 150 5dr DSG !!!!! £30,225 £27,409 324.61 10.3 123 2.0 TDI CR SE 150 5dr DSG !!!!! £32,235 £29,364 355.3 10.3 123
10.3 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.8
150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
115 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251
184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184
56.5 55.4 55.4 55.4 55.4 54.3 54.3
65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2
-/-/-/130/30% 132/30% 132/30% 132/30% 132/30% 136/31% 137/31%
114/26% 113/26% 113/26% 113/26% 113/26% 115/27% 115/27% 115/27% 115/27%
-/-/-/£141/£281 49.73 £152/£303 54.64 £167/£334 £168/£336 £171/£341 £153/£306 53.18 £164/£327 57.1
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ATECA SUV
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VERDICT The Ateca is one of the most rounded new cars on sale and should be at the top of your family SUV shopping list Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4363mm W 2078mm H 1601mm Boot 510litres 1.0 TSI Ecomotive SE 5dr !!!!! £21,880 £19,351 231.05 11 114 115 148 54.3 119/24% £87/£173 1.0 TSI Ecomotive SE EZ 5dr £21,880 £21,880 10.7 112 115 148 52.3 122/25% £90/£181 1.0 TSI SE L EZ 5dr £24,140 £24,140 10.7 112 115 148 52.3 122/25% £100/£199 1.0 TSI SE Technology EZ 5dr £23,475 10.7 112 115 148 52.3 -/-/1.5 TSI Evo FR EZ 5dr £26,345 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo FR EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £29,285 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo FR Sport EZ 5dr £27,730 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo FR Sport EZ DSG 4Drive £30,670 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo SE EZ 5dr £23,425 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo SE EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £26,365 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo SE Technology EZ 5dr £25,185 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo SE Technol EZ DSG 4Drive £28,125 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence EZ 5dr £26,665 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence EZ DSG 4Drive £29,605 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £29,205 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Evo Xcelle Lux EZ DSG 4Drive £32,145 150 - -/-/2.0 TSI FR EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £30,765 7.9 132 190 236 -/-/2.0 TSI FR Sport EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £32,150 7.9 132 190 236 -/-/2.0 TSI Xcellence EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £31,005 7.9 132 190 236 -/-/2.0 TSI Xcellence Lux EZ DSG 4Drive £33,545 7.9 132 190 236 -/-/1.6 TDI Ecomotive SE 5dr !!!!! £24,030 £21,401 247.54 11.5 114 115 184 62.8 118/27% £107/£214 1.6 TDI Ecomotive SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £25,790 £23,077 272.34 11.5 114 115 184 62.8 119/27% £115/£230 1.6 TDI Ecomotive Xcellence 5dr !!!!! £27,590 £24,792 11.5 114 115 184 62.8 119/27% £123/£246 1.6 TDI SE EZ 5dr £24,030 £24,030 11.5 114 115 184 61.4 120/28% £111/£222 1.6 TDI SE Technology EZ 5dr £25,790 £25,790 11.5 114 115 184 61.4 120/28% £119/£238 1.6 TDI Xcellence EZ 5dr £27,590 £27,590 11.5 114 115 184 61.4 120/28% £128/£255 1.6 TDI Xcellence EZ 5dr DSG £28,970 £28,970 11.5 114 115 184 57.6 128/29% £139/£278 1.6 TDI Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £30,130 £30,130 11.5 114 115 184 61.4 120/28% £139/£279 2.0 TDI 190 FR EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £32,235 7.5 132 190 295 -/-/2.0 TDI 190 FR Sport EZ DSG 4Drive £33,620 7.5 132 190 295 -/-/2.0 TDI 190 Xcellence EZ DSG 4Drive £32,545 7.5 132 190 295 -/-/2.0 TDI 190 Xcelle Lux EZ DSG 4Drive £35,085 7.5 132 190 295 -/-/2.0 TDI FR 5dr DSG 4Drive !!!!! £32,750 £29,721 7.5 132 190 295 51.4 142/32% £172/£343 2.0 TDI FR EZ 5dr £28,465 126 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI FR EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £31,135 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI FR Sport EZ 5dr £29,850 126 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI FR Sport EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £32,520 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI SE EZ 5dr £25,425 126 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI SE EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £28,095 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI SE Technology EZ 5dr £27,185 126 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI SE Technology EZ DSG 4Drive £29,855 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI Xcellence 5dr 4Drive !!!!! £30,010 £27,112 310.97 9 122 150 251 55.4 134/30% £147/£294 2.0 TDI Xcellence 5dr DSG 4Drive !!!!! £33,060 £30,017 350.33 7.5 132 190 295 51.4 142/32% £173/£347 2.0 TDI Xcellence EZ 5dr £28,785 126 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI Xcellence EZ 5dr DSG 4Drive £31,455 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr £31,325 126 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI Xcellence Lux EZ DSG 4Drive £33,995 150 251 -/-/-
A TO Z RENAULT TO SEAT
102/21% £71/£141 37% 109/22% £66/£132 39% 112/23% £72/£144 38% 116/24% £75/£150 40% 114/23% £74/£148 38% 120/25% £104/£208 39% 117/24% £98/£196 40% 117/24% £101/£202 40% 113/23% £81/£163 41% 116/24% £93/£187 41% 113/23% £92/£184 40% 113/23% £95/£190 40% 134/27% £114/£229 38% 141/29% £123/£246 39% 141/29% £133/£267 39% 141/29% £131/£262 39% 45.6 141/29% £135/£270 109/25% £81/£162 33% 111/26% £87/£175 33% 106/25% £84/£168 35% -/-/33% -/-/34% -/-/34% -/-/35% -/-/43% -/-/43% 156/32% £158/£315 43% 170/35% £201/£402 43%
112/23% -/112/23% -/108/22% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 113/23% 106/22% 105/22% 105/22% 105/22% 106/22% 105/22% 106/22% 105/22% 105/22% 112/23% -/-/-/-/99/23% 100/24% 100/24% 100/24% 100/24% 100/24% 100/24% 99/23% 99/23% 99/23%
£24,520 £22,792 £18,845 £17,287 £18,845 £17,287 £19,770 £18,185 £19,770 £18,185 £23,805 £22,099 £23,805 £22,099 £25,120 £23,374 £25,120 £23,374
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£105/£210 £81/£161 £81/£161 £85/£169 £85/£169 £106/£212 £106/£212 £112/£224 £112/£224
1.6 TDI 115 Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr 1.6 TDI SE 5dr 1.6 TDI SE EZ 5dr 1.6 TDI SE Technology 5dr 1.6 TDI SE Technology EZ 5dr 1.6 TDI Xcellence 5dr DSG 1.6 TDI Xcellence EZ 5dr DSG 1.6 TDI Xcellence Lux 5dr DSG 1.6 TDI Xcellence Lux EZ 5dr DSG
41% 39% 39% 39% 39% 38% 37% 37% 39% 39%
51% 52% 51% 50% 50% 50% 49% 49% 50% 50% 48% 49% 48% 48% 47% 47% 49% 48% 47% 46% 44% 42% 42% 45% 43% 43% 43% 41% 44% 44% 43% 42% 43% 43% 44% 43% 44% 44% 45% 43% 44% 44% 43% 42% 43% 41% 42%
42% 43% 43% 43% 43% 40% 40% 41% 41%
19E 19E 21E 20E 22E 19E 19E
9E 11E 11E 12E 23E 16E 21E -
10E 10E 11E 12E -
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VERDICT
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Price on the road
£35,255 £35,460 £35,995 £28,190 £30,380 £33,400 £33,995 £29,710 £31,720 £34,740 £35,325 £36,805
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£35,255 £32,501 £33,021 -
Contract hire per month -
0-62mph (sec) 10.3 10.3 10.3 -
Max speed (mph) 123 123 123 -
Power (ps) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 184
Torque (lb/ft) 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 -
Gov’t MPG True MPG 54.3 54.3 54.3 -
137/31% 137/31% 137/31% -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-
£179/£358 £180/£361 £183/£366 -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT The Fabia is a ine small car and incredible value for money if you choose carefully Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3992mm W 1958mm H 1467mm Boot 330litres 1.0 MPI 60 S 5dr !!!!! £11,400 £10,738 167.32 15.7 99 60 1.0 MPI 60 S Plus 5dr £10,525 £10,525 15.7 99 60 1.0 MPI 75 Colour Edition 5dr £14,665 £14,111 14.9 104 75 1.0 MPI 75 S 5dr £12,840 £12,359 14.9 104 75 1.0 MPI 75 SE 5dr £14,115 £13,583 14.9 104 75 1.0 MPI 75 SE L 5dr £15,205 £14,630 14.9 104 75 1.0 MPI Colour Edition 5dr !!!!! £14,190 £13,354 14.7 107 75 1.0 MPI S 5dr !!!!! £12,280 £11,564 180.04 14.7 107 75 1.0 MPI S 5dr £11,815 60 1.0 MPI SE 5dr !!!!! £13,650 £12,848 196.91 14.7 107 75 1.0 MPI SE L 5dr !!!!! £14,440 £13,589 202.71 14.7 107 75 1.0 TSI 110 Monte Carlo 5dr £16,855 £15,852 9.5 122 110 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr £15,030 £14,141 9.5 122 110 1.0 TSI 110 SE L 5dr £15,820 £14,881 9.5 122 110 1.0 TSI Colour Edition 5dr £14,920 £14,038 10.6 115 95 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo 5dr £16,205 £15,242 10.6 115 95 1.0 TSI Redline 5dr £16,025 £15,073 9.5 122 110 1.0 TSI S 5dr £13,010 £12,247 10.6 115 95 1.0 TSI SE 5dr £14,380 £13,531 10.6 115 95 1.0 TSI SE L 5dr £15,170 £14,272 10.6 115 95
FABIA HATCHBACK
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 148 148 148 118 118 148 118 118 118
57.6 57.6 57.7 57.7 57.7 57.7 57.6 57.6 57.6 57.6 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2
110/23% 110/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% 111/23% -/111/23% 111/23% 103/21% 103/21% 103/21% 101/21% 101/21% 103/21% 101/21% 101/21% 101/21%
£43/£86 £40/£79 £55/£111 £48/£97 £53/£107 £57/£115 £54/£107 £46/£93 -/£52/£103 £55/£109 £58/£117 £52/£104 £55/£109 £52/£103 £56/£112 £55/£111 £45/£90 £50/£99 £52/£105
VERDICT The Citigo is one of the best city cars around. It’s cheaper to buy than its Volkswagen Up sibling yet just as brilliant to drive Doors 3/5 Seats 4 L 3597mm W 1910mm H 1463mm Boot 251litres 1.0 MPI 75 GreenTech SE L 3dr !!!!! £11,075 £10,483 13.5 107 75 70 67.3 97/20% £36/£73 1.0 MPI 75 GreenTech SE L 5dr !!!!! £11,425 £10,813 13.5 107 75 70 67.3 97/20% £38/£75 1.0 MPI Colour Edition 3dr !!!!! £10,840 £10,263 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £37/£75 1.0 MPI Colour Edition 5dr !!!!! £11,200 £10,602 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £39/£77 1.0 MPI GreenTech Colour Edition 3dr £10,820 £10,820 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £36/£71 1.0 MPI GreenTech Colour Edition 5dr £11,180 £11,180 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £37/£73 1.0 MPI GreenTech Monte Carlo 3dr £11,500 £11,500 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £38/£76 1.0 MPI GreenTech Monte Carlo 5dr £11,850 £11,850 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £39/£78 1.0 MPI GreenTech S 3dr £8,860 £8,860 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £29/£58 1.0 MPI GreenTech S 5dr £9,210 £9,210 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £30/£60 1.0 MPI GreenTech SE 3dr !!!!! £10,135 £9,597 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £33/£66 1.0 MPI GreenTech SE 5dr !!!!! £10,485 £9,927 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £34/£69 1.0 MPI GreenTech SE L 3dr !!!!! £10,685 £10,115 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £35/£70 1.0 MPI GreenTech SE L 5dr !!!!! £11,035 £10,445 14.4 100 60 70 67.3 96/20% £36/£72 1.0 MPI Monte Carlo 3dr !!!!! £11,520 £10,904 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £40/£79 1.0 MPI Monte Carlo 5dr !!!!! £11,870 £11,233 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £41/£82 1.0 MPI S 3dr !!!!! £8,880 £8,718 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £30/£61 1.0 MPI S 5dr !!!!! £9,230 £9,061 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £32/£63 1.0 MPI SE 3dr !!!!! £10,155 £9,617 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £35/£70 1.0 MPI SE 5dr !!!!! £10,505 £9,947 14.4 100 60 70 64.2 101/21% £36/£72
SKODA whatcar.com/skoda CITIGO HATCHBACK
2.0 TDI CR SE L 150 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI CR Style Advanced 150 DSG 2.0 TDI CR Xcellence 150 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI Ecomotive S EZ 150 5dr 2.0 TDI Ecomotive SE EZ 150 5dr 2.0 TDI Ecomotive SE L EZ 150 5dr 2.0 TDI Ecomotive Xcellence EZ 150 2.0 TDI S EZ 150 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI SE EZ 150 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI SE L EZ 150 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI Xcellence EZ 150 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI Xcellence EZ 184 5dr DSG
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile 31.27 39.57 33.07 35.24 36.1 -
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Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 42% 48% 40% 39% 39% 40% 39% 39% 41% 38% 39% 40% 37% 38% 38% 40% 38% 38% 37% 39%
35% 36% 35% 36% 35% 36% 35% 36% 33% 34% 34% 35% 35% 37% 35% 36% 33% 34% 34% 35%
38% 38% 37% 39% 39% 38% 38% 39% 39% 38% 38% 39%
Insurance group 2E 2E 3E 2E 3E 3E 3E 4E 1E 3E 3E 11E 11E 11E 9E 9E 14E 10E 9E 9E
4E 4E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E
21E 20E 22E -
SEAT TO SKODA
Contract hire per month
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph)
118 118 170 170 170 184 184 184
62.8 62.8 70.6 70.6 70.6 67.3 67.3 67.3
103/21% 103/21% 104/24% 104/24% 104/24% 109/25% 109/25% 109/25%
£54/£107 £57/£114 £68/£137 £73/£145 £76/£151 £75/£150 £79/£158 £82/£165
20% / 40%
40.77 41.43 42.75 42.2 42.85 44.17
SUPERB HATCHBACK
-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/£201/£402 £181/£362 £189/£377 £197/£394 £163/£326 £145/£289 £152/£303 £159/£318 £95/£190 £93/£185 £102/£204 £97/£193 £109/£217 £102/£204 £97/£193 £185/£370 £149/£298 £166/£332 £132/£265 £173/£347 £181/£362 -/£134/£267 -/£104/£208 £118/£236 £104/£208 £124/£248 £130/£261
77.46 70.03 73.82 67.14 59.95 63.74 41.89 42.94 44.42 45.14 48.87 45.96 46.76 59.97 52.88 55.8 44.6 48.71 46.21 52.43 -
38% 39% 40% 42% 40% 39% 38% 36% 37% 36% 38% 36% 37% 36% 41% 39% 40% 39% 35% 34% 36% 35% 37% 39% 38% 37% 38% 35% 36% 36% 36% 36% 40% 36% 37% 38% 39% 38% 38%
28E 27E 29E 29E 25E 24E 25E 26E 12E 13E 13E 13E 14E 14E 14E 24E 25E 23E 24E 24E 25E 20E 18E 19E 19E 21E 21E
95 95 90 90 90 115 115 115
Power (ps)
VERDICT The Superb is comfortable, well equipped, great value for money and one of the roomiest cars in its class Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4861mm W 2031mm H 1468mm Boot 625litres 1.5 TSI S 5dr £21,695 150 - -/1.5 TSI SE 5dr £23,245 150 - -/1.5 TSI SE L Executive 5dr £26,440 150 - -/1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr £23,245 150 - -/1.5 TSI Sport Line 5dr £27,825 150 - -/1.5 TSI Sport Line Plus 5dr £29,325 150 - -/2.0 TSI 272 Laurin+Klement 4X4 DSG £36,605 272 - -/2.0 TSI 272 SE L Executive 4X4 DSG £32,945 272 - -/2.0 TSI 272 Sport Line 4X4 5dr DSG £34,330 272 - -/2.0 TSI 272 Sport Line Plus 4X4 DSG £35,830 272 - -/2.0 TSI 280 Laurin+Klemen 4X4 DSG !!!!! £37,120 £33,705 489.65 5.8 155 280 258 39.8 160/33% 2.0 TSI 280 SE L Executive 4X4 DSG !!!!! £33,460 £30,392 431.09 5.8 155 280 258 39.8 160/33% 2.0 TSI 280 Sport Line 4X4 5dr DSG !!!!! £34,845 £31,646 460.53 5.8 155 280 258 39.8 160/33% 2.0 TSI 280 Sport Line Plus 4X4 DSG £36,345 £33,003 5.8 155 280 258 39.8 160/33% 2.0 TSI Laurin + Klement 5dr DSG !!!!! £32,845 £29,806 422.69 7 152 220 258 43.5 147/30% 2.0 TSI SE L Executive 5dr DSG !!!!! £29,185 £26,494 366.02 7 152 220 258 43.5 147/30% 2.0 TSI Sport Line 5dr DSG !!!!! £30,570 £27,748 395.46 7 152 220 258 43.5 147/30% 2.0 TSI Sport Line Plus 5dr DSG £32,070 £29,105 7 152 220 258 43.5 147/30% 1.6 TDI CR S 5dr !!!!! £22,130 £20,106 256.81 10.9 128 120 184 67.3 110/26% 1.6 TDI CR S GreenLine 5dr !!!!! £23,340 £21,201 271.31 11 130 120 184 72.4 101/24% 1.6 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £23,715 £21,540 276.41 10.9 128 120 184 67.3 110/26% 1.6 TDI CR SE GreenLine 5dr !!!!! £24,380 £22,142 288.38 11 130 120 184 72.4 101/24% 1.6 TDI CR SE L Executive GreenLine !!!!! £27,340 £24,821 317.04 11 130 120 184 72.4 101/24% 1.6 TDI CR SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £23,715 £22,570 288.13 10.9 128 120 184 67.3 110/26% 1.6 TDI CR SE Technology GreenLine !!!!! £24,380 £23,202 300.8 11 130 120 184 72.4 101/24% 2.0 TDI CR 190 Laurin+Kle 4X4 DSG £36,390 £33,044 8 142 190 295 54.3 136/31% 2.0 TDI CR 190 Laurin + Klement 5dr !!!!! £33,310 £30,227 397.74 8.4 147 190 295 61.4 119/27% 2.0 TDI CR 190 SE L Executi 4X4 DSG £32,730 £29,732 8 142 190 295 54.3 136/31% 2.0 TDI CR 190 SE L Executive 5dr !!!!! £29,650 £26,915 341.87 8.4 147 190 295 61.4 119/27% 2.0 TDI CR 190 Sport Line 4X4 DSG £34,115 £30,985 8 142 190 295 54.3 136/31% 2.0 TDI CR 190 Sport Line+ 4X4 DSG £35,615 £32,343 8 142 190 295 54.3 136/31% 2.0 TDI CR 190 Sport Line Plus DSG £33,730 190 - -/2.0 TDI CR Laurin + Klement 5dr !!!!! £31,110 £28,236 364.87 9.1 137 150 251 65.7 113/26% 2.0 TDI CR S 5dr £22,465 150 - -/2.0 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £24,255 £22,032 277.51 9.1 137 150 251 65.7 112/26% 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive 5dr !!!!! £27,450 £24,924 309 9.1 137 150 251 65.7 113/26% 2.0 TDI CR SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £24,255 £23,085 289.75 9.1 137 150 251 65.7 112/26% 2.0 TDI CR Sport Line 5dr !!!!! £28,835 £26,177 338 9.1 137 150 251 65.7 113/26% 2.0 TDI CR Sport Line Plus 5dr £30,335 £27,535 9.1 137 150 251 65.7 113/26%
116 116 115 115 115 125 125 125
Torque (lb/ft)
17E 17E 13E 13E 13E 13E 15E 14E 17E 17E
11 11 11.7 11.7 11.7 10 10 10
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT The Rapid Spaceback is cheaper and better equipped than the regular Rapid, and most of its rivals, too. Shame it’s not better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4304mm W 1940mm H 1459mm Boot 415litres 1.0 TSI 110 SE Sport 5dr !!!!! £17,705 £16,185 9.9 122 110 148 57.7 112/23% £67/£134 38% 1.0 TSI 110 SE Tech 5dr !!!!! £16,505 £15,093 9.9 122 110 148 57.7 112/23% £62/£125 37% 1.0 TSI 95 S 5dr !!!!! £14,550 £13,313 11.1 114 95 118 58.9 109/22% £53/£105 33% 1.0 TSI 95 SE Sport 5dr !!!!! £16,985 £15,528 11.1 114 95 118 58.9 109/22% £62/£123 38% 1.0 TSI 95 SE Tech 5dr !!!!! £15,785 £14,436 11.1 114 95 118 58.9 109/22% £57/£114 36% 1.4 TDI CR 90 S 5dr !!!!! £16,275 £14,883 230.98 11.6 114 90 170 70.6 103/24% £64/£128 37.76 29% 1.4 TDI CR 90 SE Sport 5dr !!!!! £18,560 £16,963 237.54 11.6 114 90 170 70.6 104/24% £73/£147 38.86 32% 1.4 TDI CR 90 SE Tech 5dr !!!!! £17,360 £15,871 221.62 11.6 114 90 170 70.6 104/24% £69/£137 36.82 32% 1.6 TDI CR 115 SE Sport 5dr !!!!! £19,360 £17,691 247.2 9.9 123 115 184 67.3 109/25% £80/£160 40.1 34% 1.6 TDI CR 115 SE Tech 5dr !!!!! £18,160 £16,599 231.28 9.9 123 115 184 67.3 109/25% £75/£150 38.06 34%
255.2 259.83 269.55 266.3 270.93 280.65
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile
13E 14E 15E 15E 15E 17E 17E 18E
£15,475 £14,153 £16,535 £15,118 £17,290 £15,807 £18,350 £16,771 £19,125 £17,477 £18,170 £16,608 £19,230 £17,572 £20,005 £18,277
RAPID SPACEBACK HATCHBACK
VERDICT !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!!
