New Medium cars
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Vauxhall Astra (2004-2009)
New price: £13,115 - £25,815
The sharply revamped Astra is available in a wide range of set ups, going form mild 1.4 litre to spicy SRi and VXR spec. Enough to rival a VW Golf? -
Vauxhall Astra (2009-)
New price: £13,115 - £25,155
The latest version of Vauxhall's long running Astra line aims to up the model's quality and offer a mature drive. Read the Which? verdict. -
Volkswagen Beetle (1999-2011)
New price: £12,990 - £22,655
The 'new' Beetle has been around a while now; over ten years to be precise. How does it measure up to the competition these days? -
Volkswagen Beetle (2012-)
New price: - - £26,250
Don't miss our video review of VW's all-new Beetle -
Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012)
New price: £13,610 - £33,465
The latest Golf and the sixth redesign of the model is due for replacement soon. Is it still the pinnacle of medium hatchback refinement, build quality and driving enjoyment? -
Volkswagen Golf (2013-)
New price: £16,530 - £28,880
Can the all-new VW Golf retain its crown as the hatchback king? -
Volkswagen Golf GTI (2009-2012)
New price: £21,620 - £33,465
Volkswagen's Golf GTI is one of the most iconic cars of the past 30 years, and the latest model has recaptured the glories of early versions. -
Volkswagen Jetta (2006-2011)
New price: £17,090 - £23,405
The Jetta is essentially a Golf MK5 with a boot, but it strongly resembles the larger Passat. Its only real rivals are the Volvo S40 and Seat Exeo. -
Volkswagen Jetta (2011-)
New price: £17,865 - £23,405
Volkswagen's latest Jetta hits the streets, so who is this medium three-box-saloon trying to please? -
Volvo C30 (2007-)
New price: £15,145 - £25,680
The C30 takes aim at cars like the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. The question is, is it good enough? Our road testers have been taking notes. -
Volvo V40 (2012-)
New price: £19,115 - £33,805
Is it V for victory from Volvo's new five-door hatchback?
Used Medium cars
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Alfa Romeo 147 (2001-2010)
Used price: From £1,650
The three- and five-door hatchback Alfa Romeo 147 (2001-2010) is as sporty as you'd expect. But does visibility and boot space measure up? -
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010-)
Used price: From £13,450
Alfa's new medium hatch driven. The smart new Giulietta assessed inside and out. -
Audi A3 (1996-2003)
Used price: From £1,450
The Audi A3 three- and five-door hatchback range, built from 1996-2003. It's based on the Golf Mk3 but with a dash of Audi posh thrown in. -
Audi A3 Sportback (2003-2013)
Used price: From £5,150
The second-generation Audi A3 Sportback. A five-door hatchback range, built from 2003 onwards. Better than the first generation? Which? finds out. -
Audi A3 hatchback (2003-2012)
Used price: From £4,195
Full review and test data for the Audi A3 three-door hatchback range, built from 2003 to 2012. Resale value alone makes it a rival to the Ford Focus. -
BMW 1 Series hatchback (2004-2011)
Used price: From £5,175
BMW's distinctive 1 Series, initially five-door only, was given a facelift in 2007 when the three-door was introduced. -
BMW 3 Series Compact (2001-2005)
Used price: From £2,925
BMW's hatchback version of its 3 Series - an interesting medium car choice -
Chevrolet Cruze (2009-)
Used price: From £7,175
Full review and test data for the Chevrolet Cruze, a compact saloon replacing Daewoo's Lacetti, produced from 2009 onwards. -
Chevrolet Lacetti (2004-2011)
Used price: From £1,875
Can the cheap-to-buy Chevrolet Lacetti, originally known as the Daewoo Lacetti, hold its own in the crowded medium cars market? -
Citroën C4 (2004-2010)
Used price: From £2,795
Full review and test data for the Citroën C4, the French brand's small family car closely related to the Peugeot 308 and produced from 2004 onwards. -
Citroën C4 (2011-)
Used price: From £10,595
How does the new Citroën C4 stand up to the strong medium hatch competition? -
Citroën Xsara (1997-2004)
Used price: From £695
Launched way back in 1997 and given a modern restyling in 2000, the medium Citroën Xsara shares it's running gear with the Peugeot 306.
