What's the best hatchback for £4000?

I'm looking to purchase a reasonable diesel five-door hatchback for between £4000- £5000. I'm a sucker for power so the sportier models are preferred. So far I've come to decide the best "bang for buck" is from a Mazda 3 or Volkswagen Golf. Can you recommend any other cars which might be of my interest?

Asked on 21 August 2014 by spritchard

Answered by Honest John

Your bucks could go bang with any £4000 - £5000 diesel. Check them out in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar

Currently, the most reliable seem to be the KIA cee'd 1.6CRDI and Hyundai i30 1.6CRDI. But a Honda Civic 1.8iES or SE gives almost as good mpg with excellent reliability.

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