KEY INFO
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 30% 30% 26% 26% 26% 27% 28% 28%
1.0 TSI 95 S 5dr 1.0 TSI 95 SE 5dr 1.4 TDI CR 90 S 5dr 1.4 TDI CR 90 SE 5dr 1.4 TDI CR 90 SE L 5dr 1.6 TDI CR 115 S 5dr 1.6 TDI CR 115 SE 5dr 1.6 TDI CR 115 SE L 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
SEAT TO SKODA
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z SKODA Insurance group
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FABIA ESTATE 70 70 148 148 148 148 118 118 118 118
57.7 57.7 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2
111/23% 111/23% 103/21% 103/21% 103/21% 103/21% 101/21% 101/21% 101/21% 101/21%
£52/£105 £58/£116 £61/£123 £51/£101 £56/£112 £59/£118 £59/£118 £48/£97 £54/£107 £57/£113
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40% 40% 41% 39% 38% 39% 42% 39% 38% 40%
148 148 148 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 280 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 273 258 280 280
58.9 58.9 58.9 53.3 52.3 53.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 55.4 58.9 64.2 56.5 65.7 60.1 65.7 65.7 42.8 43.5 55.4 62.8
RAPID HATCHBACK
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42 43.7 44.58 46.22 49.24 45.87 60 60.38 57.81 53.46 46.84 52.25 49.67 46.53 58.62 59.61 52.94
31% 31% 33%
17E 17E 17E
14E 14E 12E 20E 18E 17E 15E 15E 14E 13E 25E 18E 19E 19E 20E 18E 18E 17E 29E 28E 26E 26E
14E 14E 12E 20E 18E 17E 15E 15E 14E 14E 19E 20E 18E 17E 25E 26E 28E 29E
2E 3E 11E 13E 11E 11E 9E 10E 9E 9E
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VERDICT The Karoq is a top-drawer family SUV, offering comfort and superb practicality for a competitive price Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4382mm W 2025mm H 1603mm Boot 521litres 1.0 TSI SE 5dr £21,255 £20,233 10.6 116 115 148 53.3 119/24% £84/£168 1.0 TSI SE L 5dr £23,625 £22,485 10.6 116 115 148 52.3 121/25% £98/£195 1.0 TSI SE Nav Plus 5dr £21,680 £21,680 10.6 116 115 148 53.3 121/25% £89/£179 1.0 TSI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £21,255 £20,233 10.6 116 115 148 53.3 119/24% £84/£168 1.5 TSI Edition 5dr £27,705 £26,361 8.4 126 150 184 51.4 125/26% £119/£238 1.5 TSI Scout 4x4 5dr DSG £29,755 150 184 -/-/1.5 TSI SE 5dr £22,605 £21,516 8.4 126 150 184 52.3 123/25% £93/£187 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr £24,975 £23,767 8.4 126 150 184 51.4 125/26% £107/£215 1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr £22,605 £21,516 8.4 126 150 184 52.3 123/25% £93/£187 1.5 TSI Sport Line 4x4 5dr DSG £29,860 150 184 -/-/2.0 TSI 190 Sport Line 4x4 5dr DSG £30,620 190 - -/-/1.6 TDI SE 5dr £23,205 £22,088 11 115 115 184 62.8 118/27% £103/£207 1.6 TDI SE L 5dr £25,575 £24,339 11 115 115 184 62.8 118/27% £114/£228 1.6 TDI SE Technology 5dr £23,205 £22,088 11 115 115 184 62.8 118/27% £103/£207 2.0 TDI 190 Scout 4x4 5dr DSG £32,135 190 - -/-/2.0 TDI 190 Sport Line 4x4 5dr DSG £32,240 190 - -/-/2.0 TDI Edition 4x4 5dr £31,175 £29,675 8.7 121 150 251 56.5 132/30% £153/£306 2.0 TDI Edition 5dr £29,160 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI Scout 4x4 5dr £30,075 8.7 121 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI SE 4x4 5dr £26,075 £24,830 8.7 121 150 251 56.5 131/30% £128/£255 2.0 TDI SE 5dr £24,060 150 251 -/-/2.0 TDI SE L 4x4 5dr £28,445 £27,081 8.7 121 150 251 56.5 132/30% £139/£279 2.0 TDI SE L 5dr £26,430 150 251 -/-/-
KAROQ SUV
78.46 71.28 74.82 68.15 60.96 64.74 42.82 43.69 45.35 45.88 49.61 47.06 47.67 60.9 53.82 60.23 56.73 48.84 45.34 53.15 49.64 47.12 53.37 -
SUPERB ESTATE VERDICT The Superb Estate makes a brilliant family car, because it's comfortable, classy, well priced and incredibly spacious Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4856mm W 2031mm H Nmm Boot 660litres 1.5 TSI S 5dr £22,975 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI SE 5dr £24,525 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI SE L Executive 5dr £27,720 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr £24,525 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Sport Line 5dr £29,105 150 - -/-/1.5 TSI Sport Line Plus 5dr £30,640 150 - -/-/2.0 TSI 272 Laurin+Klement 4X4 DSG £37,985 272 - -/-/2.0 TSI 272 SE L Executive 4X4 DSG £34,325 272 - -/-/2.0 TSI 272 Sport Line 4X4 5dr DSG £35,710 272 - -/-/2.0 TSI 272 Sport Line Plus 4X4 DSG £37,245 272 - -/-/2.0 TSI 280 Laurin+Klemen 4X4 DSG !!!!! £38,500 £34,954 495.15 5.8 155 280 258 39.2 164/33% £209/£417 2.0 TSI 280 SE L Executive 4X4 DSG !!!!! £34,840 £31,641 438.48 5.8 155 280 258 39.2 164/33% £189/£377 2.0 TSI 280 Sport Line 4X4 5dr DSG !!!!! £36,225 £32,895 466.03 5.8 155 280 258 39.2 164/33% £196/£392 2.0 TSI 280 Sport Line Plus 4X4 DSG £37,760 £34,284 5.8 155 280 258 39.2 164/33% £205/£409 2.0 TSI Laurin + Klement 5dr DSG !!!!! £34,125 £30,965 428.19 7.1 151 220 258 43.5 148/30% £169/£339 2.0 TSI SE L Executive 5dr DSG !!!!! £30,465 £27,653 371.52 7.1 151 220 258 43.5 148/30% £151/£302 2.0 TSI Sport Line 5dr DSG !!!!! £31,850 £28,906 400.96 7.1 151 220 258 43.5 148/30% £158/£316 2.0 TSI Sport Line Plus 5dr DSG £33,385 £30,295 7.1 151 220 258 43.5 148/30% £166/£331 1.6 TDI CR S 5dr !!!!! £23,450 £21,304 261.87 11 127 120 184 62.8 114/26% £101/£201 1.6 TDI CR S GreenLine 5dr !!!!! £24,620 £22,359 276.37 11.1 128 120 184 72.4 102/24% £98/£195 1.6 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £25,035 £22,738 281.47 11 127 120 184 62.8 114/26% £107/£215 1.6 TDI CR SE GreenLine 5dr !!!!! £25,660 £23,300 293.44 11.1 128 120 184 72.4 102/24% £102/£204 1.6 TDI CR SE L Executive GreenLine !!!!! £28,620 £25,979 322.1 11.1 128 120 184 72.4 102/24% £114/£227 1.6 TDI CR SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £25,035 £23,826 294.55 11 127 120 184 62.8 114/26% £107/£215 1.6 TDI CR SE Technology GreenLine !!!!! £25,660 £24,418 307.22 11.1 128 120 184 72.4 102/24% £102/£204 2.0 TDI CR 190 Laurin+Kle 4X4 DSG £37,670 £34,203 8.1 141 190 295 54.3 137/31% £192/£383 2.0 TDI CR 190 Laurin + Klement 5dr !!!!! £34,590 £31,386 402.79 8.5 146 190 295 61.4 120/28% £160/£320 2.0 TDI CR 190 SE L Executi 4X4 DSG £34,010 £30,890 8.1 141 190 295 54.3 137/31% £173/£346 2.0 TDI CR 190 SE L Executive 5dr !!!!! £30,930 £28,073 346.93 8.5 146 190 295 61.4 120/28% £143/£286 2.0 TDI CR 190 Sport Line 4X4 DSG £35,395 £32,144 8.1 141 190 295 54.3 137/31% £180/£360 2.0 TDI CR 190 Sport Line+ 4X4 DSG £36,930 £33,533 8.1 141 190 295 54.3 137/31% £188/£376 2.0 TDI CR 190 Sport Line Plus DSG £35,045 190 - -/-/2.0 TDI CR Laurin + Klement 4X4 5dr !!!!! £34,200 £31,062 389.04 9.1 132 150 251 56.5 131/30% £168/£336 2.0 TDI CR Laurin + Klement 5dr !!!!! £32,390 £29,395 369.93 9.2 135 150 251 64.2 114/26% £139/£279 2.0 TDI CR S 5dr £23,745 150 - -/-/2.0 TDI CR SE 4X4 5dr !!!!! £27,035 £24,548 301.68 9.1 132 150 251 56.5 130/30% £134/£268 2.0 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £25,535 £23,191 282.56 9.2 135 150 251 65.7 113/26% £110/£219 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive 4X4 5dr !!!!! £30,540 £27,750 333.17 9.1 132 150 251 56.5 131/30% £150/£300 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive 5dr !!!!! £28,730 £26,082 314.06 9.2 135 150 251 64.2 114/26% £123/£247 2.0 TDI CR SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £25,535 £24,301 296.17 9.2 135 150 251 65.7 113/26% £110/£219 2.0 TDI CR Sport Line 5dr !!!!! £30,115 £27,336 343.06 9.2 135 150 251 64.2 114/26% £129/£259 2.0 TDI CR Sport Line Plus 5dr £31,650 £28,725 9.2 135 150 251 64.2 114/26% £136/£272
A TO Z SKODA
£63/£125 £65/£131 £63/£126
115 115 115 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 190 115 115 115 115 184 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 245 230 184 184
VERDICT The Rapid is below par in many areas and not as cheap as the Rapid Spaceback, but it is more practical. Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4483mm W 1940mm H 1461mm Boot 550litres 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr !!!!! £17,275 £15,791 9.8 124 110 148 61.4 106/22% 1.0 TSI 110 SE L 5dr !!!!! £18,050 £16,497 9.8 124 110 148 61.4 106/22% 1.0 TSI 110 Sport 5dr !!!!! £17,325 £15,837 9.8 124 110 148 61.4 106/22%
125 125 125 134 134 134 123 123 123 123 136 130 134 129 134 130 134 134 155 153 139 143
£69/£138 £74/£147 £74/£147 £86/£171 £98/£195 £86/£171 -/-/-/-/-/£87/£174 £92/£185 £105/£210 £92/£185 £154/£308 £149/£298 £127/£254 £135/£270 £99/£199 £123/£246 £108/£216 £99/£199 £143/£285 £133/£266 £154/£307 £121/£241
10.1 10.1 10.1 8.4 8.4 8.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 7.8 8.4 8.5 9.1 8.5 8.4 8.5 8.5 6.7 6.8 7.7 8.3
109/22% 109/22% 109/22% 119/24% 124/25% 119/24% -/-/-/-/-/109/25% 109/25% 111/26% 109/25% 135/31% 126/29% 114/26% 130/30% 113/26% 124/28% 113/26% 113/26% 150/31% 149/30% 136/31% 119/27%
OCTAVIA ESTATE 39% 39% 41% 38% 39% 40% 36% 36% 38% 37% 39% 33% 33% 34% 35% 40% 35% 35% 38% 36% 37% 37% 38% 41% 38% 38% 39%
75 75 110 110 110 110 95 95 95 95
VERDICT One of the best estates available at any price Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4667mm W 2017mm H 1465mm Boot 610litres 1.0 TSI S 5dr !!!!! £19,000 £17,317 249.05 1.0 TSI SE 5dr !!!!! £20,295 £18,492 262.23 1.0 TSI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £20,295 £18,930 1.5 TSI SE 5dr £21,625 £19,701 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr £23,660 £21,547 1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr £21,625 £20,169 2.0 TSI 190 Laurin+Klement 4x4 DSG £31,735 2.0 TSI 190 Laurin+Klement 5dr DSG £30,285 2.0 TSI 190 Scout 4x4 5dr DSG £27,935 2.0 TSI 190 SE L 4x4 5dr DSG £27,345 2.0 TSI 190 SE L 5dr DSG £25,895 1.6 TDI CR S 5dr !!!!! £21,110 £19,233 279.32 1.6 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £22,405 £20,408 292.08 1.6 TDI CR SE L 5dr !!!!! £24,480 £22,295 313.69 1.6 TDI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £22,405 £20,894 288.73 2.0 TDI CR 184 Scout 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £30,345 £27,646 381.36 2.0 TDI CR Laurin + Klement 4x4 5dr !!!!! £31,040 £28,248 390.58 2.0 TDI CR Laurin + Klement 5dr !!!!! £29,590 £26,932 377.34 2.0 TDI CR Scout 4x4 5dr !!!!! £27,240 £24,800 332.66 2.0 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £23,165 £21,102 293.27 2.0 TDI CR SE L 4x4 5dr !!!!! £26,650 £24,264 328.12 2.0 TDI CR SE L 5dr !!!!! £25,200 £22,949 314.88 2.0 TDI CR SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £23,165 £21,604 290.24 vRS 2.0 TSI 245 5dr £27,855 £27,855 vRS 2.0 TSI 5dr !!!!! £26,900 £24,491 353.63 vRS 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £30,280 £27,587 378.26 vRS 2.0 TDI CR 5dr !!!!! £27,075 £24,650 336.91
105 105 123 123 123 123 116 116 116 116
40% 40% 42% 39% 39% 41% 36% 39% 33% 33% 35% 36% 35% 36% 37% 38% 38% 39% 39% 42%
15.2 15.2 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.8
VERDICT The Octavia may not be the most stylish family car, but it's classy, relatively comfortable, incredibly spacious and keenly priced Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4670mm W 2017mm H 1461mm Boot 590litres 1.0 TSI S 5dr !!!!! £17,800 £16,228 236.78 9.9 126 115 148 58.9 107/22% £65/£129 40.4 1.0 TSI SE 5dr !!!!! £19,095 £17,403 250.21 9.9 126 115 148 58.9 107/22% £69/£139 42.13 1.0 TSI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £19,095 £17,814 9.9 126 115 148 58.9 107/22% £69/£139 1.5 TSI SE 5dr £20,425 £18,612 8.3 139 150 184 56.5 112/23% £77/£155 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr £22,460 £20,458 8.3 139 150 184 55.4 115/24% £89/£178 1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr £20,425 £19,053 8.3 139 150 184 56.5 112/23% £77/£155 2.0 TSI 190 Laurin + Klement DSG £29,085 190 - -/-/2.0 TSI 190 SE L 5dr DSG £24,695 190 - -/-/1.6 TDI CR S 5dr !!!!! £19,910 £18,144 267.02 10.2 127 115 184 68.9 107/25% £82/£164 42.97 1.6 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £21,205 £19,319 280.03 10.2 127 115 184 68.9 107/25% £87/£175 44.65 1.6 TDI CR SE L 5dr !!!!! £23,240 £21,166 301.35 10.2 127 115 184 68.9 109/25% £96/£192 47.63 1.6 TDI SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £21,205 £19,778 276.18 10.2 127 115 184 68.9 107/25% £87/£175 44.23 2.0 TDI CR Laurin + Klement 5dr !!!!! £28,390 £25,843 365.29 8.4 135 150 251 64.2 114/26% £122/£244 56.24 2.0 TDI CR SE 5dr !!!!! £21,965 £20,013 281.23 8.4 135 150 251 65.7 113/26% £94/£188 45.27 2.0 TDI CR SE L 5dr !!!!! £24,000 £21,860 302.55 8.4 135 150 251 65.7 113/26% £103/£206 48.05 2.0 TDI CR SE Technology 5dr !!!!! £21,965 £20,488 277.68 8.4 135 150 251 65.7 113/26% £94/£188 44.89 vRS 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £29,025 £26,448 368.24 7.6 142 184 280 55.4 136/31% £147/£294 58.15 vRS 2.0 TDI CR 5dr !!!!! £25,875 £23,561 324.87 7.9 144 184 280 62.8 119/27% £115/£231 51.37 vRS 2.0 TSI 5dr !!!!! £25,700 £23,402 341.27 6.7 155 230 258 43.5 149/30% £127/£254 57.01 vRS 2.0 TSI 245 5dr £26,655 £26,655 6.6 155 245 273 42.8 150/31% £136/£273 -
OCTAVIA HATCHBACK
VERDICT Like the hatchback, mature and re ined with added boot space Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4257mm W 1958mm H 1467mm Boot 530litres 1.0 MPI S 5dr £13,860 £13,338 1.0 MPI SE 5dr !!!!! £15,280 £14,702 1.0 TSI 110 Monte Carlo 5dr £17,740 £16,681 1.0 TSI 110 S 5dr £14,680 £13,813 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr £16,195 £15,233 1.0 TSI 110 SE L 5dr £16,985 £15,973 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo 5dr £17,090 £16,072 1.0 TSI S 5dr £14,030 £13,203 1.0 TSI SE 5dr £15,545 £14,623 1.0 TSI SE L 5dr £16,335 £15,364 -
51% 51% 51% 53% 49% 50% 51% 52% 47% 48% 49% 46% 46% 47% 47% 48% 48%
39% 40% 40% 42% 41% 40% 38% 37% 37% 37% 38% 37% 37% 37% 41% 40% 41% 40% 36% 35% 37% 37% 38% 40% 39% 38% 39% 36% 37% 37% 36% 37% 39% 40% 37% 37% 38% 38% 39% 40% 39% 39%
9E 10E 10E 9E 16E 15E 15E 15E 10E 10E 10E 15E 15E 15E 15E 15E 15E
28E 27E 29E 29E 25E 24E 25E 26E 12E 13E 13E 13E 14E 14E 14E 24E 25E 23E 24E 24E 25E 19E 20E 18E 18E 18E 19E 19E 21E 21E
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Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
£26,075 £24,830 £24,060 £30,180 -
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0-62mph (sec) 8.7 8.7
Max speed (mph) 121 121
Power (ps) 150 150 150
Torque (lb/ft) 251 56.5 251 251 -
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT
VERDICT The practical Kodiaq is one of the very best seven-seat SUVs, as well as one of the most affordable Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4697mm W 2087mm H 1655mm Boot 720litres 1.5 TSI Edition 5dr £29,885 150 - 1.5 TSI Edition 5dr [7 Seat] £30,865 150 - 1.5 TSI SE 5dr £24,985 150 - 1.5 TSI SE 5dr [7 Seat] £25,965 150 - 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr £27,785 150 - 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr [7 Seat] £28,765 150 - 2.0 TSI 190 Edition 4x4 5dr DSG £34,145 190 - 2.0 TSI 190 Edition 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] £35,125 190 - 2.0 TSI 190 Laurin+Kl 4X4 DSG [7st] £37,675 190 - 2.0 TSI 190 Scout 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] £35,510 190 - 2.0 TSI 190 SE L 4x4 5dr DSG £32,045 190 - 2.0 TSI 190 SE L 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] £33,025 190 - 2.0 TSI 190 Sport Line 4x4 DSG [7st] £35,675 190 - 2.0 TSI Edition 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £34,660 £32,232 8 128 180 236 38.2 2.0 TSI Edition 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £35,640 £33,141 427.99 8.2 127 180 236 38.2 2.0 TSI Scout 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] £36,025 £33,498 8.2 127 180 236 38.2 2.0 TSI SE L 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £32,560 £30,284 8 128 180 236 38.2 2.0 TSI SE L 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £33,540 £31,193 404.83 8.2 127 180 236 38.2 2.0 TSI Sport Line 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] £36,190 £33,651 8.2 127 180 236 38.2 2.0 TDI 190 Edition 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £35,745 £33,238 8.6 130 190 295 49.6 2.0 TDI 190 Edition 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £37,040 £34,462 397.11 8.8 129 190 295 49.6 2.0 TDI 190 Laurin+Kl 4X4 DSG [7st] £38,760 190 - 2.0 TDI 190 Scout 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] £37,425 £34,819 8.8 129 190 295 49.6 2.0 TDI 190 SE L 4x4 5dr DSG !!!!! £33,645 £31,291 8.6 130 190 295 49.6 2.0 TDI 190 SE L 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £34,940 £32,515 373.94 8.8 129 190 295 49.6 2.0 TDI 190 Sport Line 4x4 DSG [7st] £37,590 £34,972 8.8 129 190 295 49.6 2.0 TDI Edition 4x4 5dr !!!!! £33,585 £31,235 9.7 122 150 251 52.3 2.0 TDI Edition 4x4 5dr [7 Seat] !!!!! £34,565 £32,144 368.53 9.9 121 150 251 51.4 2.0 TDI Edition 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £35,865 £33,350 382.05 10.1 119 150 251 49.6 2.0 TDI Edition 5dr DSG !!!!! £33,400 £31,063 10.1 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI Edition 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £34,380 £31,972 364.96 10.3 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI Laurin+Klement 4X4 [7 Seat] £36,600 150 - 2.0 TDI Laurin+Kleme 4X4 DSG [7st] £37,900 150 - 2.0 TDI Scout 4x4 5dr [7 Seat] £34,950 £32,501 9.9 121 150 251 51.4 2.0 TDI Scout 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] £36,250 £33,707 10.1 119 150 251 49.6 2.0 TDI SE 4x4 5dr !!!!! £28,685 £26,690 314.74 9.7 122 150 251 52.3 2.0 TDI SE 4x4 5dr [7 Seat] !!!!! £29,665 £27,599 322.46 9.9 121 150 251 51.4 2.0 TDI SE 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £30,965 £28,805 335.97 10.1 119 150 251 49.6 2.0 TDI SE 5dr DSG !!!!! £28,500 £26,519 311.16 10.1 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI SE 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £29,480 £27,428 318.89 10.3 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI SE L 4x4 5dr !!!!! £31,485 £29,287 9.7 122 150 251 52.3 2.0 TDI SE L 4x4 5dr [7 Seat] !!!!! £32,465 £30,196 345.37 9.9 121 150 251 51.4 2.0 TDI SE L 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £33,765 £31,402 358.88 10.1 119 150 251 49.6 2.0 TDI SE L 5dr DSG !!!!! £31,300 £29,116 10.1 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI SE L 5dr DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £32,280 £30,025 341.8 10.3 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI SE Technology 4x4 5dr !!!!! £28,685 £27,584 359.9 9.7 122 150 251 52.3 2.0 TDI SE Technology 4x4 [7 Seat] !!!!! £29,665 £28,525 369.77 9.9 121 150 251 51.4 2.0 TDI SE Technology 4x4 DSG [7st] !!!!! £30,965 £29,773 386.07 10.1 119 150 251 49.6 2.0 TDI SE Technology 5dr DSG !!!!! £28,500 £27,407 355.93 10.1 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI SE Technology DSG [7 Seat] !!!!! £29,480 £28,348 365.8 10.3 123 150 251 56.5 2.0 TDI Sport Line 4x4 5dr [7 Seat] £35,115 £32,654 9.9 121 150 251 51.4 2.0 TDI Sport Line 4x4 DSG [7 Seat] £36,415 £33,860 10.1 119 150 251 49.6
