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Which? Car names the best and worst medium cars, based on the UK's most detailed road test reviews, safety scores and unique reliability ratings. Also read our Top 10 medium car buying tips for more guidance on how to find your ideal hatchback or compact saloon, or watch our taster video reviews below. Log-on to watch full video reviews of dozens of new and used cars.

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New Medium cars

59 New Medium cars reviews available

  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010-)

    Alfa G grey f3q static office

    New price: £17,750 - £26,695

    Alfa's new medium hatch driven. The smart new Giulietta assessed inside and out.
  • Audi A3 Sportback

    Audi A3 Sportback

    New price: £19,945 - £27,300

    All-new five-door version of the A3 hatchback
  • Audi A3 Sportback (2003-2013)

    A3 Sportback blue driving f3q

    New price: £17,280 - £33,585

    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)

    Audi A3 Mk26

    New price: £16,605 - £32,825

    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.
  • Audi A3 hatchback (2012-)

    1-Audi-A3

    New price: - - £27,990

    Has the latest A3 got what it takes to be the leading luxury medium hatchback?
  • BMW 1 Series (2011-)

    BMW 1 Series 2011 1a

    New price: £17,630 - £34,395

    Does the second generation of BMW's high-tech hatchback have what it takes to beat talented rivals like the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-class?
  • BMW 1 Series hatchback (2004-2011)

    BMW 1 Series 3 Door

    New price: £18,025 - £28,765

    BMW's distinctive 1 Series, initially five-door only, was given a facelift in 2007 when the three-door was introduced.
  • Chevrolet Cruze (2009-)

    chevrolet cruze

    New price: £13,790 - £20,605

    Full review and test data for the Chevrolet Cruze, a compact saloon replacing Daewoo's Lacetti, produced from 2009 onwards.
  • Chevrolet Lacetti (2004-2011)

    Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon 2

    New price: £11,175 - £14,545

    Can the cheap-to-buy Chevrolet Lacetti, originally known as the Daewoo Lacetti, hold its own in the crowded medium cars market?
  • Chrysler Delta (2011-)

    Chrysler Delta 1

    New price: £15,985 - £25,700

    Which? tests the Chrysler Delta, launched in 2011, a medium hatchback derived from the Lancia Delta
  • Citroën C4 (2004-2010)

    Citroen C4 2009 6

    New price: £14,540 - £19,280

    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-)

    Citroen C4 Silver ftq static

    New price: £13,995 - £20,905

    How does the new Citroën C4 stand up to the strong medium hatch competition?

Used Medium cars

64 Used Medium cars reviews available

  • Hyundai Accent (2006-2008)

    Hyundai Accent 06 1

    Used price: From £2,375

    Full review and test data for the Hyundai Accent, a compact and affordable Ford Focus sized hatchback, produced from 2006 to 2008.
  • Hyundai i30 (2007-2012)

    Hyundai i30 1 2008

    Used price: From £5,525

    The Hyundai i30 is a big step on from the company's previous family hatchbacks. It's a sister model to the Kia Cee'd, but does Hyundai have the edge?
  • Kia Cee'd (2007-2012)

    Kia Ceed 1

    Used price: From £4,795

    Forget the daft name, the Kia Cee'd is a medium hatch that takes on the Focus and Golf. And it's cheaper than either.
  • Kia Cerato (2004-2006)

    Kia Cerato Hatch 1

    Used price: From £2,175

    Full review and test data for the Kia Cerato, a small family car produced as a saloon and hatchback and the forerunner to the Cee'd, produced from 2004 to 2006.
  • Lexus CT 200h (2011-)

    1 Lexus CT 200H Silver ftq 1024 x 768

    Used price: From £20,500

    The Lexus CT 200h is the Japanese carmaker's first foray into medium hatchback territory, where it faces stiff competition from other premium brands.
  • MG 6 (2011-)

    MG 6 1

    Used price: From £8,995

    The MG 6 is the reborn brand's new hatchback - will it bring MG back into the big time?
  • Mazda 3 (2004-2009)

    Mazda3 blue driving f3q 2006

    Used price: From £3,125

    Based on the Ford Focus, the Mazda 3 never matched that car in the sales stakes. How does it stack up against the Focus and VW Golf?
  • Mazda 3 (2009-)

    Mazda3 2012

    Used price: From £8,595

    The latest Mazda 3 takes the game to the Ford Focus and VW Golf, and is also available in fiery hot MPS guise. Our testers put it through its paces.
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (1998-2004)

    A Class 1

    Used price: From £1,625

    Full review and test data for the Mercedes-Benz A-class, a hatchback small car and the baby of the Mercedes family, produced from 1998 to 2004.
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (2005-2012)

    Mercedes A Class 6

    Used price: From £4,725

    The second-generation Mercedes-Benz A-class offers space to match many medium cars in a supermini-sized body. Can it live up to its high prices?
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (2005-2011)

    Mercedes B Class 3

    Used price: From £7,095

    The B-class shares its platform and front-wheel-drive layout with it's sister model, the A-class, but offers more room inside. Find out how it fares.
  • Mini Countryman (2010-)

    Mini-Countryman-1

    Used price: From £13,250

    A Mini with room for five adults, plus a decent boot and optional 4WD.

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