Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S Tronic
The A1 is a very mature supermini, although it's not that engaging
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Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S Tronic

The smallest, cheapest Audi has a fine interior - but offers nothing else new in the class

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S Tronic
Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi Sport
The steering feels a little indirect and artificial
First Drive

Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi Sport

Has a certain endearing Gallic aplomb, but TDCi Fiesta is better

Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi Sport
Audi R8 V8 supercharged
Car now has 548bhp at 7500rpm – up 30bhp on the V10, but 12bhp down on the hardcore GT
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Audi R8 V8 supercharged

Supercharger gives Audi R8 V8 the performance of a V10

Audi R8 V8 supercharged
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
3.0-litre V6 produces 237bhp and 406 lb ft of torque
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Porsche Cayenne Diesel

At almost half the price of the Turbo it's difficult to ignore

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI SE
The Fabia's biggest problem is its staid, conservative and resolutely sensible image
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Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI SE

All-new diesel Fabia makes for a tempting ownership proposition

Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI SE
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Citroën C3 1.6 e-HDi

It won’t save the planet, but Peugeot/Citroen’s new diesel micro-hybrid system is still worth having

Citroën C3 1.6 e-HDi
Skoda Fabia vRS Estate
The 178bhp TSI engine is powerful, flexible and rewarding to use
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Skoda Fabia vRS Estate

Hot baby estate is a niche within a niche, but it pleasingly blends performance and practicality

Skoda Fabia vRS Estate
Mini First 1.6
The First now has a larger 1.6 engine
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Mini First 1.6

Improved base Mini, not exactly cheap but refined, comfortable and with a better engine

Mini First 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Renault claims a top speed of 87mph
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Renault Fluence Z.E.

Great in the city, reasonably priced and cheap to run - but there are ride and range concerns

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion
Car has a range of 150km, or 93 miles
First Drive

Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion

Makes electric tech feel like something you could use every day

Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion

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