KODIAQ SUV
2.0 TDI SE Technology 4x4 5dr 2.0 TDI SE Technology 5dr 2.0 TDI Sport Line 4x4 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/170/35% 170/35% 170/35% 170/35% 170/35% 170/35% 150/34% 151/34% -/151/34% 150/34% 151/34% 151/34% 141/32% 144/32% 149/33% 131/30% 131/30% -/-/144/32% 149/33% 141/32% 144/32% 149/33% 131/30% 131/30% 141/32% 144/32% 149/33% 131/30% 131/30% 141/32% 144/32% 149/33% 131/30% 131/30% 144/32% 149/33%
131/30% -/-/-
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
Monthly company car tax bill -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/£199/£398 £205/£409 £207/£414 £187/£373 £192/£385 £208/£416 £199/£399 £205/£410 -/£207/£414 £187/£375 £193/£386 £208/£416 £176/£352 £181/£363 £194/£388 £164/£328 £169/£338 -/-/£183/£367 £196/£393 £150/£300 £155/£310 £167/£334 £140/£279 £145/£289 £165/£330 £170/£340 £183/£365 £154/£307 £159/£317 £150/£300 £155/£310 £167/£334 £140/£279 £145/£289 £184/£369 £197/£394
£128/£255 -/-/-
20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile 70.01 67 63.57 60.56 59.29 61.62 58.05 52.04 53.27 55.6 50.99 52.03 56.28 58.61 55.04 57.78 59.28 61.96 56.68 57.99 -
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Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 46% 45% 44% 46% 44% 45% 45% 45% 44% 45% 45% 44% 46% 46% 46% 45% 47% 47% 45% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 45% 46% 45% 45% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 46% 47% 46% 47% 47% 47% 48% 47% 48% 45% 45%
49% 49% -
Insurance group 22E 22E 23E 22E 22E 23E 22E 22E 23E 21E 21E 23E 18E 18E 18E 18E 18E 18E 18E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 19E 19E
15E 15E -
SKODA TO SUZUKI
VERDICT
KEY INFO
Contract hire per month
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph) Power (ps)
149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 149/30% 113/26% 123/28% 113/26% 113/26% 123/28% 113/26%
£84/£168 £76/£153 £66/£132 £86/£172 £79/£158 £91/£182 £80/£159 £73/£145 £84/£168 £64/£128
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VERDICT Worth considering if you need a muscular tow car that seats seven but too lawed to recommend otherwise Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4850mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 240litres 2.2 ELX 5dr !!!!! £32,995 £32,995 116 181 - 35.8 208/37% £192/£385 2.2 EX 5dr £28,495 £28,495 116 181 - 35.8 208/37% £165/£329 2.2 Ultimate 5dr Auto £38,495 £38,495 116 181 - 34.9 213/37% £226/£452
40.9 40.9 40.9 40.9
157/32% 157/32% 155/32% 155/32%
£132/£264 £143/£285 £138/£277 £149/£298
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XV SUV
111 111 145 145
VERDICT Astonishingly good off road, but rivals are cheaper and more practical Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4465mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 385litres 1.6i SE 5dr Lineartronic £25,310 £24,224 13.9 109 1.6i SE Premium 5dr Lineartronic £27,310 £26,134 13.9 109 2.0i SE 5dr Lineartronic !!!!! £26,510 £25,370 10.4 120 2.0i SE Premium 5dr Lineartronic !!!!! £28,510 £27,280 10.4 120
114 114 156 156
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VERDICT The Outback is roomy and well equipped, but it’s not good enough in others areas to challenge the class best Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4820mm W 2067mm H Nmm Boot litres 2.5i SE 5dr Lineartronic !!!!! £29,995 £28,554 10.2 123 175 173 38.7 166/34% £167/£334 2.5i SE Premium 5dr Lineartronic £33,010 £31,418 10.2 123 175 173 38.7 166/34% £184/£368
OUTBACK ESTATE
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£123/£245 £126/£253
VERDICT The Impreza is safe and great off road, but it trails its impressive rivals in all other respects Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4460mm W Nmm H 1455mm Boot 385litres 1.6i SE 5dr Lineartronic !!!!! £24,310 £23,847 12.4 112 114 111 42.5 2.0i SE 5dr Lineartronic !!!!! £25,010 £24,533 9.8 127 156 145 42.8
SUBARU whatcar.com/subaru IMPREZA HATCHBACK 151/31% 152/31%
41% 41% 41% 40%
46% 44%
37% 37%
10E 10E 15E 16E
17E 18E
12E 18E
36D 34D 34D
VERDICT If you want lots of space for not a lot of money, the Turismo delivers. But in every other respect, it’s drab, and safety standards are poor Doors 5 Seats 7 L 5130mm W 2365mm H Nmm Boot 875litres 2.2 ELX 5dr Tip Auto 4WD !!!!! £26,995 £26,501 116 178 295 36.2 205/37% £155/£311 74.4 35% 2.2 EX 5dr !!!!! £22,745 £22,326 116 178 295 39.2 189/37% £132/£265 64.17 36% 2.2 SE 5dr !!!!! £20,495 £20,121 116 178 295 39.2 189/37% £118/£237 59.99 37%
TURISMO MPV
29D 28D 32U
17E 28A 27A 27A 26A
11D 15D 15D 14D
13D 13D 16D 13D 14D 15D 14D 14D 14D 17D
43% 43% 40%
REXTON SUV
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£93/£185 £124/£249 £97/£194 £105/£209 £89/£179
KORANDO SUV
39% 38% 41% 39% 39%
44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 65.7 60.1 65.7 65.7 60.1 65.7
VERDICT The Korando is good value, spacious and reasonably powerful, but it can’t match its rivals for all-round appeal Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4410mm W 2090mm H mm Boot 486litres 2.0 SE 5dr £16,295 £16,295 N 101 149 145 37.6 175/36% 2.2 ELX 4x4 5dr !!!!! £22,845 £22,147 115 178 295 48.7 152/34% 2.2 LE 5dr £19,345 £19,345 115 178 295 53.3 139/31% 2.2 SE 4x4 5dr !!!!! £19,345 £18,761 115 178 295 48.7 152/34% 2.2 SE 5dr !!!!! £17,845 £17,299 115 178 295 53.3 139/31%
118 118 118 118 221 221 221 221 221 221
40% 37% 38% 39%
128 128 128 128 115 115 115 115 115 115
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT The Tivoli XLV offers good space and practicality to families on a budget. However, its pricier rivals are more rounded choices Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4440mm W 1798mm H mm Boot 720litres 1.6 ELX 5dr £17,800 £17,800 110 128 118 39.8 165/34% £98/£195 1.6 D ELX 5dr !!!!! £19,245 £18,875 12 106 115 221 60.1 117/27% £85/£171 1.6 D ELX 5dr 4X4 !!!!! £20,495 £20,100 12 106 115 221 57.6 127/29% £98/£196 1.6 D EX 5dr £17,045 £17,045 12 106 115 221 60.1 121/28% £78/£157 -
112 112 112 112 108 108 108 108 109 108
Cost per mile
38% 38% 39% 39% 36% 37% 36% 36% 37% 36%
12 12 12 12 -
Monthly company car tax bill 20% / 40%
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles -
TIVOLI XLV SUV
VERDICT Roomy and well equipped but so-so to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4202mm W 1798mm H 1590mm Boot 423litres 1.6 ELX 5dr !!!!! £17,045 £16,719 1.6 EX 5dr !!!!! £15,545 £15,249 1.6 SE 5dr !!!!! £13,495 £13,240 1.6 Ultimate 5dr £17,495 £17,495 1.6 D ELX 5dr !!!!! £18,495 £18,140 1.6 D ELX 5dr 4X4 !!!!! £19,745 £19,365 1.6 D ELX Red Edition 5dr £18,645 £18,645 1.6 D EX 5dr !!!!! £16,995 £16,670 1.6 D EX 5dr 4X4 !!!!! £18,245 £18,245 1.6 D SE 5dr !!!!! £14,995 £14,710 -
SSANGYONG whatcar.com/ssangyong TIVOLI SUV
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
SKODA TO SUZUKI
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z SKODA TO SUZUKI Insurance group
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82 82 82 82 82 90 90 90 90 90 90 71 71 71 71 71 71
VERDICT Brilliant around town, but rivals are better to drive and more comfortable Doors 2 Seats 2 L 2695mm W 1893mm H 1553mm Boot 340litres EQ 60kW Edition Nightsky 17.6k 22k £27,135 £20,912 11.8 81 EQ 60kW Prime Pre 17.6kWh 22kWch £23,335 £17,321 11.8 81 EQ 60kW Prime Premium 17.6k 7kWc £23,060 £17,061 11.8 81 EQ 60kW Prime Premium+ 17.6k 22k £23,930 £17,883 11.8 81 EQ 60kW Prime Premium+ 17.6kW 7k £23,655 £17,624 11.8 81 0.9 Turbo Passion 2dr !!!!! £14,150 £12,537 181.54 10.8 96 0.9 Turbo Prime 2dr !!!!! £14,845 £13,163 183.11 10.8 96 0.9 Turbo Prime Premium 2dr !!!!! £15,690 £13,923 190.58 10.8 96 0.9 Turbo Prime Premium Plus 2dr !!!!! £16,190 £14,373 196.13 10.8 96 0.9 Turbo Prime Sport Premium 2dr !!!!! £16,285 £14,459 194.4 10.8 96 0.9 Turbo Prime Sport Premium Plus !!!!! £16,785 £14,909 199.95 10.8 96 1.0 Passion 2dr !!!!! £13,515 £11,962 176.09 14.9 94 1.0 Prime 2dr !!!!! £14,210 £12,587 177.65 14.9 94 1.0 Prime Premium 2dr !!!!! £15,095 £13,388 185.13 14.9 94 1.0 Prime Premium Plus 2dr !!!!! £15,595 £13,838 190.68 14.9 94 1.0 Prime Sport Premium 2dr !!!!! £15,690 £13,923 193.51 14.9 94 1.0 Prime Sport Premium Plus 2dr !!!!! £16,190 £14,373 199.06 14.9 94 118 118 118 118 118 100 100 100 100 100 100 67 67 67 67 67 67
118 118 118 118 118 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 67 67 67 67 67 67 67
N N N N N 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 53.3 53.3 65.7 65.7 55.4 55.4 56.5 56.5
N N N N N 56.5 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5
0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 123/25% 123/25% 123/25% 123/25% 122/25% 122/25% 99/20% 99/20% 115/24% 115/24% 114/23% 114/23%
0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 0/0% 114/23% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 119/24% 118/24% 118/24% 114/23% 115/24% 115/24% 115/24% 115/24% 114/23% 114/23% 115/24%
28.51 28.76 29.74 30.45 30.23 30.94 27.62 27.87 28.85 29.56 29.42 30.14 -
-/-/-/-/£51/£102 £54/£108 £58/£115 £60/£119 £60/£120 £62/£124 £47/£94 £50/£99 £53/£106 £55/£110 £55/£111 £57/£115 £41/£83
29.56 29.8 30.78 31.49 31.12 31.83 32.29 28.9 29.88 30.59 30.22 30.93 -
-/-/-/-/-/£58/£116 31.83 £61/£122 32.08 £65/£129 33.06 £67/£133 33.77 £67/£134 33.55 £69/£138 34.26 £44/£89 31.13 £47/£94 31.38 £60/£119 32.35 £62/£123 33.06 £59/£119 33.38 £61/£122 34.09
-/-/-/-/-/£61/£121 £47/£94 £50/£100 £53/£107 £55/£111 £56/£111 £58/£115 £61/£121 £45/£90 £48/£95 £51/£102 £53/£106 £51/£102 £53/£106 £39/£79
33% 32% 33% 32% 30% 30% 30% 30% 31% 31% 30% 30% 30% 30% 31% 31% 30%
38% 41% 41% 41% 41% 36% 37% 37% 38% 38% 38% 37% 38% 38% 38% 38% 39%
33% 36% 35% 35% 35% 33% 33% 34% 34% 34% 34% 34% 33% 33% 35% 35% 34% 35% 35% 34%
11E 11E 11E 11E 8E 8E 9E 9E 8E 8E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 1E
15E 15E 14E 15E 15E 10E 10E 10E 10E 11E 11E 5E 5E 5E 5E 6E 6E
13E 12E 12E 12E 12E 8E 8E 8E 8E 9E 8E 8E 8E 3E 3E 3E 3E 4E 4E 3E
FORESTER SUV
113/23% 119/24% 113/23% 127/26%
£79/£157 £89/£179 £66/£133 £106/£213
44% 43% 48% 40% 43% 43% 42% 44% 43% 48% 42% 40%
VITARA SUV
56.4 53.3 56.4 50.4
VERDICT There are more upmarket small SUVs, but the Vitara is one of the most spacious and is great value for money Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4175mm W Nmm H Nmm Boot 375litres 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T 5dr £18,999 11.5 111 111 125 53.2 121/25% £78/£157 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T Allgrip 5dr £20,799 12 111 111 125 49.5 129/26% £89/£178 1.0 Boosterjet SZ4 5dr £16,999 11.5 111 111 125 53.2 121/25% £70/£140 1.4 Boosterjet S Allgrip 5dr !!!!! £23,249 £22,572 249.44 10.2 124 140 162 52.3 127/26% £100/£200 43.33 1.4 Boosterjet SZ-T 5dr £19,999 9.5 124 140 162 48.7 131/27% £89/£178 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 5dr £22,499 9.5 124 140 162 48.7 131/27% £100/£200 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 Allgrip 5dr £24,299 10.2 124 140 162 46.3 139/28% £112/£224 1.6 SZ-T 5dr !!!!! £17,999 £17,480 192.46 11.5 112 120 115 53.3 123/25% £74/£148 35.53 1.6 SZ-T Allgrip 5dr !!!!! £19,799 £19,226 265.4 12 112 120 115 50.4 130/27% £88/£176 45.38 1.6 SZ4 5dr !!!!! £15,999 £15,540 217.44 11.5 112 120 115 53.3 123/25% £66/£132 38.05 1.6 SZ5 5dr !!!!! £20,499 £19,905 218.08 11.5 112 120 115 53.3 123/25% £85/£169 38.82 1.6 SZ5 Allgrip 5dr Auto !!!!! £23,649 £22,962 259.08 13 112 120 115 49.5 131/27% £105/£211 45.02
125 125 125 162
35% 34% 36% 35%
111 111 111 140
36.78 39.67 39.88 41.53
SX4 S CROSS SUV
112 109 112 124
VERDICT Decent to drive and stacked with kit Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4300mm W Nmm H 1585mm 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T 5dr !!!!! £20,749 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T Allgrip 5dr !!!!! £22,549 1.0 Boosterjet SZ4 5dr !!!!! £17,499 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 Allgrip 5dr !!!!! £24,749
IGNIS SUV
11 12 11 10.2
46% 46% 46% 44% 45% 44%
VERDICT The Ignis is a dinky SUV that’s well priced and neatly packaged. Only its stodgy handling and so-so interior quality let it down Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3700mm W Nmm H 1595mm Boot 260litres 1.2 Dualjet Adventure 5dr £13,999 £13,999 11.8 106 90 89 61.4 104/21% £48/£97 1.2 Dualjet SZ-T 5dr !!!!! £12,999 £10,814 173.9 11.8 106 90 89 61.4 104/21% £45/£90 31.91 1.2 Dualjet SZ3 5dr !!!!! £11,499 £9,836 163.22 11.8 106 90 89 61.4 104/21% £40/£79 30.52 1.2 Dualjet SZ5 5dr Auto £15,299 £13,079 197.96 11.8 106 90 89 61.4 104/21% £53/£106 35.04 1.2 Dualjet SHVS SZ5 5dr !!!!! £14,509 £12,301 11.4 106 90 89 65.7 97/0% -/1.2 Dualjet SHVS SZ5 Allgrip 5dr !!!!! £15,509 £13,286 11.1 106 90 89 60.1 106/0% -/-
Boot 430litres £17,548 205.15 £19,330 223.32 £14,831 225.53 £21,508 232.38
32% 33% 32%
BALENO HATCHBACK
39% 38% 41% 39% 38% 39%
37% 34%
35.34 36.9 36.41
27.3 29.59
VERDICT The Baleno is not the cheapest or most premium feeling supermini, but it is frugal, well equipped and very spacious. Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3995mm W Nmm H 1470mm Boot 320litres 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T 5dr !!!!! £14,999 £12,248 196.35 11.4 124 111 125 64.2 103/21% £52/£104 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5 5dr !!!!! £15,999 £13,230 208.55 11.4 124 111 125 64.2 103/21% £55/£111 1.2 Dualjet SZ3 5dr !!!!! £12,999 £10,783 12.3 111 90 89 67.3 98/20% £43/£86
£26/£52 £32/£63
47%
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99/20% 99/20%
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48%
44% 43% 44% 34% 35%
VERDICT The Swift has tidy handling and a strong turbo engine, but its ride and interior quality are a little disappointing Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3840mm W Nmm H 1495mm Boot 265litres 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T 5dr !!!!! £13,999 £13,565 10.6 121 111 125 61.4 104/21% £48/£97 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5 5dr Auto £16,849 £16,323 10 121 111 118 56.4 114/23% £64/£128 1.2 Dualjet SZ3 5dr !!!!! £11,999 £11,630 11.9 111 90 88 65.7 98/20% £39/£79 1.0 Boosterjet SHVS SZ5 5dr !!!!! £15,509 £15,026 10.6 121 111 125 65.7 97/0% -/1.2 SHVS SZ5 Allgrip 5dr !!!!! £16,509 £15,994 12.6 105 90 88 62.8 101/0% -/Sport 1.4 Boosterjet 5dr !!!!! £17,999 £17,739 8.1 130 140 170 50.4 125/26% £77/£154
SWIFT HATCHBACK
VERDICT The Celerio is frugal and surprisingly spacious. Its interior feels low-rent, but it is cheap to buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3600mm W Nmm H 1540mm Boot 254litres 1.0 SZ2 5dr !!!!! £7,999 £7,315 138.97 13.5 96 68 66 65.7 1.0 SZ3 5dr !!!!! £9,649 £8,924 156.69 13.5 96 68 66 65.7
SUZUKI whatcar.com/suzuki CELERIO HATCHBACK
VERDICT The BRZ just pips the almost identical Toyota GT86, thanks to its tighter handling. It's great fun on the right roads Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4240mm W 1976mm H 1325mm Boot 243litres 2.0i SE Lux Nav 2dr !!!!! £28,435 £27,373 7.6 140 200 151 32.8 196/37% £167/£335
BRZ COUPE
£187/£373 93.82
160/33% £143/£285 61.52 160/33% £156/£313 65.9 197/37% £190/£379 75.08 148/33% £155/£311 61.04 148/33% £169/£338 65.48
VERDICT Feels at least a decade old and is ridiculously expensive to run. The Volkswagen Golf R makes far more sense Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4595mm W 2002mm H 1475mm Boot 460litres 2.5 WRX STi Type UK 4dr !!!!! £32,055 £31,092 578.33 5.2 159 300 300 27.2 242/37%
WRX STI SALOON
VERDICT The Forester is a capable off-roader but SUV rivals are bigger, cheaper and more fuel efficient. Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4610mm W mm H 1735mm Boot 505litres 2.0 XE 5dr !!!!! £26,510 £25,243 373 10.6 118 150 146 40.9 2.0 XE Premium 5dr !!!!! £29,010 £27,618 407.27 10.6 118 150 146 40.9 2.0 XT 5dr Lineartronic !!!!! £32,035 £30,528 454.23 7.5 137 241 258 33.2 2.0D XC 5dr !!!!! £28,810 £27,428 385.94 9.9 118 147 258 49.6 2.0D XC Premium 5dr !!!!! £31,310 £29,803 420.67 9.9 118 147 258 49.6
A TO Z SKODA TO SUZUKI
VERDICT The Forfour combines lots of space with smart looks, but it’s not good enough to beat the best in the class Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3495mm W 1875mm H 1554mm Boot 185litres EQ 60kW Prime Pr 17.6kWh 22kWCh £21,690 £15,623 12.7 81 82 118 N 0/0% EQ 60kW Prime Premium 17.6k 7kWC £21,415 £15,362 12.7 81 82 118 N 0/0% EQ E60kW Prime Premiu+ 17.6k 22k £22,285 £16,189 12.7 81 82 118 N 0/0% EQ 60kW Prime Premium+ 17.6kW 7k £22,010 £15,927 12.7 81 82 118 N 0/0% 0.9 Turbo Passion 5dr !!!!! £12,505 £11,106 163.77 11.2 103 90 100 52.3 123/25% 0.9 Turbo Prime 5dr !!!!! £13,200 £11,749 165.33 11.2 103 90 100 52.3 123/25% 0.9 Turbo Prime Premium 5dr !!!!! £14,045 £12,531 172.81 11.2 103 90 100 52.3 123/25% 0.9 Turbo Prime Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £14,545 £12,993 178.36 11.2 103 90 100 52.3 123/25% 0.9 Turbo Prime Sport Premium 5dr !!!!! £14,640 £13,081 175.26 11.2 103 90 100 52.3 122/25% 0.9 Turbo Prime Sport Premium Plus !!!!! £15,140 £13,544 180.81 11.2 103 90 100 52.3 122/25% 1.0 Passion 5dr !!!!! £11,910 £10,556 197.31 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 118/24% 1.0 Prime 5dr !!!!! £12,605 £11,199 159.88 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 118/24% 1.0 Prime Premium 5dr !!!!! £13,450 £11,980 167.35 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 118/24% 1.0 Prime Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £13,950 £12,443 172.91 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 118/24% 1.0 Prime Sport Premium 5dr !!!!! £14,045 £12,531 169.8 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 117/24% 1.0 Prime Sport Premium Plus 5dr !!!!! £14,545 £12,993 175.36 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 117/24% 1.0 Pure 5dr !!!!! £10,535 £9,284 15.9 94 71 67 54.3 118/24%
FORFOUR HATCHBACK
FORTWO CABRIO CONVERTIBLE
82 82 82 82 82 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 71 71 71 71 71 71 71
11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.3 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 11.3 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
81 81 81 81 81 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 94 94 94 94 94 94 94
VERDICT Fun, but some rivals are better all-rounders Doors 2 Seats 2 L 2695mm W 1893mm H 1555mm Boot 350litres EQ 60kW Edition Nightsky 17.6k 22k £24,995 £19,602 EQ 60kW Prime Pre 17.6kWh 22kWch £21,195 £15,878 EQ 60kW P Premium 17.6kWh 7kWch £20,920 £15,609 EQ 60kW Prime Premium+ 17.6k 22k £21,790 £16,461 EQ 60kW Prime Premium+ 17.6kW 7k £21,515 £16,192 0.9 Turbo Blue Edition 2dr Auto £16,040 £14,592 0.9 Turbo Passion 2dr !!!!! £12,010 £10,834 157.11 0.9 Turbo Prime 2dr !!!!! £12,705 £11,483 158.68 0.9 Turbo Prime Premium 2dr !!!!! £13,550 £12,270 166.15 0.9 Turbo Prime Premium Plus 2dr !!!!! £14,050 £12,737 171.71 0.9 Turbo Prime Sport Premium 2dr !!!!! £14,145 £12,825 169.97 0.9 Turbo Prime Sport Premium Plus !!!!! £14,645 £13,292 175.52 0.9 Turbo Red Edition 2dr Auto £16,040 £14,592 1.0 Passion 2dr !!!!! £11,415 £10,280 151.66 1.0 Prime 2dr !!!!! £12,110 £10,928 153.22 1.0 Prime Premium 2dr !!!!! £12,955 £11,716 160.7 1.0 Prime Premium Plus 2dr !!!!! £13,455 £12,182 166.25 1.0 Prime Sport Premium 2dr !!!!! £13,550 £12,270 165.27 1.0 Prime Sport Premium Plus 2dr !!!!! £14,050 £12,737 170.83 1.0 Pure 2dr !!!!! £10,040 £8,997 -
SMART whatcar.com/smart FORTWO HATCHBACK
16E 13E 16E 12E 11E 11E
21D 20D 16E 24D
17E 15E 15E 17E 17E 18E
16E 14E 13E
25D 27D 22D 27D 23D 35D
7E 7E
31E
40E
23E 23E 34A 25E 25E
156 | May 2019 whatcar.com 0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
Max speed (mph) Power (ps)
28/0% 28/0% 78/0%
-/-/-/-
49.03 53.63 40.81
46% 44% 55%
21E 22E 14E
PRIUS HATCHBACK
YARIS HATCHBACK
VERDICT The Prius is a highly cost-effective choice for both private and company car drivers Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4645mm W Nmm H 1470mm Boot 360litres 1.8 VVTi Plug-in Business Ed Plus CVT !!!!! £31,705 £26,809 11.1 101 122 105 235 1.8 VVTi Plug-in Excel 5dr CVT !!!!! £33,905 £28,839 11.1 101 122 105 235 1.8 VVTi Active 5dr CVT !!!!! £24,255 £22,444 263.91 10.6 112 122 105 83.1
N N 50U
2E 2E 2E 2E 3E 10E 10E 3E 10E 9E 10E 10E 9E 9E 10E 10E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 10E 8E 8E 8E 8E 36D
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x 49% 39%
N N N
VERDICT Although it’s well equipped and has a hybrid option, the Yaris doesn’t excel in enough areas to stand out in the tough small car class Doors 3/5 Seats 5 L 3945mm W Nmm H 1510mm Boot 286litres 1.0 72 VVT-i Active 5dr £13,320 15.3 96 72 70 60.1 104/21% £46/£92 33% 1.0 72 VVT-i Icon 5dr £14,820 15.3 96 72 70 61.4 107/22% £54/£107 32% 1.0 72 VVT-i Icon Tech 5dr £15,370 15.3 96 72 70 61.4 107/22% £56/£111 32% 1.0 VVT-i Active 5dr !!!!! £13,320 £12,395 15.3 96 69 70 61.4 104/21% £46/£92 32.23 33% 1.0 VVT-i Icon Tech 5dr !!!!! £15,370 £14,214 15.3 96 69 70 60.1 107/22% £56/£111 34.81 32% 1.5 VVT-i Blue Bi-tone 5dr !!!!! £17,900 £16,544 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £71/£141 40.29 33% 1.5 VVT-i Bronze Bi-tone 5dr !!!!! £17,900 £16,544 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £71/£141 33% 1.0 VVT-i Icon 5dr !!!!! £14,820 £13,708 15.3 96 69 70 60.1 107/22% £54/£107 34.16 32% 1.5 VVT-i Cyan Bi-tone 5dr £17,900 £17,900 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £71/£141 33% 1.5 VVT-i Design 5dr !!!!! £16,150 £14,934 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £64/£127 37.31 36% 1.5 VVT-i Excel 5dr !!!!! £17,800 £16,452 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £70/£141 40.15 34% 1.5 VVT-i Grey Bi-tone 5dr £17,900 £16,544 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £71/£141 33% 1.5 VVT-i Icon 5dr !!!!! £15,620 £14,446 11 109 111 100 55.4 116/24% £62/£123 36.21 33% 1.5 VVT-i Icon Tech 5dr !!!!! £16,170 £14,952 11 109 111 100 55.4 116/24% £64/£128 36.56 33% 1.5 VVT-i Red Bi-tone 5dr !!!!! £17,900 £16,544 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £71/£141 40.64 33% 1.5 VVT-i White Bi-tone 5dr !!!!! £17,900 £16,544 11 109 111 100 54.3 118/24% £71/£141 33% 1.5 Hybrid Active 5dr CVT !!!!! £16,585 £15,300 11.8 103 100 125 76.3 84/0% -/33.24 39% 1.5 Hybrid Blue Bi-tone 5dr CVT !!!!! £20,160 £18,572 11.8 103 100 125 67.3 96/0% -/39.97 37% 1.5 Hybrid Bronze Bi-tone 5dr CVT !!!!! £20,160 £18,570 11.8 103 100 125 72.4 89/0% -/37% 1.5 Hybrid Cyan Bi-tone 5dr CVT £20,160 £20,160 11.8 103 100 125 72.4 89/0% -/37% 1.5 Hybrid Design 5dr CVT !!!!! £18,460 £17,010 11.8 103 100 125 72.4 89/0% -/36.66 40% 1.5 Hybrid Excel 5dr CVT !!!!! £19,630 £18,085 11.8 103 100 125 67.3 96/0% -/38.49 40% 1.5 Hybrid Grey Bi-tone 5dr CVT £20,160 £18,570 11.8 103 100 125 72.4 89/0% -/37% 1.5 Hybrid Icon 5dr CVT !!!!! £17,985 £16,574 11.8 103 100 125 76.3 84/0% -/35.29 40% 1.5 Hybrid Icon Tech 5dr CVT !!!!! £18,535 £17,079 11.8 103 100 125 76.3 84/0% -/35.97 40% 1.5 Hybrid Red Bi-tone 5dr CVT !!!!! £20,160 £18,570 11.8 103 100 125 72.4 89/0% -/39.97 37% 1.5 Hybrid White Bi-tone 5dr CVT !!!!! £20,160 £18,570 11.8 103 100 125 72.4 89/0% -/37% GRMN 1.8 Supercharge GRMN Ed 3dr !!!!! £26,310 £26,310 6.3 143 212 184 37.7 170/35% £150/£300 37%
£30/£60 £31/£62 £41/£81 £43/£87 £35/£71 £39/£79 £39/£79
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43% 50% 40%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 8A 8A
93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19% 93/19%
Cost per mile -
Insurance group
37% 39% 39% 38% 39% 39% 39%
VERDICT The Aygo is certainly stylish, but rivals are usefully roomier, better to drive and more practical Doors 3/5 Seats 4 L 3455mm W Nmm H 1460mm Boot 168litres 1.0 VVT-i X 3dr !!!!! £9,695 £9,119 14.2 99 69 70 68.9 1.0 VVT-i X 5dr !!!!! £9,995 £9,413 14.2 99 69 70 68.9 1.0 VVT-i X-Cite 5 5dr £12,975 £12,251 14.2 99 69 70 68.9 1.0 VVT-i X-Clusiv 5dr £13,895 £13,895 14.2 99 69 70 68.9 1.0 VVT-i X-Play 5dr £11,375 £10,747 14.2 99 69 70 68.9 1.0 VVT-i X-Plore 5dr £12,630 £11,927 14.2 99 69 70 68.9 1.0 VVT-i X-Press 5dr £12,630 £11,927 14.2 99 69 70 68.9
TOYOTA whatcar.com/toyota AYGO HATCHBACK
MODEL X SUV -/-/-/-
387 N 713 N 713 N
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT The Model X is a viable alternative to its conventionally powered rivals, but it could be better inished Doors 5 Seats 5 L 5036mm W 2271mm H 1684mm Boot litres 75kWh Dual Motor !!!!! £80,350 £80,350 6.0 130 328 387 N 0/0% 100kWh Dual Motor !!!!! £97,305 £97,305 2.9 155 611 713 N 0/0% 100kWh D M Performance Ludicrous !!!!! £135,705 £135,705 2.9 155 611 713 N 0/0%
328 611 611
Gov’t MPG True MPG
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140 155 155
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
0/0% 0/0% 0/0%
VERDICT This groundbreaking electric car is fast, practical and desirable Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4979mm W 2187mm H mm Boot 748litres 75kWh Dual Motor !!!!! £73,505 £73,505 5.2 100kWh Dual Motor !!!!! £95,305 £95,305 2.5 100kWh D M Performance Ludicrous !!!!! £129,405 £129,405 2.5
TESLA whatcar.com/tesla MODEL S HATCHBACK
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
KEY INFO
Contract hire per month
0-62mph (sec)
Max speed (mph)
70 55.4 70 55.4
117/24% 117/24%
£40/£80 £43/£87
20% / 40%
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36% 37%
ASTRA HATCHBACK
CORSA HATCHBACK
34% 36% 31% 34% 34% 34% 35% 35% 34% 36% 32% 35% 35% 36% 36% 33%
73 73
VERDICT The Astra is a well-rounded, good-value family hatch that offers plenty of room at an affordable price Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4370mm W 2042mm H 1485mm Boot 370litres 1.0T Ecotec Design 5dr £18,350 £17,041 10.9 121 105 125 60.1 107/22% £67/£133 1.0T Ecotec Elite Nav 5dr £22,370 £17,452 10.9 121 105 125 58.9 110/23% £85/£170 1.0T Ecotec SE 5dr £21,600 £16,744 10.9 121 105 125 58.9 110/23% £82/£164 1.0T Ecotec SRi 5dr £21,210 £16,385 10.9 121 105 125 58.9 110/23% £81/£161 1.0T Ecotec SRi Nav 5dr £21,910 £17,029 10.9 121 105 125 58.9 110/23% £83/£166 1.0T Ecotec Tech Line Nav 5dr £19,050 £18,006 10.9 121 105 125 60.1 107/22% £69/£138 1.4T 16V 125 Design 5dr !!!!! £18,460 £17,148 179.37 8.6 127 125 181 48.7 133/27% £82/£164 40.15 1.4T 16V 125 Tech Line Nav 5dr £19,160 £18,114 8.6 127 125 181 48.7 133/27% £85/£170 1.4T 16V 150 Design 5dr Auto !!!!! £20,070 £18,634 196.93 8.4 130 150 181 51.4 127/26% £86/£172 42.84 1.4T 16V 150 Elite Nav 5dr !!!!! £22,730 £17,788 212.82 7.8 134 150 181 47.9 136/28% £105/£210 42.13 1.4T 16V 150 SE 5dr £21,960 £17,080 7.8 134 150 181 47.9 136/28% £101/£203 1.4T 16V 150 SRi 5dr !!!!! £21,570 £16,721 204.13 7.8 134 150 181 47.9 136/28% £99/£199 41.13 1.4T 16V 150 SRi Nav 5dr !!!!! £22,270 £17,365 208.91 7.8 134 150 181 47.9 136/28% £103/£205 41.89 1.4T 16V 150 SRi VX-Line 5dr !!!!! £22,770 £17,825 321.08 7.8 134 150 181 47.1 138/28% £105/£210 52.73 1.4T 16V 150 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr !!!!! £23,470 £18,469 329.72 7.8 134 150 181 47.1 138/28% £108/£217 53.85 1.4T 16V 150 Tech Line Nav 5dr Auto £20,770 £19,629 8.4 130 150 181 51.4 127/26% £89/£178 -
106 106
Power (ps)
34% 34% 33% 32% 32% 33% 31% 30% 30% 30% 33% 33% 34% 33% 33% 34% 34% 31% 31% 31% 31% 34% 34% 32% 33% 30% 30% 36%
13.1 13.1
Torque (lb/ft)
£50/£99 £57/£115 £60/£120 £64/£127 £66/£133 £70/£140 £68/£136 £71/£141 £72/£145 £75/£150 £76/£151 £78/£157 £61/£122 33.34 £65/£129 £67/£135 £68/£137 £71/£142 £69/£138 £72/£144 £74/£147 £76/£153 £77/£153 £79/£159 £68/£135 £71/£142 £74/£147 £76/£153 £87/£175 -
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Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT The Corsa is keenly priced if you choose carefully, but it’s outclassed by newer rivals in most other areas Doors 3/5 Seats 5 L 4021mm W 1736mm H 1479mm Boot 285litres 1.4 75 Active 3dr £11,250 £11,250 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 Design 3dr £12,975 £12,493 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 Design 5dr £13,575 £13,069 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 Energy 3dr £14,340 £11,818 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 Energy 5dr £14,940 £12,384 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 SE Nav 5dr £15,740 £14,295 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 Sport 3dr £15,315 £12,557 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 Sport 5dr £15,915 £13,115 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 SRi Nav 3dr £16,315 £13,680 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 SRi Nav 5dr £16,915 £14,245 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 SRi VX-Line Nav Black 3dr £17,005 £14,330 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 75 SRi VX-Line Nav Black 5dr £17,605 £14,896 15.5 101 75 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 Design 5dr !!!!! £13,820 £13,304 179.61 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 Energy 3dr £14,585 £12,049 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 Energy 5dr £15,185 £12,615 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 SE Nav 3dr £15,385 £13,975 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 SE Nav 5dr £15,985 £14,516 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 Sport 3dr £15,560 £12,785 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 Sport 5dr £16,160 £13,343 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 SRi Nav 3dr £16,560 £13,911 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 SRi Nav 5dr £17,160 £14,476 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 SRi VX-Line Nav Black 3dr £17,250 £14,561 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4 SRi VX-Line Nav Black 5dr £17,850 £15,127 13.2 109 90 96 49.6 130/27% 1.4T 100 Energy 5dr £15,840 £15,840 11 115 100 148 50.4 128/26% 1.4T 100 SE Nav 5dr £16,640 £15,107 11 115 100 148 50.4 128/26% 1.4T 100 SRi Nav 3dr £17,215 £14,528 11 115 100 148 50.4 128/26% 1.4T 100 SRi Nav 5dr £17,815 £15,094 11 115 100 148 50.4 128/26% 1.4T 150 GSi 3dr £18,995 £18,995 8.9 129 150 162 47.1 138/28%
£9,897 £10,770
Cost per mile
34% 34% 32% 31% 32% 32% 32% 33%
£10,175 £11,075
RUNNING COSTS
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT The Adam has style, plenty of kit and a classy interior. However, it’s not very comfortable and isn't good to drive Doors 3 Seats 4 L 3698mm W 1966mm H 1484mm Boot 170litres 1.2i Energised 3dr !!!!! £15,295 £13,620 243.41 14.9 103 70 85 50.4 128/26% £65/£131 35.89 1.2i Energised Black Jack 3dr £15,570 £13,884 14.9 103 70 85 50.4 128/26% £67/£133 1.2i Glam 3dr !!!!! £14,820 £13,164 182.81 14.9 103 70 85 50.4 128/26% £63/£127 36.62 1.2i Jam 3dr !!!!! £13,450 £11,849 171.89 14.9 103 70 85 50.4 128/26% £57/£115 35.25 1.4i 100 Slam 3dr !!!!! £16,360 £14,644 186.44 11.5 115 100 96 48.7 134/27% £72/£145 37.69 1.4i Glam 3dr !!!!! £15,035 £13,372 179.67 12.5 109 87 96 48.7 133/27% £67/£133 36.48 1.4i Slam 3dr !!!!! £15,785 £14,092 181.19 12.5 109 87 96 48.7 133/27% £70/£140 36.9 1.4T S 3dr !!!!! £18,875 £17,058 214.35 8.5 130 150 162 44.1 145/30% £93/£186 42.5
ADAM HATCHBACK
1.0 73 SE 5dr 1.0 73 SL 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT !!!!!
TESLA TO VAUXHALL MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
TESLA TO VAUXHALL
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z TESLA TO VAUXHALL
11E 12E 12E 10E 10E 11E 14E 14E 15E 18E 19A 16E 16E 16E 16E 16E
3E 3E 3E 3E 3E 4E 4E 4E 4E 4E 4E 4E 6E 6E 6E 7E 7E 7E 7E 8E 8E 8E 8E 11E 11E 11E 11E 20E
2E 3E 3E 3E 9E 6E 6E 15E
4E 5E
Insurance group
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40.66 44.52 46.81
58% 57%
54% 52% 52%
12E 11E
14E 14E 14E
155 155 155 155 155 155
50.4 53.2 50.4 53.2 50.4 50.4
127/0% 122/0% 127/0% 122/0% 127/0% 127/0%
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73.96 76.9 67.58 70.53 65.25 65.73
37%
5E
22E 21E 23E 21E 21E 26E 26E
34A 34G 34G 34A
N
35A 35A 35A 33A 33A 34A 35A 35A
INSIGNIA GRAND SPORT HATCHBACK
7.8 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 8.5 8.5 8.5
134 146 146 146 146 146 146 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 124 124 124 124 124 140 140 140
150 200 200 200 200 200 200 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 110 110 110 110 110 150 150 150
181 221 221 221 221 221 221 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 221 221 221 221 221 -
47.1 43.5 43.5 43.5 42.8 42.8 42.8 64.2 62.8 62.8 62.8 61.4 61.4 64.2 68.9 67.3 67.3 67.3 68.9 68.9 68.9 68.9
11E 12E 11E 14E 14E 18E 19A 16E 16E 21E 21E 21E 18A 18E 15E 15E 17E 13E 14E 12E 12E 13E 23E
20E 21E 21E 21E 21E 20E 24E 18A 18E 15E 15E 15E 16E 17E 13E 14E 12E 12E 13E 23E 20E -
VERDICT The Insignia Grand Sport offers competitive pricing and running costs, but most of its rivals are better to drive and more appealing overall Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4897mm W 2093mm H 1455mm Boot 490litres 1.5T Design 5dr £19,290 £18,125 9.3 130 140 184 50.4 129/26% £83/£165 40% 14E 1.5T 165 Design 5dr £19,590 £18,417 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £84/£168 43.63 41% 16E 1.5T 165 Design Nav 5dr £20,385 £19,190 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £87/£175 44.77 41% 16E 1.5T Design Nav 5dr £20,085 £18,898 9.3 130 140 184 50.4 129/26% £86/£172 40% 14E 1.5T Elite Nav 5dr £25,275 £23,945 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £109/£217 49.99 39% 17E 1.5T SRi 5dr £22,055 £20,814 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £95/£189 44.67 39% 17E 1.5T SRi Nav 5dr £22,850 £21,587 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £98/£196 45.57 39% 17E 1.5T SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £24,070 £22,773 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £103/£207 46.66 41% 17E 1.5T Tech Line Nav 5dr £22,645 £21,388 8.4 138 165 184 50.4 129/26% £97/£194 45.57 39% 17E 1.6T 200 Elite Nav 5dr £26,815 £25,404 7.2 146 200 221 44.8 145/30% £133/£266 39% 25E 1.6T 200 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £25,610 £24,232 7.2 146 200 221 44.8 145/30% £127/£254 40% 25E 1.6 Turbo D 136 Design 5dr £20,190 £18,961 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £93/£186 43% 15E 1.6 Turbo D 136 Design Nav 5dr £20,985 £19,734 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £97/£193 42% 16E 1.6 Turbo D 136 Elite Nav 5dr £25,875 £24,490 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £120/£239 41% 18E 1.6 Turbo D 136 SRi 5dr £22,655 £21,358 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £105/£209 40% 16E 1.6 Turbo D 136 SRi Nav 5dr £23,450 £22,132 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £108/£216 40% 16E 1.6 Turbo D 136 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £24,670 £23,318 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £114/£228 42% 16E 1.6 Turbo D 136 Tech Line Nav 5dr £23,245 £21,932 9.9 131 136 236 61.4 121/28% £107/£215 40% 16E 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Design 5dr !!!!! £19,690 £18,475 11.1 127 110 221 64.2 116/27% £87/£175 41.12 42% 13E 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Design Nav 5dr !!!!! £20,485 £19,248 11.1 127 110 221 64.2 116/27% £91/£182 42.26 42% 13E 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Elite Nav 5dr !!!!! £25,375 £24,004 11.1 127 110 221 64.2 116/27% £113/£226 47.12 40% 16E 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec SRi 5dr !!!!! £22,155 £20,872 11.1 127 110 221 64.2 116/27% £99/£197 42 40% 14E
231.85 222.81 227.76 348.98 357.84 203.72 235.23 226.53 231.31 353.89 362.54 -
33% 31% 33% 34% 34% 36% 32% 34% 34% 36% 34% 34% 28% 30% 29% 29% 28% 28% 30% 29% 29% 28% 28%
ASTRA SPORTS TOURER ESTATE
£20,364 £19,072 £22,965 £23,665 £20,063 £21,958 £19,122 £19,523 £18,455 £19,099 £19,559 £20,203 £20,126 £18,449 £18,852 £17,785 £18,429 £19,440 £25,230 £25,970 £28,030
VERDICT A well sorted family estate that’s comfortable, spacious and affordable, if not quite as practical as the Skoda Octavia Estate Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4702mm W 2042mm H 1510mm Boot 540litres 1.0T Ecotec Design 5dr £19,700 £18,290 11.1 121 105 125 61.4 107/22% £72/£143 1.0T Ecotec SE 5dr £22,950 £17,766 11.1 121 105 125 58.9 110/23% £87/£174 1.0T Ecotec Tech Line Nav 5dr £20,400 £19,279 11.1 121 105 125 61.4 107/22% £74/£148 1.4T 16V 125 Design 5dr !!!!! £19,810 £18,396 199.79 9 127 125 181 47.9 136/28% £91/£183 43.24 1.4T 16V 125 Tech Line Nav 5dr £20,510 £19,386 9 127 125 181 47.9 136/28% £95/£189 1.4T 16V 150 Elite Nav 5dr !!!!! £24,080 £18,799 232.41 8.2 133 150 181 47.1 139/28% £111/£222 44.48 1.4T 16V 150 SE 5dr £23,310 £18,099 8.2 133 150 181 47.1 139/28% £108/£215 1.4T 16V 150 SRi 5dr !!!!! £22,920 £17,744 219.04 8.2 133 150 181 47.1 139/28% £106/£212 43.48 1.4T 16V 150 SRi Nav 5dr !!!!! £23,620 £18,381 223.82 8.2 133 150 181 47.1 139/28% £109/£218 44.24 1.6T 16V 200 Elite Nav 5dr !!!!! £25,475 £20,069 251.64 7.4 146 200 221 44.1 147/30% £126/£252 48.38 1.6T 16V 200 SRi 5dr !!!!! £24,315 £24,315 237.96 7.3 146 200 221 44.1 147/30% £120/£241 47.33 1.6T 16V 200 SRi Nav 5dr !!!!! £25,015 £25,015 242.91 7.3 146 200 221 44.1 147/30% £124/£248 48.11 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 Design 5dr !!!!! £21,945 £20,371 224.64 9 132 136 236 62.8 118/27% £98/£195 42.79 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 Elite Nav 5dr !!!!! £25,965 £20,515 254.82 9 132 136 236 61.4 121/28% £120/£240 44.54 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 SRi 5dr !!!!! £24,805 £19,459 241.45 9 132 136 236 61.4 121/28% £115/£229 43.53 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 SRi Nav 5dr !!!!! £25,505 £20,096 246.23 9 132 136 236 61.4 121/28% £118/£236 44.3 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 Tech Line Nav 5dr £22,645 £21,398 9 132 136 236 62.8 118/27% £101/£202 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec Design 5dr £21,260 £19,738 10.7 124 110 221 65.7 112/26% £91/£182 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec Elite Nav 5dr £25,280 £19,891 10.7 124 110 221 64.2 116/27% £113/£225 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec SRi 5dr £24,120 £18,836 10.7 124 110 221 64.2 116/27% £107/£215 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec SRi Nav 5dr £24,820 £19,473 10.7 124 110 221 64.2 116/27% £111/£221 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec Tech Line Nav £21,960 £20,753 10.7 124 110 221 65.7 112/26% £94/£188 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo 16V 150 Elite Nav £26,580 £26,580 8.6 138 150 - 68.9 126/29% £127/£254 -
£25,530 £24,125 £22,965 £23,665 £25,175 £27,235 £20,595 £24,615 £23,455 £24,155 £24,655 £25,355 £21,295 £19,870 £23,890 £22,730 £23,430 £20,570 £25,230 £25,970 £28,030
34% 36% 35% 35% 36% 34% 28% 30% 29% 29% 30% 30% 29% 28% 30% 29% 29% 28% 30% 30% 29%
!!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! -
138/28% £118/£236 147/30% £119/£239 46.03 147/30% £114/£227 44.97 147/30% £117/£234 45.76 151/31% -/57.43 151/31% £127/£254 58.58 151/31% £138/£276 116/27% £92/£183 39.89 118/27% £110/£219 42.4 118/27% £104/£209 41.39 118/27% £108/£215 42.16 121/28% £114/£228 53.95 121/28% £117/£234 55.07 116/27% £95/£189 107/25% £82/£164 110/26% £103/£205 110/26% £98/£195 110/26% £101/£201 107/25% £85/£170 126/29% £121/£241 126/29% £124/£249 126/29% £134/£268 -
1.4T 16V 150 Ultimate 5dr 1.6T 16V 200 Elite Nav 5dr 1.6T 16V 200 SRi 5dr 1.6T 16V 200 SRi Nav 5dr 1.6T 16V 200 SRi VX-Line 5dr 1.6T 16V 200 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr 1.6T 16V 200 Ultimate 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 Design 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 Elite Nav 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 SRi 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 SRi Nav 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 SRi VX-Line 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V 136 Tech Line Nav 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec Design 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec Elite Nav 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec SRi 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec SRi Nav 5dr 1.6 CDTi 16V Ecotec Tech Line Nav 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo 16V 150 Elite Nav 1.6 CDTi Bi-T 16V 150 SRi VX-Lin Nav 1.6 CDTi Bi-Turbo 16V 150 Ultimate
A TO Z TESLA TO VAUXHALL
VERDICT The Viva is easy to drive in town and comfortable enough, but it does little to stand out against the best city cars Doors 5 Seats 5 L 3676mm W 1876mm H 1532mm Boot 206litres 1.0 73 Rocks 5dr !!!!! £11,940 £11,609 13.1 106 73 70 55.4 118/24% £47/£94
VAUXHALL whatcar.com/vauxhall VIVA HATCHBACK
£134/£267 £150/£299 £211/£422 £220/£440 £283/£566 £180/£360 £188/£377 £182/£365 £180/£360
39% 40% 40% 40% 39% 40% 40% 40% 40%
127/29% 127/29% 159/35% 159/35% 166/37% 142/32% 144/32% 145/33% 145/33%
VERDICT It’s incredibly versatile, but don’t expect the Proace Verso to drive as well as smaller MPVs Doors 5 Seats 9 L 4959mm W mm H 1940mm Boot litres 1.5D Combi Medium 5dr £27,885 115 - 1.5D Shuttle Medium 5dr £31,230 115 - 2.0D 180 Family Compact 5dr Auto £37,055 £34,751 489.11 105 180 - 47.9 2.0D 180 Family Medium 5dr Auto £38,625 £36,219 497.43 105 180 - 47.9 2.0D 180 VIP Long 5dr Auto £46,735 £43,802 105 180 - 47.9 2.0D Family Compact 5dr !!!!! £34,325 £32,178 448.06 12.6 105 150 273 53.3 2.0D Family Medium 5dr £35,895 £33,646 456.38 12.6 105 150 273 53.3 2.0D Shuttle Long 5dr £33,735 £31,626 428.18 12.6 105 150 273 53.5 2.0D Shuttle Medium 5dr £33,250 £31,173 433.81 12.6 105 150 273 53.5
PROACE VERSO MPV
50% 49% 48% 50%
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50% 53% 53% 55% 54% 55% 50% 54%
48% 49% 48% 48% 51% 51%
VERDICT The GT86 is a sharp-handling sports coupé that’s packed full of driving pleasure, but can also infuriate in equal measure Doors 2 Seats 4 L 4240mm W Nmm H 1320mm Boot 237litres 2.0 D-4S 2dr !!!!! £27,285 £25,327 357.76 7.6 140 200 151 32.8 196/37% £160/£321 61.36 2.0 D-4S Blue Edition 2dr £28,980 £26,891 7.6 140 200 151 32.8 196/37% £171/£341 2.0 D-4S Blue Editi Performance Pack £30,440 £28,238 7.6 140 200 151 32.8 196/37% £180/£360 2.0 D-4S Pro 2dr !!!!! £28,435 £26,388 365.56 7.6 140 200 151 32.8 196/37% £167/£335 62.38
GT86 COUPE
MIRAI SALOON -
197 197 197 197 197 197
VERDICT The Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car is clean, comfortable and easy to drive, but it’s too expensive and short on boot space Doors 4 Seats 4 L 4890mm W mm H 1535mm Boot 361litres NaN Hydrogen Fuel Cell 4dr CVT !!!!! £66,000 £61,500 9.6 111 154 247 N 0/0% -/-
112 112 -
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8.4 8.4 -
VERDICT The Land Cruiser is roomy and great off road, but it’s expensive to buy and run, and noisy and sluggish to drive Doors 3/5 Seats 5/7 L 4840mm W Nmm H 1845mm Boot 640litres 2.8 D-4D Active 3dr Auto [5 Seats] !!!!! £38,900 £38,900 12.7 108 177 332 38.1 201/37% £229/£457 2.8 D-4D Active 5dr Auto [5 Seats] £39,655 £36,779 12.7 108 177 332 38.1 207/37% £233/£467 2.8 D-4D Active 5dr Auto [7 Seats] £40,260 £37,337 12.7 108 177 332 38.1 207/37% £237/£474 2.8 D-4D Icon 5dr Auto [7 Seats] £48,055 £44,528 12.7 108 177 332 38.1 207/37% £285/£570 2.8 D-4D Icon Auto [7 Seats] [JBL] £49,510 £45,870 12.7 108 177 332 38.1 207/37% £294/£588 2.8 D-4D Invincible Auto [7 Seats] £52,855 £48,956 12.7 108 177 332 38.1 207/37% £315/£630 2.8 D-4D Utility 3dr [5 Seats] £33,955 £31,520 12.1 108 177 310 39.2 199/37% £198/£396 2.8 D-4D Utility 5dr [5 Seats] £34,710 £32,217 12.1 108 177 310 38.1 203/37% £203/£406
LAND CRUISER SUV
RAV4 SUV 28E 27E 29A 28E 27E 26E
105 83.1 105 78.5 105 78.5
VERDICT Practical, but some rivals are cleaner and better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4605mm W Nmm H 1675mm Boot 547litres 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid Design TSS 5dr CVT £33,755 £31,048 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid Desig TSS CVT 2WD £31,730 £29,190 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid Excel TSS CVT [Nav] !!!!! £35,000 £32,191 406.25 2.5 VVT-i Hyb Ex TSS CVT [Nav] 2WD £32,975 £30,333 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid Icon TSS CVT 2WD £29,020 £26,704 2.5 VVT-i Hy Icon Tech TSS CVT 2WD £29,560 £27,199 -
122 122 122
15E 15E 16E 15E 15E 15E 15E 16E 15E 14E 14E 14E 14E
C HR SUV
112 112 112
VERDICT Decent to drive, generously equipped and the hybrid makes sense for company car drivers. Shame it isn’t cheaper and bigger in the back Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4360mm W Nmm H 1565mm Boot litres 1.2T Design 5dr £24,165 £24,165 10.9 118 115 136 46.3 138/28% £112/£223 48% 1.2T Design 5dr CVT AWD £26,960 £26,960 11.4 111 115 136 42.2 152/31% £136/£273 48% 1.2T Dynamic 5dr !!!!! £26,375 £26,375 334.89 10.9 118 115 136 46.3 138/28% £122/£244 54.93 45% 1.2T Dynamic 5dr CVT AWD !!!!! £29,170 £29,170 369.71 11.4 111 115 136 42.2 152/31% £148/£296 59.96 45% 1.2T Excel 5dr !!!!! £25,600 £25,600 314.04 10.9 118 115 136 46.3 138/28% £118/£237 52.37 48% 1.2T Excel 5dr CVT AWD !!!!! £28,395 £28,395 348.86 11.4 111 115 136 42.2 152/31% £144/£288 57.39 48% 1.2T Icon 5dr !!!!! £21,880 £20,156 272.52 10.9 118 115 136 47.9 135/28% £101/£202 46.79 50% 1.2T Dynamic 5dr [JBL] £27,070 £27,070 10.9 118 115 136 46.3 138/28% £125/£250 45% 1.2T Icon 5dr [Nav] !!!!! £22,630 £22,630 281.5 10.9 118 115 136 47.9 135/28% £104/£209 47.96 49% 1.8 Hybrid Design 5dr CVT £26,675 £26,675 11 105 122 105 74.3 86/0% -/53% 1.8 Hybrid Dynamic 5dr CVT !!!!! £28,905 £28,905 344.69 11 105 122 105 74.3 86/0% -/52.29 50% 1.8 Hybrid Excel 5dr CVT !!!!! £28,130 £28,130 323.81 11 105 122 105 74.3 86/0% -/49.72 53% 1.8 Hybrid Icon 5dr CVT !!!!! £24,510 £24,510 285.31 11 105 122 105 74.3 86/0% -/44.52 55%
10.6 10.6 10.6
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PRIUS+ MPV
261.87 287.1 304.86
VERDICT Neither the best hybrid nor the best seven-seat MPV, but the Toyota Prius+ is the only seven-seat hybrid MPV Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4645mm W 1775mm H 1575mm Boot 200litres 1.8 VVTi Excel TSS 5dr CVT Auto !!!!! £30,185 £27,627 11.3 103 136 105 57.6 112/0% 1.8 VVTi Icon TSS 5dr CVT Auto £27,840 £25,485 11.3 103 136 105 61.4 106/0%
£23,311 £24,972 £26,231
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!!!!! £25,195 !!!!! £26,995 !!!!! £28,360
78/0% 82/0% 82/0%
1.8 VVTi Business Edition 5dr CVT 1.8 VVTi Business Edition Plus CVT 1.8 VVTi Excel 5dr CVT
158 | May 2019 whatcar.com 64.2 64.2 40.4 39.8 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3
20% / 40%
39% 40% 40% 40% 39% 42% 40% 42% 38%
14E 14E 27E 28E 23E 20E 20E 21E 21E
8E 8E 8E 12E
CROSSLAND X SUV
221 221 354 354 295 295 295 295 295
VERDICT The Crossland X is very spacious for such a small SUV and comes well equipped. However, some of its rivals are better to drive Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4212mm W 1976mm H 1597mm Boot 410litres 1.2 83 Design Line 5dr £18,110 £16,950 83 - 55.4 117/24% £72/£143 1.2 83 Elite 5dr £18,310 83 - 55.4 117/24% £72/£145 1.2 83 Elite Nav 5dr £19,010 83 - 55.4 117/24% £75/£150 1.2 83 SE 5dr £17,110 83 - 55.4 117/24% £68/£135 1.2 83 SE Nav 5dr £17,810 83 - 55.4 117/24% £70/£141 1.2 83 Tech Line Nav 5dr £17,205 83 - 55.4 117/24% £68/£136 1.2 Elite 5dr £18,310 £16,132 14.5 106 81 87 55.4 117/24% £72/£145 36.61 1.2 Tech Line Nav 5dr £17,205 £16,879 14.5 106 81 87 55.4 117/24% £68/£136 36.41 1.2T 110 Elite 5dr Auto !!!!! £20,790 £18,401 10.9 116 110 151 50.4 127/26% £89/£178 40.07
INSIGNIA COUNTRY TOURER ESTATE
INSIGNIA SPORTS TOURER ESTATE
110 110 210 210 170 170 170 170 170
Power (ps)
24E 20E 20E
Max speed (mph) 127 127 145 145 140 140 140 140 140
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT More countryside-friendly version of the Insignia estate is well equipped, roomy and decent to drive, but its running costs are too high Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4986mm W 2093mm H 1534mm Boot 560litres 2.0 Bi-Turbo D 210 4X4 5dr Auto £29,425 £27,765 7.7 142 210 354 39.2 188/37% £174/£347 41% 2.0 Turbo D 4X4 5dr £27,815 £26,197 9.3 135 170 295 45.6 164/36% £162/£323 41% 2.0 Turbo D 5dr £26,500 £24,917 8.6 137 170 295 49.6 150/34% £147/£294 41%
0-62mph (sec) 11.1 11.1 7.4 7.4 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2
Gov’t MPG True MPG
16E 16E 14E 14E 17E 17E 17E 17E 17E 25E 25E 15E 16E 18E 16E 16E 16E 16E 13E 13E 16E 14E 14E 14E 27E 28E 20E 20E 23E 20E 20E 21E 21E
Contract hire per month -
Monthly company car tax bill
41% 40% 40% 39% 39% 39% 38% 40% 39% 38% 40% 42% 42% 40% 40% 40% 42% 40% 42% 42% 40% 40% 39% 40% 41% 37% 42% 42% 40% 40% 40% 42% 40%
Target Price 020 8267 4138
£21,645 £21,446 £28,442 £35,303 £25,578 £22,446 £23,220 £24,406 £23,020
Cost per mile
VERDICT The Insignia Sports Tourer is well equipped and can be cheap to buy, but it’s not quite as spacious, re ined or efficient as its rivals Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4986mm W 2093mm H 1514mm Boot 560litres 1.5T 165 Design 5dr £21,150 £19,743 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £94/£188 46.52 1.5T 165 Design Nav 5dr £21,945 £20,511 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £98/£195 47.67 1.5T Design 5dr £20,850 £19,454 9.6 129 140 184 49.6 131/27% £93/£185 1.5T Design Nav 5dr £21,645 £20,221 9.6 129 140 184 49.6 131/27% £96/£193 1.5T Elite Nav 5dr £26,835 £25,229 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £120/£239 54.47 1.5T SRi 5dr £23,615 £22,122 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £105/£210 47.36 1.5T SRi Nav 5dr £24,410 £22,889 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £109/£217 48.26 1.5T SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £25,630 £24,067 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £114/£228 49.36 1.5T Tech Line Nav 5dr £24,205 £22,691 8.6 135 165 184 49.6 131/27% £108/£216 46.48 1.6T 200 Elite Nav 5dr £28,645 £26,987 7.4 200 221 42.8 151/31% £145/£290 1.6T 200 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £27,440 £25,824 7.4 144 200 221 42.8 151/31% £139/£278 1.6 Turbo D 136 Design 5dr £21,690 £20,264 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £104/£207 1.6 Turbo D 136 Design Nav 5dr £22,485 £21,032 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £107/£215 1.6 Turbo D 136 Elite Nav 5dr £27,375 £25,750 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £131/£262 1.6 Turbo D 136 SRi 5dr £24,155 £22,643 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £116/£231 1.6 Turbo D 136 SRi Nav 5dr £24,950 £23,410 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £119/£239 1.6 Turbo D 136 SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £26,170 £24,588 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £125/£251 1.6 Turbo D 136 Tech Line Nav 5dr £24,745 £23,213 10.1 129 136 236 58.9 126/29% £118/£237 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Design 5dr £21,190 £19,782 10.9 126 110 221 61.4 122/28% £98/£195 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Design Nav 5dr £21,985 £20,549 10.9 126 110 221 61.4 122/28% £101/£203 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Elite Nav 5dr £26,875 £25,268 10.9 126 110 221 61.4 122/28% £124/£248 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec SRi 5dr £23,655 £22,161 10.9 126 110 221 61.4 122/28% £109/£218 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec SRi Nav 5dr £24,450 £22,928 10.9 126 110 221 61.4 122/28% £113/£226 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Tech Line Nav 5dr !!!!! £24,245 £22,730 10.9 126 110 221 61.4 122/28% £112/£224 2.0 Bi-Turbo D 4X4 Elite Nav 5dr Auto £31,410 £29,680 7.5 144 210 354 39.8 187/37% £186/£371 2.0 Bi-Turbo D 4X4 GSI Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £38,465 £36,489 7.5 144 210 354 39.8 188/37% £229/£458 2.0 Turbo D Design 5dr £22,800 £21,346 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £119/£237 49.36 2.0 Turbo D Design Nav 5dr £23,595 £22,114 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £123/£246 50.53 2.0 Turbo D Elite Nav 5dr £28,485 £26,832 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £149/£298 55.29 2.0 Turbo D SRi 5dr £25,265 £23,725 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £132/£263 49.89 2.0 Turbo D SRi Nav 5dr £26,060 £24,492 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £136/£272 50.82 2.0 Turbo D SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr £27,280 £25,670 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £142/£285 51.96 2.0 Turbo D Tech Line Nav 5dr £25,855 £24,295 8.4 139 170 295 51.4 144/32% £135/£270 50.82
Price on the road
£22,950 £22,745 £29,910 £36,965 £26,985 £23,765 £24,560 £25,780 £24,355
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 40% 40% 41% 38% 41% 40% 40% 42% 40%
VERDICT
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Insurance group
116/27% £102/£204 42.89 116/27% £101/£202 42.89 184/37% £177/£353 187/37% £220/£440 141/32% £141/£282 52.58 141/32% £124/£247 47.18 141/32% £128/£256 48.11 141/32% £134/£269 49.25 141/32% £127/£254 48.11
1.6 Turbo D Ecotec SRi Nav 5dr 1.6 Turbo D Ecotec Tech Line Nav 5dr 2.0 Bi-Turbo D 4X4 Elite Nav 5dr Auto 2.0 Bi-Turbo D 4X4 GSI Nav 5dr Auto 2.0 Turbo D Elite Nav 5dr 2.0 Turbo D SRi 5dr 2.0 Turbo D SRi Nav 5dr 2.0 Turbo D SRi VX-Line Nav 5dr 2.0 Turbo D Tech Line Nav 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
0-62mph (sec) 133
Max speed (mph) 177
20% / 40%
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VERDICT The Polo offers good interior quality, great infotainment and a comfortable ride. Only the price slightly lets it down Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4053mm W 1946mm H Nmm Boot litres 1.0 75 Beats 5dr £16,645 £15,417 14.9 106 75 70 58.9 110/23% £63/£126 1.0 75 SE 5dr £15,595 £14,448 14.9 106 75 70 60.1 108/22% £56/£113 1.0 Beats 5dr £16,060 £14,877 15.5 102 65 70 58.9 110/23% £61/£122 1.0 S 5dr !!!!! £14,235 £13,194 15.5 102 65 70 58.9 110/23% £54/£108 1.0 SE 5dr £15,010 £13,909 15.5 102 65 70 60.1 108/22% £54/£109 1.0 TSI 115 R Line 5dr £19,310 £17,875 9.5 124 115 148 60.1 107/22% £70/£140 1.0 TSI 115 SEL 5dr £18,560 £17,184 9.5 124 115 148 60.1 107/22% £67/£135 1.0 TSI 95 Beats 5dr £17,360 £16,077 10.8 116 95 129 61.4 104/21% £60/£120 1.0 TSI 95 R Line 5dr £18,210 £16,861 10.8 116 95 129 61.4 104/21% £63/£126 1.0 TSI 95 SE 5dr !!!!! £16,310 £15,108 10.8 116 95 129 61.4 104/21% £56/£113 1.6 TDI 95 SEL 5dr £19,690 £18,226 11.2 115 95 184 74.3 99/23% £75/£149
POLO HATCHBACK
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0/0% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 101/21% 101/21% 101/21% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 101/21% 95/20% 110/23% 110/23%
-/£39/£77 £38/£76 £40/£80 £39/£78 £44/£88 £45/£90 £41/£83 £43/£86 £41/£82 £40/£80 £42/£85 £42/£83 £36/£71 £35/£70 £37/£74 £36/£73 £32/£64 £31/£63 £33/£67 £33/£66 £37/£74 £36/£73 £38/£77 £38/£75 £53/£106 £55/£109
N 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 64.2 67.3 58.9 58.9
295 57.6
VERDICT Good to drive and relatively classy inside, the Up is a ine buy if you choose carefully Doors 5 Seats 4 L 3540mm W 1910mm H 1492mm Boot 250litres e-Up 5dr Auto !!!!! £25,640 £20,328 12.4 81 82 155 1.0 75PS Up Beats 3dr !!!!! £11,220 £10,725 13.2 106 75 70 1.0 75PS Up Beats 3dr !!!!! £11,540 £11,029 13.5 107 75 70 1.0 75PS Up Beats 5dr !!!!! £11,620 £11,106 13.2 106 75 70 1.0 75PS Up Beats 5dr !!!!! £11,940 £11,410 13.5 107 75 70 1.0 90PS High Up 3dr £12,720 £12,154 9.9 115 90 118 1.0 90PS High Up 5dr £13,120 £12,535 9.9 115 90 118 1.0 90PS Up Beats 3dr £12,015 £11,482 9.9 115 90 118 1.0 90PS Up Beats 5dr £12,415 £11,863 9.9 115 90 118 1.0 High Up 3dr !!!!! £11,925 £11,397 187.59 13.2 106 75 70 1.0 High Up 3dr !!!!! £12,245 £11,700 13.5 107 75 70 1.0 High Up 5dr !!!!! £12,325 £11,778 191.96 13.2 106 75 70 1.0 High Up 5dr !!!!! £12,645 £12,043 13.5 107 75 70 1.0 Move Up 3dr !!!!! £10,370 £9,915 169.85 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Move Up 3dr !!!!! £10,690 £10,219 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Move Up 5dr !!!!! £10,770 £10,296 174.21 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Move Up 5dr !!!!! £11,090 £10,600 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Take Up 3dr !!!!! £9,325 £8,920 161.66 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Take Up 3dr !!!!! £9,605 £9,186 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Take Up 5dr !!!!! £9,725 £9,301 166.02 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Take Up 5dr !!!!! £10,005 £9,567 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Up Beats 3dr !!!!! £10,745 £10,273 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Up Beats 3dr !!!!! £11,065 £10,576 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Up Beats 5dr !!!!! £11,145 £10,654 14.4 101 60 70 1.0 Up Beats 5dr !!!!! £11,465 £10,957 14.4 101 60 70 GTI 1.0 115 3dr !!!!! £14,055 £13,425 8.8 122 115 148 GTI 1.0 115 5dr !!!!! £14,455 £13,806 8.8 122 115 148
VOLKSWAGEN whatcar.com/volkswagen UP HATCHBACK
9.1
Power (ps)
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Contract hire per month -
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT Fashionable it ain’t, but the Combo Life delivers more space per pound than just about any other new car Doors 5 Seats 5/7 L 4753mm W 2107mm H 1837mm Boot 1538litres 1.2i 130 Design XL 5dr £20,510 £20,510 12 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £88/£176 1.2i Design 5dr £19,610 £19,610 11.9 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £84/£168 1.2i Energy 5dr £21,010 £21,010 11.9 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £90/£180 1.2i Energy 5dr [7 seat] £21,710 £21,710 11.8 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £93/£186 1.2i Energy XL 5dr £21,910 £21,910 12 109 110 151 51.4 125/26% £94/£188 1.5 CDTI 130 Design 5dr Auto £22,660 £22,660 10.6 115 130 221 65.7 113/26% £97/£194 1.5 CDTI 130 Energy 5dr £22,660 £22,660 10.6 115 130 221 65.7 113/26% £97/£194 1.5 CDTI Design 5dr £20,140 £20,140 12.7 107 102 184 67.3 111/26% £86/£172 1.5 CDTI Design XL 5dr £21,040 £21,040 12.9 107 102 184 65.7 114/26% £90/£180 1.5 CDTI Energy 5dr !!!!! £21,540 £21,540 12.7 107 102 184 67.3 111/26% £92/£184 1.5 CDTI Energy 5dr [7 seat] !!!!! £22,240 £22,240 12.7 106 102 184 65.7 115/27% £99/£198 1.5 CDTI Energy XL 5dr £22,440 £22,440 12.9 107 102 184 65.7 114/26% £96/£192 1.5 CDTI Energy XL 5dr [7 seat] £23,240 £23,240 13 106 102 184 65.7 115/27% £103/£207
£34,280 £30,364
RUNNING COSTS
Monthly company car tax bill -
COMBO LIFE MPV
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KEY INFO
Cost per mile
128/29% £164/£329
2.0 Turbo D Ultimate 5dr Auto
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT
VAUXHALL TO VOLKSWAGEN MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
VAUXHALL TO VOLKSWAGEN
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z VAUXHALL TO VOLKSWAGEN Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 43% 43% 44% 43% 44% 43% 43% 44% 44% 44% 40%
30% 39% 37% 39% 38% 36% 36% 37% 38% 37% 36% 38% 37% 38% 37% 39% 38% 38% 37% 39% 38% 39% 38% 40% 39% 41% 42%
41% 41% 41% 42% 41% 39% 40% 40% 40% 40% 41% 40% 41%
43%
2E 1E 1E 1E 1E 12E 11E 8E 8E 8E 9E
10E 5E 5E 5E 5E 10E 10E 10E 10E 5E 5E 5E 5E 3E 3E 3E 3E 2E 2E 2E 2E 3E 3E 3E 3E 17E 17E
8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 12E 12E 10E 8E 9E 9E 9E 8E
24E
Insurance group
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£21,490 £19,590 £20,290 £19,685 £23,640 £19,950 £20,650 £22,800 £19,430 £19,630 £20,330 £18,430 £19,130 £18,525 £22,480 £20,310 £20,510 £21,210 £19,310 £20,010 £19,405 £17,810 £17,110 £19,010 £18,845
£19,042 £17,303 £17,944 £19,310 £21,009 £17,632 £18,273 £20,240 £18,179 £17,338 £17,978 £16,240 £16,880 £18,173 £19,946 £19,001 £18,145 £18,785 £17,047 £17,687 £19,035 £15,674 £15,034 £16,772 £18,487
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10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 11.8 9.9 9.9 9.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.7 14.5 14.5 14.5 9.9
116 116 116 116 116 125 125 125 116 116 116 116 116 116 111 111 111 111 111 106 106 106 125
110 110 110 110 110 130 130 130 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 102 102 102 102 102 102 81 81 81 130
148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 236 236 148 148 148 148 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236
151 151 151 151 151 170 170 170 151 151 151 151 151 151 87 87 87 170
39.8 39.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 39.8 38.7 39.8 49.6 49.6 38.7 39.8 38.7 42.8 50.4 49.6 50.4 49.6 50.4 49.6 57.7 57.7 57.7 57.7 57.7 56.5
50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 54.3 54.3 54.3 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9 70.6 70.6 70.6 70.6 70.6 70.6 55.4 55.4 55.4 54.3
162/33% £125/£250 58.71 162/33% £114/£228 52.75 150/31% £113/£225 150/31% £119/£238 150/31% £102/£204 150/31% £129/£258 150/31% £141/£281 162/33% £142/£285 64.73 167/34% £164/£328 162/33% £155/£310 149/33% £134/£268 57.8 149/33% £123/£246 51.87 167/34% £151/£302 67.52 162/33% £139/£277 63.59 167/34% £147/£294 66.38 150/31% £125/£251 146/33% £152/£304 62.98 149/33% £148/£295 62.69 146/33% £156/£312 64.1 149/33% £151/£303 63.82 146/33% £168/£337 149/33% £164/£328 127/29% £113/£227 131/30% £124/£247 127/29% £104/£207 127/29% £126/£251 127/29% £129/£258 131/30% £145/£289 -
127/26% £92/£184 40.67 127/26% £84/£168 38.57 127/26% £87/£174 39.16 127/26% £84/£169 40.03 127/26% £102/£203 118/24% £79/£158 38.33 118/24% £82/£163 38.93 118/24% £90/£181 109/22% £71/£141 109/22% £71/£143 109/22% £74/£148 109/22% £67/£134 109/22% £69/£139 109/22% £67/£134 109/22% £82/£163 105/25% £84/£167 105/25% £85/£169 105/25% £88/£175 105/25% £80/£159 105/25% £83/£165 105/25% £80/£160 117/24% £70/£141 35.94 117/24% £68/£135 35.34 117/24% £75/£150 37.21 118/24% £75/£149 37.92
35% 40% 35% 34% 39% 34% 32% 34% 32% 33% 32% 36% 33% 35% 34% 34% 30% 31% 30% 32% 29% 30% 31% 31% 35% 31% 31% 29%
38% 37% 37% 40% 35% 39% 39% 36% 38% 39% 39% 38% 38% 41% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 39% 39% 40% 40% 41%
14E 13E 14E 16E 13E 14E 15E 14E 15E 15E 15E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 15E 15E 15E 15E 16E 16E 15E 18A 14E 15E 15E 16E
12E 12E 12E 12E 15E 18E 18E 19E 14E 14E 14E 13E 13E 13E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 14E 8E 8E 8E 17E
12.9 12.9 6.7 6.7
109 109 147 147
80 80 200 200
170 170 236 236
74.3 76.3 47.9 47.9
99/23% £72/£143 97/23% £68/£135 134/27% £96/£191 134/27% £102/£205
10.4 8.7 9.5 9.5 10.7 10.7 10.7 8.9 8.9 4.8 7.8 7.8
122 135 131 131 124 124 124 135 135 155 142 143
110 150 130 130 115 115 115 150 150 310 184 184
148 184 148 148 184 184 184 251 251 295 280 280
57.6 55.4 56.5 57.6 67.3 68.9 68.9 64.2 65.7 39.2 58.9 58.9
137/31%
112/23% 116/24% 116/24% 113/23% 109/25% 106/25% 106/25% 113/26% 111/26% 164/33% 125/29% 125/29%
40.49 44.79 43.2 41.66 47.09 43.96 62.84 52.23 63.26
50.72 52.43 38.25 38.5 42.02 42.84 42.81 43.06 41.22 41.48 39.68 39.94 44.91 45.17 46.64 46.9 41.71 41.98 59.3 59.58 50.06 50.32 56.61 57.31
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£163/£326 69.52 VERDICT The Golf SV is a good MPV, but it’s hard to forget that a Golf Estate is more spacious and the T Roc is more stylish Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4351mm W 2050mm H 1613mm Boot 590litres 1.0 TSI 110 S 5dr £21,105 £17,251 10.7 119 110 148 56.5 113/23% £80/£160 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr !!!!! £21,855 £17,858 10.7 119 110 148 56.5 113/23% £83/£166 1.0 TSI S 5dr £20,575 £16,822 13 110 85 129 57.6 112/23% £78/£156 1.5 TSI 130 GT BlueMotion 5dr £25,545 £20,847 9.6 126 130 148 54.3 118/24% £101/£203 1.5 TSI 130 SE BlueMotion 5dr £23,195 £18,944 9.6 126 130 148 55.4 116/24% £92/£184 1.5 TSI Evo 150 GT 5dr DSG £27,870 £22,731 8.8 132 150 184 54.3 118/24% £111/£221 1.6 TDI 115 GT 5dr £26,100 £21,304 11 119 115 184 65.7 113/26% £112/£224 1.6 TDI 115 S 5dr £22,980 £18,770 11 119 115 184 67.3 110/26% £99/£197
GOLF SV HATCHBACK
VERDICT Worth considering if you need a practical car with the ability to tackle the odd muddy trail Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4567mm W 2027mm H 1515mm Boot 605litres 2.0 TDI 184 5dr DSG !!!!! £32,110 £32,110 454.63 7.8 136 184 280 54.3
GOLF ALLTRACK ESTATE
GOLF ESTATE
£81/£162 £103/£205 £101/£202 £86/£172 £104/£209 £92/£183 £95/£189 £115/£229 £104/£209 £196/£391 £150/£299 £148/£295
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VERDICT All the strengths of the hatch, plus a large, practical boot Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4567mm W 2027mm H 1515mm Boot 605litres 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr !!!!! £21,310 £19,363 233.74 1.5 TSI Evo 150 GT 5dr £25,890 £23,508 1.5 TSI Evo GT 5dr £25,415 £25,415 1.5 TSI Evo SE 5dr £22,630 £20,558 1.6 TDI GT 5dr !!!!! £25,275 £22,952 277.13 1.6 TDI S 5dr !!!!! £22,175 £20,146 268.02 1.6 TDI SE 5dr !!!!! £22,925 £20,825 254.61 2.0 TDI GT 5dr !!!!! £26,715 £24,259 291.79 2.0 TDI SE 5dr !!!!! £24,365 £22,132 269.26 R 2.0 TSI 310 5dr 4Motion DSG !!!!! £36,125 £32,804 366.79 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 5dr DSG £31,200 £28,318 319.77 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 BlueLine 5dr DSG £30,800 £27,956 -
£17,479 £16,510 £19,919 £21,303
-/-/-/£71/£142 £74/£147 £67/£133 £69/£138 £95/£190 £98/£196 £99/£198 £102/£204 £89/£179 £96/£192 £80/£159 £82/£164 £97/£193 £99/£199 £85/£169 £87/£175 £88/£175 £90/£181 £107/£213 £109/£219 £111/£222 £114/£227 £94/£187 £96/£192 £148/£297 £157/£313 £197/£395 £201/£403 £136/£271 £139/£277 £122/£244 £125/£250
GOLF HATCHBACK
£18,880 £17,830 !!!!! £21,520 !!!!! £23,020
VERDICT The Golf is one of our favourite family cars. It’s brilliant to drive, competitively priced and well equipped Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4276mm W 2027mm H 1484mm Boot 272litres e-Golf 5dr Auto £32,730 £28,230 9.6 93 135 214 N 0/0% GTE 1.4 TSI 5dr DSG !!!!! £31,110 £26,479 7.6 138 204 258 166.2 38/0% GTE 1.4 TSI Advance 5dr DSG !!!!! £32,610 £30,374 7.6 138 204 258 156.9 40/0% 1.0 TSI 110 SE 3dr !!!!! £19,620 £17,832 218.27 9.9 122 110 148 58.9 109/22% 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr !!!!! £20,275 £18,425 219.83 9.9 122 110 148 58.9 109/22% 1.0 TSI S 3dr !!!!! £18,340 £16,674 11.9 112 85 129 58.9 108/22% 1.0 TSI S 5dr !!!!! £18,995 £17,266 11.9 112 85 129 58.9 108/22% 1.5 TSI Evo 150 GT 3dr £24,020 £21,816 8.3 134 150 184 55.4 116/24% 1.5 TSI Evo 150 GT 5dr £24,675 £22,409 8.3 134 150 184 55.4 116/24% 1.5 TSI Evo 150 R-Line 3dr £25,015 £22,716 8.3 134 150 184 55.4 116/24% 1.5 TSI Evo 150 R-Line 5dr £25,670 £23,309 8.3 134 150 184 55.4 116/24% 1.5 TSI Evo GT 3dr £23,545 £21,386 9.1 130 130 148 57.6 113/23% 1.5 TSI Evo GT 5dr £24,200 £21,979 9.1 130 130 148 56.5 116/24% 1.5 TSI Evo SE 3dr £20,940 £19,027 9.1 130 130 148 58.9 110/23% 1.5 TSI Evo SE 5dr £21,615 £19,639 9.1 130 130 148 57.6 113/23% 1.6 TDI GT 3dr !!!!! £23,405 £21,259 261.99 10.2 123 115 184 67.3 109/25% 1.6 TDI GT 5dr !!!!! £24,060 £21,852 263.67 10.2 123 115 184 67.3 109/25% 1.6 TDI S 3dr !!!!! £20,505 £18,635 252.88 10.2 123 115 184 68.9 106/25% 1.6 TDI S 5dr !!!!! £21,160 £19,228 254.55 10.2 123 115 184 68.9 106/25% 1.6 TDI SE 3dr !!!!! £21,255 £19,314 239.46 10.2 123 115 184 68.9 106/25% 1.6 TDI SE 5dr !!!!! £21,910 £19,906 241.14 10.2 123 115 184 68.9 106/25% 2.0 TDI GT 3dr !!!!! £24,845 £22,566 276.64 8.6 134 150 251 65.7 111/26% 2.0 TDI GT 5dr !!!!! £25,500 £23,159 278.32 8.6 134 150 251 65.7 111/26% 2.0 TDI R-Line 3dr !!!!! £25,840 £23,467 290.24 8.6 134 150 251 65.7 111/26% 2.0 TDI R-Line 5dr !!!!! £26,495 £24,060 291.92 8.6 134 150 251 65.7 111/26% 2.0 TDI SE 3dr !!!!! £22,655 £20,581 253.61 8.6 134 150 251 67.3 109/25% 2.0 TDI SE 5dr !!!!! £23,310 £21,173 255.29 8.6 134 150 251 67.3 109/25% GTI 2.0 TSI 245 Performance 3dr !!!!! £29,930 £27,168 6.2 155 245 273 43.5 148/30% GTI 2.0 TSI 245 Performance 5dr !!!!! £30,585 £27,761 6.2 155 245 273 42.8 150/31% R 2.0 TSI 310 3dr 4Motion !!!!! £32,880 £29,897 336.69 5.1 155 310 280 35.8 180/37% R 2.0 TSI 310 5dr 4Motion !!!!! £33,535 £30,490 338.48 5.1 155 310 280 35.8 180/37% GTD 2.0 TDI 184 3dr DSG £29,330 £26,625 304.63 7.4 143 184 280 60.1 124/28% GTD 2.0 TDI 184 5dr DSG £29,985 £27,218 306.3 7.4 143 184 280 60.1 124/28% GTD 2.0 TDI 184 BlueLine 3dr £27,410 £24,888 7.5 144 184 280 64.2 116/27% GTD 2.0 TDI 184 BlueLine 5dr £28,065 £25,481 7.5 144 184 280 62.8 119/27%
1.6 TDI Beats 5dr 1.6 TDI SE 5dr GTI 2.0 TSI 5dr DSG GTI 2.0 TSI+ 5dr DSG
A TO Z VAUXHALL TO VOLKSWAGEN
VERDICT The Grandland X offers similar comfort and practicality as the Peugeot 3008 on which it’s based, but there are better all-rounders in this class Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4477mm W 1856mm H Nmm Boot 514litres 1.2T Design Line 5dr £24,130 £20,947 130 170 121/25% £100/£199 46% 15E 1.2T Elite Nav 5dr £27,105 £23,707 11.1 117 130 170 54.3 121/25% £112/£224 45% 14E 1.2T SE 5dr !!!!! £23,130 £20,020 11.1 117 130 170 54.3 120/25% £96/£191 46% 15E 1.2T Sport Nav 5dr £25,360 £22,088 11.1 117 130 170 54.3 121/25% £105/£210 45% 12E 1.2T Tech Line Nav 5dr £22,755 £22,318 11.1 117 130 170 54.3 121/25% £94/£188 50% 12E 1.5 Turbo D Design Line 5dr £25,805 £22,501 130 221 110/26% £111/£222 46% 18E 1.5 Turbo D Elite Nav 5dr £28,780 £25,260 130 221 67.3 110/26% £124/£248 45% 15E 1.5 Turbo D SE 5dr £24,805 £21,573 130 221 68.9 108/25% £102/£205 45% 18E 1.5 Turbo D Sport Nav 5dr £27,035 £23,642 130 221 67.3 110/26% £116/£232 45% 15E 1.5 Turbo D Tech Line Nav 5dr £24,430 £23,960 130 221 67.3 110/26% £105/£210 49% 14E 2.0 CDTi Elite Nav 5dr Auto £31,710 £27,981 177 295 128/29% £152/£304 44% 22E 2.0 CDTi Sport Nav 5dr Auto £29,965 £26,362 177 295 128/29% £144/£287 44% 22E 2.0 CDTi Tech Line Nav 5dr Auto £27,360 £26,832 177 295 128/29% £131/£262 48% 21E
GRANDLAND X SUV
VERDICT The Mokka X is stylish and well equipped, but its rivals have it beaten in most areas Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4271mm W 2035mm H Nmm Boot 356litres 1.4T Active 5dr Auto !!!!! £23,260 £18,546 252.51 10.1 119 140 1.4T Design Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £21,260 £20,260 251.61 10.1 119 140 1.4T Ecotec Active 5dr £22,035 £17,396 9.3 122 140 1.4T Ecotec Design Line 5dr £23,285 £23,285 9.3 122 140 1.4T Ecotec Design Nav 5dr £20,035 £19,063 9.3 122 140 1.4T Ecotec Elite Nav 5dr £25,235 £20,332 9.3 122 140 1.4T Ecotec Ultimate 5dr £27,485 £22,397 9.3 122 140 1.4T Elite Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £26,460 £21,482 277.96 10.1 119 140 1.4T Ultimate 5dr 4WD £29,480 £24,253 9.3 116 140 1.4T Ultimate 5dr Auto £28,710 £23,546 10.1 119 140 1.6CDTi 136 Active 5dr Auto !!!!! £24,905 £20,055 267.09 10.3 117 136 1.6CDTi 136 Design Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £22,915 £21,866 259.88 10.3 117 136 1.4T Elite Nav 5dr 4WD !!!!! £27,230 £22,188 295.91 9.3 116 140 1.4T Elite 5dr Auto !!!!! £25,760 £20,840 272.91 10.1 119 140 1.4T Elite 5dr 4WD !!!!! £26,530 £21,546 290.85 9.3 116 140 1.4T Ecotec Elite 5dr £24,535 £19,690 9.3 122 140 1.6CDTi 136 Elite 5dr 4WD !!!!! £28,230 £23,106 281.26 9.7 116 136 1.6CDTi 136 Elite 5dr Auto !!!!! £27,405 £22,349 277.47 10.3 117 136 1.6CDTi 136 Elite Nav 5dr 4WD !!!!! £28,930 £23,748 286.14 9.7 116 136 1.6CDTi 136 Elite Nav 5dr Auto !!!!! £28,105 £22,991 282.53 10.3 117 136 1.6CDTi 136 Ultimate 5dr 4WD £31,180 £25,812 9.7 116 136 1.6CDTi 136 Ultimate 5dr Auto £30,355 £25,055 10.3 117 136 1.6CDTi Ecotec D 136 Active 5dr £23,720 £18,942 136 1.6CDTi Ecotec D 136 Design Line 5dr £25,280 £25,280 136 1.6CDTi Ecotec D 136 Design Nav 5dr £21,720 £20,697 136 1.6CDTi Ecotec D 136 Elite 5dr £26,220 £21,236 136 1.6CDTi Ecotec D 136 Elite Nav 5dr £26,920 £21,878 136 1.6CDTi Ecotec D 136 Ultimate 5dr £29,480 £24,253 136
MOKKA X SUV
1.2T 110 Elite Nav 5dr Auto 1.2T 110 SE 5dr Auto 1.2T 110 SE Nav 5dr Auto 1.2T 110 Tech Line Nav 5dr Auto 1.2T 110 Ultimate 5dr Auto 1.2T 130 Elite 5dr 1.2T 130 Elite Nav 5dr 1.2T 130 Ultimate 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 Design Line 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 Elite 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 Elite Nav 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 SE 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 SE Nav 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 Tech Line Nav 5dr 1.2T Ecotec 110 Ultimate 5dr 1.5 Turbo D Ecote 102 Design Line 5dr 1.5 Turbo D Ecotec 102 Elite 5dr 1.5 Turbo D Ecotec 102 Elite Nav 5dr 1.5 Turbo D Ecotec 102 SE 5dr 1.5 Turbo D Ecotec 102 SE Nav 5dr 1.5 Turbo D Ecotec 102 Tech Line Nav 1.2 SE Nav 5dr 1.2 SE 5dr 1.2 Elite Nav 5dr 1.2T 130 Tech Line Nav 5dr
39% 44% 39% 42% 43% 42% 34% 30%
36%
42% 40% 39% 41% 35% 31% 36% 35% 36% 47% 40% 40%
41% 46% 45% 41% 42% 34% 36% 39% 40% 40% 40% 39% 40% 40% 41% 35% 36% 30% 31% 35% 36% 35% 36% 35% 36% 35% 36% 45% 46% 48% 49% 40% 41% 41% 42%
40% 39% 51% 49%
12E 12E 7E 16E 15E 19E 13E 12E
22E
12E 15E 16E 15E 13E 15E 13E 19E 18E 39E 27E 27E
26E 25E 26E 12E 12E 11E 11E 18E 18E 19E 19E 16E 16E 15E 15E 13E 13E 15E 15E 13E 13E 19E 19E 20E 20E 18E 18E 33E 33E 39E 39E 27E 27E 27E 27E
7E 6E 26E 28E
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Price on the road
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Contract hire per month -
0-62mph (sec) 11 9.2 9.2
119 130 130
Max speed (mph)
VERDICT
115 150 150
184 67.3 251 60.1 251 61.4
54.3 54.3 55.4 55.4 51.4 51.4 53.3 53.3 47.1 47.1 44.1 44.1 74.3 67.3 68.9/48.3 68.9/48.3 48.7 48.7 64.2 64.2 65.7 61.4 61.4 65.7
£118/£236 £123/£246 £98/£196 £105/£210 £118/£237 £124/£247 £98/£197 £106/£211 £144/£288 £150/£299 £169/£338 £174/£348 £101/£203 £127/£254 £107/£213 £114/£228 £216/£433 £222/£444 £137/£274 £142/£285 £116/£231 £156/£312 £161/£323 £123/£247
45.55 45.64 47.45 47.45
19E 19E 21E 18E 16E 16E 18E 15E 22E 27E 27E 15E 13E 15E 12E 28E 28E 19E 19E 21E 22E 23E 19E
PASSAT ALLTRACK ESTATE
22E
184 184 184 184 148 148 148 148 184 184 258 258 184 184 184 184 369 369 251 251 251 295 295 251
37% 38% 35% 37% 37% 38% 34% 36% 37% 35% 36% 35% 36% 33% 35% 34% 35% 36% 36% 34% 36% 37% 35%
12E 19E 18E
VERDICT The Passat Alltrack is versatile and has reasonable off-road ability, but the regular Passat Estate will make more sense for most people Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4777mm W 2083mm H Nmm Boot litres 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion 5dr DSG !!!!! £36,255 £36,255 7.7 142 190 295 52.3 140/32% £190/£381 40%
150 150 150 150 125 125 125 125 180 180 220 220 120 120 120 120 240 240 150 150 150 190 190 150
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35% 34% 35%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 19E 19E 21E 18E 16E 16E 18E 15E 22E 23E 27E 27E 15E 13E 15E 12E 28E 28E 19E 19E 21E 22E 23E 19E
135 135 135 135 128 128 128 128 143 143 152 152 129 127 127 127 148 147 135 135 135 144 145 135
£107/£213 £112/£223 £92/£183 £99/£198 £112/£223 £117/£233 £92/£183 £99/£198 £137/£273 £161/£322 £166/£332 £95/£190 £116/£231 £100/£200 £107/£215 £207/£415 £213/£426 £125/£250 £130/£260 £105/£209 £143/£286 £148/£297 £112/£224
Cost per mile -
Insurance group
38% 39% 36% 38% 38% 38% 36% 37% 38% 39% 36% 37% 36% 37% 34% 36% 35% 35% 37% 37% 35% 37% 37% 36%
PASSAT ESTATE
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill
110/26% £102/£204 122/28% £134/£268 119/27% £119/£237
120/25% 120/25% 119/24% 119/24% 127/26% 127/26% 124/25% 124/25% 137/28% 137/28% 149/30% 149/30% 96/23% 110/26% 107/25% 107/25% 152/34% 152/34% 115/27% 115/27% 114/26% 120/28% 120/28% 114/26%
£19,377 £23,601 £21,697
Power (ps)
VERDICT A vast boot, lots of high-tech equipment and a beautifully built cabin Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4767mm W 2083mm H Nmm Boot litres 1.4 TSI 150 GT 5dr £28,500 £22,978 8.6 1.4 TSI 150 R Line 5dr £29,695 £24,107 8.6 1.4 TSI 150 S 5dr £24,720 £19,406 8.6 1.4 TSI 150 SE Business 5dr £26,510 £21,097 8.6 1.4 TSI GT 5dr £27,555 £22,085 9.9 1.4 TSI R Line 5dr £28,750 £23,214 9.9 1.4 TSI S 5dr £23,795 £18,531 9.9 1.4 TSI SE Business 5dr £25,585 £20,223 9.9 1.8 TSI 180 GT 5dr DSG £31,135 £25,470 8.1 1.8 TSI 180 R Line 5dr DSG £32,330 £26,599 8.1 2.0 TSI GT 5dr DSG £34,060 £28,234 6.9 2.0 TSI R Line 5dr DSG £35,055 £29,174 6.9 1.6 TDI Bluemotion 5dr !!!!! £26,630 £21,209 276.51 11 1.6 TDI GT 5dr !!!!! £29,530 £23,951 289.86 11 1.6 TDI S 5dr !!!!! £25,770 £20,398 271.64 11 1.6 TDI SE Business 5dr !!!!! £27,560 £22,089 273.55 11 2.0 BiTDI SCR GT 4Motion 5dr DSG !!!!! £39,070 £33,003 409.63 6.3 2.0 BiTDI SCR R Line 4Motion DSG !!!!! £40,065 £33,943 419.91 6.3 2.0 TDI GT 5dr !!!!! £30,695 £25,054 302.46 8.9 2.0 TDI R Line 5dr !!!!! £31,890 £26,183 312.47 8.9 2.0 TDI S 5dr !!!!! £26,935 £21,501 283.74 8.9 2.0 TDI SCR 190 GT 5dr DSG £33,645 £27,842 7.9 2.0 TDI SCR 190 R Line 5dr DSG £34,840 £28,971 7.9 2.0 TDI SE Business 5dr !!!!! £28,725 £23,192 285.64 8.9
£23,730 £28,935 £26,585
Torque (lb/ft)
116/24% 116/24% 115/24% 115/24% 126/26% 126/26% 123/25% 123/25% 136/28% 146/30% 146/30% 95/23% 109/25% 105/25% 105/25% 150/34% 150/34% 110/26% 110/26% 108/25% 118/27% 118/27% 108/25%
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Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT Classy, comfortable and re ined, the Passat is a genuine rival to the established executive cars Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4767mm W 2083mm H 1476mm Boot litres 1.4 TSI 150 GT 4dr £26,900 £21,466 8.4 137 150 184 56.5 1.4 TSI 150 R Line 4dr £28,095 £22,595 8.4 137 150 184 56.5 1.4 TSI 150 S 4dr £23,120 £17,894 8.4 137 150 184 57.6 1.4 TSI 150 SE Business 4dr £24,910 £19,585 8.4 137 150 184 57.6 1.4 TSI GT 4dr £25,955 £20,573 9.7 129 125 148 52.3 1.4 TSI R Line 4dr £27,150 £21,702 9.7 129 125 148 52.3 1.4 TSI S 4dr £22,195 £17,019 9.7 129 125 148 53.3 1.4 TSI SE Business 4dr £23,985 £18,711 9.7 129 125 148 53.3 1.8 TSI 180 GT 4dr DSG £29,535 £23,958 7.9 144 180 236 47.9 2.0 TSI GT 4dr DSG £32,460 £26,722 6.7 153 220 258 44.8 2.0 TSI R Line 4dr DSG £33,455 £27,662 6.7 153 220 258 44.8 1.6 TDI Bluemotion 4dr !!!!! £25,030 £19,697 262.19 10.8 130 120 184 76.3 1.6 TDI GT 4dr !!!!! £27,930 £22,439 275.55 10.8 128 120 184 67.3 1.6 TDI S 4dr !!!!! £24,170 £18,886 257.33 10.8 128 120 184 70.6 1.6 TDI SE Business 4dr !!!!! £25,960 £20,577 259.24 10.8 128 120 184 70.6 2.0 BiTDI SCR GT 4Motion 4dr DSG !!!!! £37,155 £31,176 394.91 6.1 149 240 369 49.6 2.0 BiTDI SCR R Line 4Motion DSG !!!!! £38,150 £32,116 405.18 6.1 149 240 369 49.6 2.0 TDI GT 4dr !!!!! £29,055 £23,542 288.15 8.7 137 150 251 67.3 2.0 TDI R Line 4dr !!!!! £30,250 £24,671 298.16 8.7 137 150 251 67.3 2.0 TDI S 4dr !!!!! £25,295 £19,949 269.43 8.7 137 150 251 68.9 2.0 TDI SCR 190 GT 4dr DSG £32,045 £26,330 7.5 146 190 295 62.8 2.0 TDI SCR 190 R Line 4dr DSG £33,240 £27,459 7.5 146 190 295 62.8 2.0 TDI SE Business 4dr !!!!! £27,085 £21,640 271.33 8.7 137 150 251 68.9
PASSAT SALOON
1.6 TDI 115 SE 5dr 2.0 TDI 150 GT 5dr DSG 2.0 TDI 150 SE 5dr DSG
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
KEY INFO
Contract hire per month
0-62mph (sec) 10.9 10.3 13.3
115 119 107
150 150 150 123 204 204 150 150 150 199 199 204 204 199 204
125 150 102
207 207 207 204 258 258 251 251 251 332 332 332
30.7 30.7 30.4 258 31.4 31 43.5 43.5 42.8 39.8 39.8 37.2
£177/£354 £157/£314 £166/£331
20% / 40%
Monthly company car tax bill -
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210/37% 210/37% 212/37% 31.4 206/37% 209/37% 169/37% 169/37% 172/37% -/-/186/37% 186/37% -/198/37%
33% 39% 41%
33% 34% 44% 42%
45% 44% 44% 45% 44% 44%
46% 46% 46%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles 42% 42% 44% 42% 42% 38% 38% 40% 39% 39% 39% 38% 39% 39%
£266/£533 49% £242/£484 72.26 50% £256/£512 49% 206/37%£296/£592 £272/£544 83.9 51% £286/£572 49% £287/£574 72.35 49% £263/£525 67 50% £277/£553 71.55 48% -/-/£304/£608 77.65 49% £294/£587 77.99 49% -/£322/£644 84.03 48%
135/28% £110/£220 46.95 134/30% £142/£284 53.06 128/29% £116/£232 43.1
-/-/133/27% £98/£195 44.24 126/29% £103/£205 44.07 118/27% £104/£208 48.68
173/37% £316/£632 173/37% £335/£670 173/37% £294/£588 173/37% £332/£664 173/37% £351/£702 173/37% £310/£620
131/30% 131/30% 131/30%
Cost per mile
VERDICT The Touran is roomy, practical, extremely well built and good to drive. It's expensive, but well worth the extra Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4527mm W Nmm H 1628mm Boot litres 1.2 TSI S 5dr !!!!! £23,565 £19,357 261.54 11.3 117 110 129 51.4 128/26% £101/£202 46.91 1.2 TSI SE 5dr !!!!! £25,240 £20,722 273.96 11.3 117 110 129 51.4 128/26% £108/£217 48.65 1.2 TSI SE Family 5dr !!!!! £26,405 £21,672 284.49 11.3 117 110 129 51.4 128/26% £114/£227 50.18 1.4 TSI R Line 5dr !!!!! £29,130 £23,900 321.29 150 184 49.6 132/27% £130/£260 55.55 1.4 TSI SEL 5dr !!!!! £28,135 £23,089 310.37 150 184 49.6 133/27% £125/£251 54.05 1.6 TDI 115 S 5dr !!!!! £25,455 £20,905 276.62 115 - 61.4 120/28% £118/£235 47.24 1.6 TDI 115 SE 5dr !!!!! £27,130 £22,270 289.48 115 - 61.4 120/28% £125/£251 49.02 1.6 TDI 115 SE Family 5dr !!!!! £28,295 £23,220 300.58 115 - 61.4 120/28% £131/£262 50.6 2.0 TDI 190 R Line 5dr DSG !!!!! £33,275 £27,278 355.92 190 295 58.9 125/29% £160/£319 58.69 2.0 TDI 190 SEL 5dr DSG !!!!! £32,280 £26,467 344.99 190 295 58.9 125/29% £155/£310 57.19 2.0 TDI R Line 5dr !!!!! £30,980 £25,408 329.57 9.3 129 150 251 61.4 119/27% £138/£277 54.57 2.0 TDI SE 5dr !!!!! £28,630 £23,493 307.65 9.3 129 150 251 61.4 119/27% £128/£255 51.46 2.0 TDI SE Family 5dr !!!!! £29,795 £24,442 318.75 9.3 129 150 251 61.4 119/27% £133/£266 53.05 2.0 TDI SEL 5dr !!!!! £29,985 £24,597 318.64 9.3 129 150 251 61.4 120/28% £139/£277 53.07
TOURAN MPV
VERDICT Spacious for seven people, but it’s pricey and its rivals are more comfortable Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4904mm W 2297mm H 1950mm Boot litres 2.0 TSI BlueMotio Tech 150 Executive £44,501 £44,501 12.5 113 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech 150 SE 5dr !!!!! £40,571 £40,571 417.32 12.5 113 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech 150 SE LWB £42,833 £42,833 12.5 113 2.0 TSI BluM Tech 204 Executive DSG £49,331 £49,331 9.9 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech 204 SE DSG !!!!! £45,401 £45,401 512.51 9.9 123 2.0 TSI BlueM Tech 204 SE LWB DSG £47,663 £47,663 9.9 123 2.0 TDI BluM Tech 150 Executive DSG !!!!! £47,415 £47,415 458.86 13 112 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech 150 SE DSG !!!!! £43,485 £43,485 417.89 13 112 2.0 TDI BlueM Tech 150 SE LWB DSG !!!!! £46,157 £46,157 452.45 13 112 2.0 TDI BluM Tech 199 Executive DSG £49,327 2.0 TDI BlueM Tech 199 SE LWB DSG £47,659 2.0 TDI BluM Tech 204 Executiv DSG !!!!! £50,567 £50,567 497.41 9.9 126 2.0 TDI BlueM Tech 204 SE LWB DSG !!!!! £48,899 £48,899 501.11 9.9 126 2.0 TDI BMT 199 Execu 4Motion DSG £52,279 2.0 TDI BMT 204 Execu 4Motion DSG !!!!! £54,039 £54,039 543.1 10.1 123
CARAVELLE MPV
CADDY MAXI LIFE MPV
162 47.9 251 55.4 184 57.6
251 56.5 251 56.5 251 56.5
VERDICT Seven-seat version of the above Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4878mm W 2065mm H Nmm Boot litres 1.4 TSI 5dr !!!!! £23,792 £23,792 269.88 2.0 TDI 150 5dr DSG !!!!! £28,998 £28,998 330.78 2.0 TDI 5dr !!!!! £24,230 £24,230 261.28
150 150 150
48.7 58.9 62.8
126 126 126
RUNNING COSTS
162 184 184
9.8 9.8 9.8
Max speed (mph)
VERDICT A van-based MPV that can’t hide its roots. It’s too expensive and not that practical Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4408mm W 2065mm H Nmm Boot litres 1.0 TSI 5dr £21,067 102 1.4 TSI 5dr !!!!! £21,926 £21,926 253.57 10.9 115 125 2.0 TDI 5dr !!!!! £21,464 £21,464 271.08 12.9 107 102 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 5dr !!!!! £23,372 £23,372 312.68 12.9 107 102
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Power (ps)
42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8
£35,995 £33,035 !!!!! £32,005 £29,384 £33,680 £30,917
Torque (lb/ft)
VERDICT Well kitted for the money, but not good enough in other areas to challenge the class best Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4878mm W 2193mm H 1702mm Boot 810litres 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 231 R Line Tip Au £52,495 £50,977 7.5 135 231 369 3.0 V6 TDI 4Mo 231 R Line Tech Ti Au £55,595 £53,984 7.5 135 231 369 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 231 SEL Tip Auto £48,995 £47,582 7.5 135 231 369 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion R Line Tip Auto £55,095 £53,499 6.1 146 286 443 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion R Line Tech Ti Au £58,195 £56,506 6.1 146 286 443 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion SEL 5dr Tip Auto !!!!! £51,595 £50,104 6.1 146 286 443
CADDY LIFE MPV
TOUAREG SUV
2.0 TDI R Line 5dr 2.0 TDI SE Nav 5dr 2.0 TDI SEL 5dr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
VERDICT
VOLKSWAGEN TO VOLVO MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
VOLKSWAGEN TO VOLVO
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
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13E 11E 11E 17E 17E 12E 12E 12E 21E 21E 17E 17E 17E 17E
25E 49%33A 26E 25E 26E 34A 34A 35A
17E 20E 13E
15E 12E 12E
39E 40E 38E 41E 42E 41E
18E 17E 18E
Insurance group
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TIGUAN SUV 236 236 369 369 236 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 251 295 295 295 295
38.2 38.2 44.1 44.1 60.1 52.3 53.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 58.9 60.1 58.9 58.9 58.9 49.6 49.6 49.6 49.6
54.3 54.3 54.3 52.3 52.3 54.3 52.3 41.5 41.5 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2 56.5 56.5
166/34% 166/34% 167/37% 167/37% 123/28% 141/32% 139/31% 141/32% 141/32% 141/32% 125/29% 123/28% 125/29% 125/29% 125/29% 149/33% 149/33% 149/33% 149/33%
£202/£403 £189/£377 £243/£486 £230/£459 £116/£233 £184/£369 £145/£289 £159/£318 £163/£326 £172/£344 £159/£319 £123/£246 £137/£273 £140/£280 £148/£297 £205/£410 £179/£358 £183/£366 £192/£385
119/24% £84/£169 119/24% £75/£150 119/24% £82/£163 119/24% £90/£179 120/25% £95/£191 122/25% £113/£225 120/25% £92/£185 122/25% £102/£204 155/32% £183/£365 155/32% £166/£332 115/27% £104/£209 115/27% £120/£241 115/27% £95/£189 115/27% £101/£203 115/27% £112/£223 132/30% £151/£302 132/30% £141/£283
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TIGUAN ALLSPACE SUV
SHARAN MPV
8.5 8.5 8.5 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6
130 130 130 118 118 118 118 118 118 130 130 130 130 130 130 118 118 118 118 118 118 118 118 118 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127
152 152 152 122 122 122 122 122 122 152 152 152 152 152 152 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
VERDICT Has tidy handling and a comfortable ride, plus it’s beautifully built and very roomy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4761mm W 2040mm H 1433mm Boot 658litres 2.0 T5 Inscription 5dr Auto £37,360 £34,531 250 2.0 T5 Inscription Pro 5dr Auto £40,670 £37,609 250 2.0 T5 Momentum 5dr Auto £34,360 £31,764 250 2.0 T5 Momentum Pro 5dr Auto £36,610 £33,839 250 2.0 T5 R-Design 5dr Auto £37,460 £37,460 250 2.0 T5 R-Design Pro 5dr Auto £40,020 £40,020 250 2.0 D3 Inscription 5dr £35,310 £32,640 9.9 127 150 2.0 D3 Inscription Pro 5dr £38,310 £35,408 9.9 127 150 2.0 D3 Momentum 5dr £31,810 £29,411 9.9 127 150 2.0 D3 Momentum Pro 5dr £34,060 £31,487 9.9 127 150 2.0 D3 R-Design 5dr £35,410 £35,410 9.9 127 150 2.0 D3 R-Design Pro 5dr £37,660 £37,660 9.9 127 150 2.0 D4 190 Inscription 5dr £36,310 £33,563 7.9 137 190 2.0 D4 190 Inscription Pro 5dr £39,310 £36,330 7.9 137 190 2.0 D4 190 Momentum 5dr !!!!! £32,810 £30,334 7.9 137 190 2.0 D4 190 Momentum Pro 5dr £35,060 £32,410 7.9 137 190 2.0 D4 190 R-Design 5dr £36,410 £36,410 7.9 137 190 2.0 D4 190 R-Design Pro 5dr £38,660 £38,660 7.9 137 190
V60 ESTATE
VERDICT Smart interior and strong engines, but ride is too irm Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4370mm W 2041mm H Nmm Boot 391litres 1.5 T3 152 Cross Country Geartronic !!!!! £25,945 £23,123 1.5 T3 152 Cross Country Nav Plus Ge !!!!! £26,795 £23,877 1.5 T3 152 Cross Country Pro Geartro !!!!! £28,795 £25,652 2.0 T2 122 Inscription 5dr !!!!! £24,260 £21,628 246.46 2.0 T2 122 Momentum 5dr !!!!! £21,410 £19,098 214.4 2.0 T2 122 Momentum Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £22,260 £19,853 223.36 2.0 T2 122 R-Design 5dr !!!!! £23,500 £20,953 234.96 2.0 T2 122 R-Design Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £24,350 £21,707 245.81 2.0 T2 122 R-Design Pro 5dr !!!!! £25,850 £23,039 264.66 2.0 T3 152 Inscription 5dr !!!!! £25,510 £22,737 265.29 2.0 T3 152 Momentum 5dr !!!!! £22,660 £20,208 233.23 2.0 T3 152 Momentum Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £23,510 £20,962 242.18 2.0 T3 152 R-Design 5dr !!!!! £24,750 £22,062 253.78 2.0 T3 152 R-Design Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £25,600 £22,577 264.64 2.0 T3 152 R-Design Pro 5dr !!!!! £27,100 £24,148 283.49 2.0 D2 120 Cross Country 5dr !!!!! £25,110 £22,382 225.3 2.0 D2 120 Cross Country Nav Plus !!!!! £25,960 £23,136 234.25 2.0 D2 120 Cross Country Pro 5dr !!!!! £27,960 £24,911 262.66 2.0 D2 120 Inscription 5dr !!!!! £26,160 £23,314 273.38 2.0 D2 120 Momentum 5dr !!!!! £23,310 £20,784 241.31 2.0 D2 120 Momentum Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £24,160 £21,539 250.26 2.0 D2 120 R-Design 5dr !!!!! £25,400 £22,639 261.99 2.0 D2 120 R-Design Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £26,250 £23,394 272.73 2.0 D2 120 R-Design Pro 5dr !!!!! £27,750 £24,725 291.58 2.0 D3 150 Cross Country 5dr !!!!! £26,360 £23,491 239.94 2.0 D3 150 Cross Country Nav Plus !!!!! £27,210 £24,246 248.9 2.0 D3 150 Cross Country Pro 5dr !!!!! £29,210 £26,021 275.96 2.0 D3 150 Inscription 5dr !!!!! £27,410 £24,423 288.07 2.0 D3 150 Momentum 5dr !!!!! £24,560 £21,894 255.95 2.0 D3 150 Momentum Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £25,410 £22,648 264.91 2.0 D3 150 R-Design 5dr !!!!! £26,650 £23,749 276.63 2.0 D3 150 R-Design Nav Plus 5dr !!!!! £27,500 £24,503 285.47 2.0 D3 150 R-Design Pro 5dr !!!!! £29,000 £25,834 306.23
VOLVO whatcar.com/volvo V40 HATCHBACK
VERDICT The Sharan is a premium seven-seat MPV that’s well equipped and good to drive Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4854mm W 2081mm H 1720mm Boot 256litres 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S 5dr !!!!! £28,070 £23,172 358.71 9.9 122 150 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE 5dr !!!!! £30,505 £25,169 388.19 9.9 122 150 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £30,930 £25,517 393.13 9.9 150 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 150 S !!!!! £30,095 £24,833 344.22 10.3 150 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 150 SE !!!!! £32,280 £26,624 373.84 10.3 150 2.0 TDI CR BlueMoti Tech 150 SE Nav !!!!! £32,955 £27,178 379.04 10.3 150 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 150 SEL !!!!! £35,705 £29,489 425.21 10.3 150 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 184 SE !!!!! £34,030 £28,115 399.84 8.9 184 2.0 TDI CR BlueMoti Tech 184 SE Nav !!!!! £34,705 £28,669 405.24 8.9 184 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech 184 SEL !!!!! £37,275 £30,776 444.47 8.9 184 2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion Tech S 5dr !!!!! £29,135 £24,046 336.21 12.6 114 115
A TO Z VOLKSWAGEN TO VOLVO
23E 22E 29E 24E 22E 23E 19E 17E 18E
180 180 240 240 115 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 190 190 190 190
148 148 148 148 184 184 184 184 236 236 184 184 184 184 184 251 251
VERDICT The Tiguan Allspace has all the positive traits of the ive-seat Tiguan but adds a bigger boot and two extra seats. It’s expensive, though Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4701mm W 2099mm H 1674mm Boot litres 2.0 TSI 4Motion R Line 5dr DSG £38,305 £35,175 8.2 129 180 236 36.7 175/36% £225/£449 48% 2.0 TSI 4Motion SEL 5dr DSG £36,585 £33,602 8.2 129 180 236 36.7 175/36% £214/£428 48% 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion SEL 5dr DSG £40,535 £37,216 6.7 142 240 369 43.5 170/37% £245/£489 46% 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion R Line 5dr DSG £40,615 £37,289 8.6 130 190 295 47.9 153/34% £225/£450 46% 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion SE Nav 5dr DSG £36,625 £33,638 8.6 130 190 295 47.9 153/34% £203/£405 46% 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion SEL 5dr DSG £38,300 £35,171 8.6 130 190 295 47.9 153/34% £212/£424 46% 2.0 TDI 4Motion R Line 5dr DSG £39,365 £36,145 9.9 123 150 251 47.9 153/34% £218/£436 46% 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE Nav 5dr DSG £35,375 £32,494 9.9 123 150 251 47.9 153/34% £195/£391 46% 2.0 TDI 4Motion SEL 5dr DSG £37,050 £34,027 9.9 123 150 251 47.9 153/34% £205/£410 46%
129 129 142 142 115 125 125 125 125 125 127 127 127 127 127 131 131 131 131
115 115 115 115 150 150 150 150 190 190 115 115 115 115 115 150 150
21E 21E 27E 26E 11E 17E 15E 15E 15E 16E 18E 15E 16E 16E 17E 21E 20E 20E 21E
7.7 7.7 6.5 6.5 10.9 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9
116 116 116 116 127 127 127 127 134 134 116 116 116 116 116 124 124
45% 45% 43% 43% 41% 42% 42% 43% 42% 43% 42% 42% 42% 42% 42% 43% 43% 43% 43%
VERDICT One of the very best family SUVs. It should be cheaper, though Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4486mm W 2099mm H mm Boot 615litres 2.0 TSI BMT 180 4Motion R Line DSG !!!!! £36,145 £32,910 379.88 2.0 TSI BMT 180 4Motion SEL DSG !!!!! £33,830 £30,809 355.89 2.0 BiTDI BMT 240 4Moti R Line DSG !!!!! £40,285 £36,696 413.36 2.0 BiTDI BMT 240 4Motion SEL DSG !!!!! £38,095 £34,709 391.89 2.0 TDI BMT 115 S 5dr !!!!! £25,215 £22,962 249.65 2.0 TDI BMT 150 4Motion R Line 5dr !!!!! £35,120 £31,980 344.88 2.0 TDI BMT 150 4Motion S 5dr !!!!! £28,540 £26,008 279.53 2.0 TDI BMT 150 4Motion SE 5dr !!!!! £30,375 £27,674 299.01 2.0 TDI BMT 150 4Motion SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £31,100 £28,331 306.54 2.0 TDI BMT 150 4Motion SEL 5dr !!!!! £32,805 £29,879 321.21 2.0 TDI BMT 150 R Line 5dr !!!!! £33,245 £30,249 329.78 2.0 TDI BMT 150 S 5dr !!!!! £26,665 £24,278 265.78 2.0 TDI BMT 150 SE 5dr !!!!! £28,500 £25,943 284.85 2.0 TDI BMT 150 SE Nav 5dr !!!!! £29,225 £26,601 292.19 2.0 TDI BMT 150 SEL 5dr !!!!! £30,930 £28,149 306.42 2.0 TDI BMT 190 4Motion R Line DSG !!!!! £37,860 £34,466 373.04 2.0 TDI BMT 190 4Motion SE DSG !!!!! £33,115 £30,160 327.61 2.0 TDI BMT 190 4Motio SE Nav DSG !!!!! £33,840 £30,818 334.72 2.0 TDI BMT 190 4Motion SEL DSG !!!!! £35,545 £32,365 347.15
10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 7.2 7.2 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.7 8.7
11E 11E 11E 13E 16E 18E 16E 18E 24E 23E 24E 26E 23E 24E 26E 19E 19E
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VERDICT Stick to the cheaper versions and the T Roc is a ine buy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4234mm W Nmm H 1573mm Boot 445litres 1.0 TSI Design 5dr £21,320 £20,500 1.0 TSI S 5dr £18,955 £18,230 1.0 TSI SE 5dr £20,620 £19,828 1.0 TSI SEL 5dr £22,595 1.5 TSI Evo Design 5dr £23,095 £22,204 1.5 TSI Evo R Line 5dr !!!!! £27,270 £26,212 1.5 TSI Evo SE 5dr £22,395 £21,532 1.5 TSI Evo SEL 5dr £24,715 £23,759 2.0 TSI R Line 4Motion 5dr DSG £34,830 £33,484 2.0 TSI SEL 4Motion 5dr DSG !!!!! £31,690 £30,469 1.6 TDI Design 5dr £23,465 £22,561 1.6 TDI R Line 5dr £27,010 £25,964 1.6 TDI S 5dr £21,290 £20,473 1.6 TDI SE 5dr £22,765 £21,889 1.6 TDI SEL 5dr £25,085 £24,116 2.0 TDI R Line 4Motion 5dr £30,775 £29,591 2.0 TDI SEL 4Motion 5dr !!!!! £28,850 £27,743
T ROC SUV
21E 21E 32E 32E 26E 26E 25E 27E 26E 28E 32E 32E 22E 22E
ARTEON HATCHBACK
VERDICT It’s a little pricey, but the Arteon is good to drive, stylish and amazingly practical next to other coupés and even some saloons in the class Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4862mm W 2127mm H 1450mm Boot 563litres 1.5 TSI Elegance 5dr £31,100 £28,526 9 138 150 184 54.3 119/24% £124/£247 42% 1.5 TSI R Line 5dr £31,885 £29,244 9 138 150 184 54.3 119/24% £127/£253 42% 2.0 TSI 280 Elegance 4Motion DSG £39,065 £35,844 5.6 155 280 258 38.7 164/33% £212/£423 40% 2.0 TSI 280 R Line 5dr 4Motion DSG £39,850 £36,562 5.6 155 280 258 38.7 164/33% £216/£432 40% 2.0 TSI Elegance 5dr DSG !!!!! £33,805 £31,005 7.7 149 190 236 47.1 135/28% £157/£313 42% 2.0 TSI R Line 5dr DSG !!!!! £34,590 £31,723 7.7 149 190 236 47.1 135/28% £160/£320 42% 2.0 TDI 190 Elegance 5dr £34,855 £31,965 8.3 149 190 295 61.4 119/27% £156/£311 41% 2.0 TDI 190 Elegance 4Motion DSG £38,095 £34,956 7.8 145 190 295 55.4 133/30% £188/£375 40% 2.0 TDI 190 R Line 5dr £35,640 £32,684 8.3 149 190 295 61.4 119/27% £159/£318 41% 2.0 TDI 190 R Line 5dr 4Motion DSG £38,880 £35,675 7.8 145 190 295 55.4 133/30% £192/£383 40% 2.0 TDI 240 Elegance 4Motion DSG £40,055 £36,777 6.5 152 240 369 47.9 152/34% £222/£444 40% 2.0 TDI 240 R Line 5dr 4Motion DSG £40,840 £37,495 6.5 152 240 369 47.9 152/34% £226/£453 41% 2.0 TDI Elegance 5dr £33,505 £30,730 9.4 138 150 251 67.3 112/26% £144/£288 41% 2.0 TDI R Line 5dr £34,290 £31,448 9.4 138 150 251 67.3 112/26% £148/£295 41%
236 236 236 236 236 236 295 295 295 295 295 295
184 184 184 162 162 162 162 162 162 184 184 184 184 184 184 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236
184 184 184 251 251 251 251 280 280 280 207
43.7 42.5 43.7 43.7 43.7 42.5 62.8 61.4 64.2 64.2 62.8 61.4 62.9 61.8 64 64 62.9 61.8
48.7 48.7 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 46.3 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 46.3 60.1 60.1 58.9 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 58.9 60.1 60.1 58.9 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 61.4 58.9
43.5 43.5 43.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 55.4 53.3 53.3 53.3 56.5
£116/£231 £119/£239 £133/£266 £112/£224 £99/£197 £103/£205 £108/£217 £112/£225 £124/£247 £118/£236 £105/£209 £109/£217 £114/£229 £118/£237 £130/£260 £116/£232 £120/£240 £134/£268 £121/£242 £108/£215 £112/£223 £117/£235 £121/£243 £133/£266 £122/£244 £126/£252 £140/£280 £127/£253 £113/£227 £117/£235 £123/£246 £127/£254 £139/£278
£144/£287 £156/£313 £159/£317 £149/£298 £160/£320 £164/£327 £176/£351 £173/£346 £176/£353 £190/£379 £144/£289
150/31% £192/£383 154/31% £207/£414 150/31% £176/£352 150/31% £188/£376 150/31% £192/£384 154/31% £204/£408 119/27% £158/£316 122/28% £178/£355 117/27% £142/£284 117/27% £152/£304 119/27% £158/£316 122/28% £175/£349 119/27% £162/£325 122/28% £182/£365 117/27% £147/£293 117/27% £157/£313 119/27% £163/£325 122/28% £179/£358
134/27% 134/27% 138/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 137/28% 142/29% 139/28% 139/28% 139/28% 139/28% 139/28% 143/29% 123/28% 123/28% 127/29% 122/28% 122/28% 122/28% 122/28% 122/28% 126/29% 123/28% 123/28% 127/29% 121/28% 121/28% 121/28% 121/28% 121/28% 125/29%
150/31% 150/31% 150/31% 130/30% 130/30% 130/30% 132/30% 138/31% 138/31% 139/31% 130/30%
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43.56 39.34 40.5 42.11 43.49 45.91 45.98 41.76 42.92 44.53 45.91 48.33 37.79 38.96 42.63 43.58 39.36 40.52 42.14 43.51 45.93 39.88 41.04 44.5 45.87 41.65 42.81 44.43 45.5 48.22
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38% 37% 38% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 33%
24E 25E 24E 24E 25E 25E 30E 31E 29E 30E 31E 31E
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162 | May 2019 whatcar.com Monthly company car tax bill
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (ps)
Max speed (mph)
0-62mph (sec)
Contract hire per month
Target Price 020 8267 4138
Price on the road
VERDICT
8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 7.4 7.4 7.4 7 7 7 7 6.3 6.3 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 7.5 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.5 7.2
130 130 130 130 130 130 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 130 130 130 137 137 137 137 137 137 140 146 146 146 140 146
VERDICT The multitalented XC40 is so good that we named it our 2018 Car of the Year Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4425mm W 2034mm H 1658mm Boot 586litres 1.5 T3 Inscription 5dr £30,110 £29,524 9.4 124 1.5 T3 Inscription Pro 5dr £31,660 £31,043 9.4 124 1.5 T3 Momentum 5dr !!!!! £27,610 £27,074 9.4 124 1.5 T3 Momentum Pro 5dr £29,160 £28,593 9.4 124
XC40 SUV
V90 ESTATE
156 156 156 156
190 190 190 190 190 190 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 310 310 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 235 235 235 235 235 235
196 196 196 196
221 221 221 221 221 221 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 354 354 354 354 354 354
45.6 44.8 45.6 45.6
40.9 40.9 40.9 40.9 40.9 40.9 38.2 37.2 37.2 41.5 41.5 41.5 41.5 35.8 35.8 54.3 50.4 50.4 58.9 58.9 57.6 58.9 58.9 58.9 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 49.6 50.4
£215/£430 £233/£465 £198/£395 £212/£425 £211/£422 £229/£457 £256/£511 £315/£631 £283/£566 £231/£462 £249/£497 £227/£454 £245/£489 £349/£698 £316/£632 £217/£434 £279/£558 £249/£499 £199/£399 £215/£431 £181/£363 £197/£394 £196/£392 £212/£423 £252/£503 £257/£514 £253/£506 £271/£542 £279/£557 £275/£551
144/29% £144/£289 146/30% £157/£314 144/29% £132/£264 144/29% £140/£279
158/32% 158/32% 158/32% 158/32% 158/32% 158/32% 172/35% 176/36% 176/36% 157/32% 157/32% 157/32% 157/32% 183/37% 183/37% 139/31% 147/33% 147/33% 127/29% 127/29% 129/29% 127/29% 127/29% 127/29% 148/33% 146/33% 146/33% 146/33% 151/34% 146/33%
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73.72 80.23 65.71 75.44 60.15 65.21 63.02 71.8 80.67 80.67 77.73 84.18 87.19 88.17
52% 51% 52% 51%
47% 45% 46% 44% 48% 46% 52% 48% 48% 47% 45% 48% 46% 47% 47% 46% 44% 44% 43% 41% 42% 40% 44% 42% 45% 41% 42% 41% 43% 40%
Gov’t MPG True MPG
VERDICT The V90 is spacious, practical and classy Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4936mm W 2019mm H 1475mm Boot 723litres 2.0 T4 Inscription 5dr Geartronic £40,870 £36,999 2.0 T4 Inscription Pro 5dr Geartronic £44,170 £39,978 2.0 T4 Momentum 5dr Geartronic £37,620 £34,066 2.0 T4 Momentum Pro 5dr Geartronic £40,370 £36,548 2.0 T4 R-Design 5dr Geartronic £40,120 £36,322 2.0 T4 R-Design Pro 5dr Geartronic £43,420 £39,301 2.0 T5 Cross Country AWD Geartroni £44,685 £40,473 2.0 T5 Cross Co Ocean Race AWD Ge £53,435 £48,370 2.0 T5 Cross Country Pro AWD Geart £48,085 £43,542 2.0 T5 Inscription 5dr Geartronic £43,870 £39,707 2.0 T5 Inscription Pro 5dr Geartronic £47,170 £42,685 2.0 T5 R-Design 5dr Geartronic £43,120 £39,030 2.0 T5 R-Design Pro 5dr Geartronic £46,420 £42,008 2.0 T6 310 Cr Co Ocean Race AWD Ge £57,435 £51,980 2.0 T6 310 Cros Country Pro AWD Ge £52,085 £47,152 2.0 D4 Cross Country AWD Geartroni £42,520 £38,488 476.73 2.0 D4 Cross Co Ocean Race AWD Ge £51,270 £46,385 2.0 D4 Cross Country Pro AWD Geart £45,920 £41,557 2.0 D4 Inscription 5dr Geartronic !!!!! £41,510 £37,547 428.97 2.0 D4 Inscription Pro 5dr Geartronic !!!!! £44,810 £40,525 2.0 D4 Momentum 5dr Geartronic !!!!! £37,760 £34,162 380.8 2.0 D4 Momentum Pro 5dr Geartronic !!!!! £41,010 £37,095 2.0 D4 R-Design 5dr Geartronic !!!!! £40,760 £36,870 402.16 2.0 D4 R-Design Pro 5dr Geartronic !!!!! £44,060 £39,848 2.0 D5 PowerPulse Cross Co AWD Ge £46,320 £41,918 529.71 2.0 D5 PowerPul Inscription AWD Ge !!!!! £47,320 £42,820 540.14 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design AWD Ge !!!!! £46,570 £42,144 511.63 2.0 D5 PowerP R-Design Pro AWD Ge !!!!! £49,870 £45,122 2.0 D5 PP Cross Country Pro AWD Ge £50,035 £45,301 2.0 D5 PP Inscription Pro AWD Geart !!!!! £50,620 £45,799 -
Cost per mile 45% 44% 45% 43% 46% 44% 46% 44% 47% 45% 41% 40% 40% 38% 42% 40% 40% 41% 39% 39%
20% / 40%
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT The S90 is a ine executive saloon, and if you’re in the market for comfortable premium motoring, you should de initely consider it Doors 4 Seats 5 L 4963mm W 2019mm H 1443mm Boot 500litres 2.0 T4 Inscription 4dr Geartronic £38,870 £35,194 8.7 130 190 221 42.2 155/32% £204/£409 2.0 T4 Inscription Pro 4dr Geartronic £42,170 £38,173 8.7 130 190 221 42.2 155/32% £222/£444 2.0 T4 Momentum 4dr Geartronic £35,620 £32,261 8.7 130 190 221 42.2 155/32% £187/£374 2.0 T4 Momentum Pro 4dr Geartronic £38,370 £34,743 8.7 130 190 221 42.2 155/32% £202/£403 2.0 T4 R-Design 4dr Geartronic £38,120 £34,517 8.7 130 190 221 42.2 155/32% £200/£401 2.0 T4 R-Design Pro 4dr Geartronic £41,420 £37,496 8.7 130 190 221 42.2 155/32% £218/£436 2.0 T5 Inscription 4dr Geartronic £41,870 £37,902 6.8 140 250 258 42.8 154/31% £213/£427 2.0 T5 Inscription Pro 4dr Geartronic £45,170 £40,880 6.8 140 250 258 42.8 154/31% £230/£461 2.0 T5 R-Design 4dr Geartronic £41,120 £37,225 6.8 140 250 258 42.8 154/31% £210/£419 2.0 T5 R-Design Pro 4dr Geartronic £44,420 £40,203 6.8 140 250 258 42.8 154/31% £227/£453 2.0 D4 Inscription 4dr Geartronic !!!!! £39,510 £35,742 409.71 8.2 140 190 295 61.4 121/28% £183/£366 63.35 2.0 D4 Inscription Pro 4dr Geartronic !!!!! £42,810 £38,720 8.2 140 190 295 61.4 121/28% £199/£397 72.39 2.0 D4 Momentum 4dr Geartronic !!!!! £35,760 £32,357 361.76 8.2 140 190 295 60.1 123/28% £166/£331 57.71 2.0 D4 Momentum Pro Geartronic !!!!! £39,010 £35,290 8.2 140 190 295 61.4 121/28% £181/£362 62.63 2.0 D4 R-Design 4dr Geartronic !!!!! £38,760 £35,065 381.42 8.2 140 190 295 61.4 121/28% £180/£359 60.38 2.0 D4 R-Design Pro 4dr Geartronic !!!!! £42,060 £38,043 8.2 140 190 295 61.4 121/28% £195/£390 67.33 2.0 D5 PowerPul Inscription AWD Ge !!!!! £45,320 £41,015 518.05 7 149 235 354 52.3 142/32% £239/£477 77.93 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design AWD Ge !!!!! £44,570 £40,339 502.64 7 149 235 354 52.3 142/32% £235/£469 74.95 2.0 D5 PowerP R-Design Pro AWD Ge !!!!! £47,870 £43,317 7 149 235 354 52.3 142/32% £252/£505 81.34 2.0 D5 PP Inscription Pro AWD Geart !!!!! £48,620 £43,994 7 149 235 354 52.3 142/32% £256/£513 84.99
S90 SALOON
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
RUNNING COSTS
Insurance group 22E 23E 22E 22E
30E 32E 29E 31E 30E 32E 36E 40E 39E 35E 37E 35E 37E 41E 40E 32E 35E 34E 28E 30E 27E 29E 28E 30E 37E 34E 33E 36E 36E 36E
31E 32E 30E 31E 31E 31E 36E 37E 36E 37E 28E 31E 27E 30E 28E 30E 33E 33E 35E 36E
VOLVO
VERDICT
Contract hire per month -
0-62mph (sec) 9.4 9.4 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 9.9 10.2 9.9 10.2 9.9 10.2 9.9 10.2 9.9 10.2 9.9 10.2 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9
Max speed (mph) 124 124 130 130 130 130 130 130 140 140 140 140 140 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 124 130 130 130 130 130
Power (ps) 156 156 190 190 190 190 190 190 247 247 247 247 247 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 190 190 190 190 190
196 196 221 221 221 221 221 221 258 258 258 258 258 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 295 295 295 295 295
Torque (lb/ft) 45.6 44.8 40.9 40.4 40.9 40.9 40.9 40.4 39.8 39.8 39.8 39.8 39.8 58.9 52.3 57.6 51.4 58.9 52.3 58.9 52.3 58.9 52.3 57.6 51.4 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5
144/29% 146/30% 161/33% 163/33% 161/33% 161/33% 161/33% 163/33% 166/34% 164/33% 166/34% 164/33% 166/34% 127/29% 142/32% 128/29% 146/33% 127/29% 142/32% 127/29% 142/32% 127/29% 142/32% 128/29% 146/33% 133/30% 131/30% 133/30% 131/30% 133/30%
£141/£282 £156/£311 £187/£374 £196/£391 £173/£347 £182/£364 £183/£367 £194/£388 £224/£448 £195/£391 £210/£420 £192/£383 £208/£417 £151/£302 £174/£348 £159/£317 £188/£376 £139/£278 £161/£322 £146/£293 £169/£338 £148/£296 £171/£341 £157/£314 £186/£373 £195/£391 £175/£351 £183/£366 £172/£344 £182/£363
20% / 40%
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53% 52% 52% 51% 52% 51% 53% 52% 50% 51% 51% 52% 51% 50% 50% 49% 49% 50% 50% 49% 49% 50% 51% 49% 50% 49% 50% 50% 51% 50%
XC90 SUV
310 310 310 310 235 235 235 235 235
295 295 295 295 354 354 354 354 354
35 34.1 35 34.1 47.3 47.3 47.3 47.3 45.6
187/37% 192/37% 187/37% 192/37% 158/35% 158/35% 158/35% 158/35% 162/36%
£351/£702 £381/£763 £349/£698 £375/£750 £315/£630 £292/£585 £310/£620 £313/£625 £347/£694
98.77 86.07 90.53 97.6 98.55
52% 50% 52% 50% 50% 50% 48% 49% 47%
£33,901 £35,420 £31,451 £32,970 £33,264 £40,070 £35,371 £36,890 £34,734 £30,896 £32,578 £32,415 £34,097 £28,446 £30,128 £29,965 £31,647 £39,620 £34,930 £36,449 -
Monthly company car tax bill
VERDICT Classy, practical, spacious and re ined, the XC90 is a superb seven-seater Doors 5 Seats 7 L 4950mm W 2140mm H 1776mm Boot 451litres 2.0 T6 310 Inscription AWD Geartron £57,835 6.5 140 2.0 T6 310 Inscription Pro AWD Gear £63,145 6.5 140 2.0 T6 310 R-Design AWD Geartronic £57,435 6.5 140 2.0 T6 310 R-Design Pro AWD Geartr £62,095 6.5 140 2.0 D5 PowerPulse Inscriptio AWD Ge !!!!! £54,885 657.66 7.8 137 2.0 D5 PowerPul Momentum AWD Ge !!!!! £50,985 547.76 7.8 137 2.0 D5 PowerP Momentu Pro AWD Ge !!!!! £53,985 7.8 137 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design AWD Ge !!!!! £54,485 645.64 7.8 137 2.0 D5 PowerP R-Design Pro AWD Ge !!!!! £58,735 7.8 137
£29,460 £31,360 £34,570 £36,120 £32,070 £33,620 £33,920 £35,820 £40,070 £36,070 £37,620 £35,420 £37,320 £31,510 £33,220 £33,060 £34,770 £29,010 £30,720 £30,560 £32,270 £30,860 £32,570 £32,760 £34,470 £39,620 £35,620 £37,170 £34,970 £36,870
RUNNING COSTS
Cost per mile
50% 52% 47% 46% 49% 47% 49% 47% 45% 44% 47% 45% 47% 45% 45% 47% 45%
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KEY INFO
Retained value @3yrs/36k miles
VERDICT The XC60 is not the best large SUV to drive but, being classy inside, roomy and well equipped, it's still a strong option Doors 5 Seats 5 L 4688mm W 2117mm H 1658mm Boot 598litres 2.0 T8 390 Hybrid Inscriptio AWD Ge £55,880 5.5 140 390 295 122.8 52/0% -/2.0 T8 390 Hybrid R-Design AWD Gea £53,880 5.5 140 390 295 122.8 52/0% -/2.0 T5 250 Inscription AWD Geartron £43,685 6.8 137 250 258 37.8 173/35% £250/£499 2.0 T5 250 Inscription Pro AWD Gear £47,585 6.8 137 250 258 37.8 173/35% £272/£545 2.0 T5 250 Momentum AWD Geartro £39,120 6.8 137 250 258 38.7 169/34% £218/£437 2.0 T5 250 Momentum Pro AWD Gea £41,570 6.8 137 250 258 38.7 169/34% £232/£465 2.0 T5 250 R-Design AWD Geartronic £41,685 6.8 137 250 258 37.8 173/35% £238/£476 2.0 T5 250 R-Design Pro AWD Geartr £46,385 6.8 137 250 258 36.8 178/36% £273/£546 2.0 D4 Inscription 5dr AWD £42,020 8.8 127 190 295 52.3 142/32% £221/£442 2.0 D4 Inscription Pro 5dr AWD £45,920 8.8 127 190 295 52.3 142/32% £242/£484 2.0 D4 Momentum 5dr AWD £37,770 8.8 127 190 295 53.3 139/31% £192/£384 2.0 D4 Momentum Pro 5dr AWD £40,220 8.8 127 190 295 53.3 139/31% £205/£410 2.0 D4 R-Design 5dr AWD £40,020 8.8 127 190 295 52.3 142/32% £210/£421 2.0 D4 R-Design Pro 5dr AWD £44,720 8.8 127 190 295 51.4 145/33% £243/£486 2.0 D5 PowerPulse Inscriptio AWD Ge !!!!! £47,135 7.2 137 235 354 48.7 152/34% £262/£524 81.18 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design AWD Ge £45,135 7.2 137 235 354 48.7 152/34% £251/£502 79.51 2.0 D5 PowerP R-Design Pro AWD Ge £49,835 7.2 137 235 354 47.1 158/35% £286/£571 86.77
XC60 SUV
1.5 T3 R-Design 5dr 1.5 T3 R-Design Pro 5dr 2.0 T4 Inscription AWD Geartronic 2.0 T4 Inscription Pro AWD Geartroni 2.0 T4 Momentum AWD Geartronic 2.0 T4 Momentum Pro AWD Geartron 2.0 T4 R-Design 5dr AWD Geartronic 2.0 T4 R-Design Pro AWD Geartronic 2.0 T5 First Edition AWD Geartronic 2.0 T5 Inscription AWD Geartronic 2.0 T5 Inscription Pro AWD Geartroni 2.0 T5 R-Design 5dr AWD Geartronic 2.0 T5 R-Design Pro AWD Geartronic 2.0 D3 Inscription 5dr 2.0 D3 Inscription 5dr AWD 2.0 D3 Inscription Pro 5dr 2.0 D3 Inscription Pro 5dr AWD 2.0 D3 Momentum 5dr 2.0 D3 Momentum 5dr AWD 2.0 D3 Momentum Pro 5dr 2.0 D3 Momentum Pro 5dr AWD 2.0 D3 R-Design 5dr 2.0 D3 R-Design 5dr AWD 2.0 D3 R-Design Pro 5dr 2.0 D3 R-Design Pro 5dr AWD 2.0 D4 190 First Edition AWD Geartro 2.0 D4 190 Inscription AWD Geartron 2.0 D4 190 Inscription Pro AWD Gear 2.0 D4 190 R-Design AWD Geartronic 2.0 D4 190 R-Design Pro AWD Geartr
OUR STAR RATINGS !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! Good !!!!! Average !!!!! Below par !!!!! Poor FOR KEY SEE P115
MODEL DETAILS
Price on the road
KEY INFO
Target Price 020 8267 4138
VOLVO
Gov’t MPG True MPG
MODEL DETAILS
CO2 g/km/ tax liability
A TO Z VOLVO
41E 41E 41E 41E 37E 37E 39E 38E 40E
36E 37E 35E 36E 36E 37E 32E 32E 31E 31E 31E 32E 35E 35E 36E
22E 23E 27E 27E 26E 26E 26E 27E 33E 32E 32E 31E 31E 23E 23E 23E 23E 22E 23E 23E 23E 22E 23E 23E 30E 29E 30E 29E 30E
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