There's a car for everyone in this sector. This biggest selling sector offers versatility, improved car safety and choice. Running costs can vary so compare the Co2s, fuel consumption and car insurance groups. Because cars in this category are so similar it's worth viewing as many comparisons as you can. It's also worth looking at second hand cars for sale. See how medium/small cars for sale in the UK compare.

Medium/small cars mostly come in at 4.2, 4.3m long which makes them all remarkably similar. The only way to make a difference is to separate them into premium brands, popular brands, value brands.

Premium brands - Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series - have a high entry price. The attraction is their capable engines and custom trim which can take you near £30,000.

Popular brands come in at £2,000 or more, less than premium brands entry price with better space, and engines to match the capabilities of premium brands entry offers. The question is what can you get when you pay £2,000 more for a popular brand? The answer is a lot.

For a bit over £20,000 you can buy a Ford RS, Vauxhall VXR, Renault RenaultSport or Honda Type-R with amazing capabilities.

Value brands are waking up the market with super low prices at two thirds the price of premium brands. The real worry is nobody can cry quality. These value brands are well built, with proven reliability and durability plus some give you longer warranties.

If this sounds confusing - don't worry - all cars in this class can deliver style, space, a good drive and economy. Newer models are achieving Euro NCAP 5-star ratings and an increasing number have ESP as standard across their range. They all live up to their reputation as 'the car for everyone.'

One thing's for sure, price is not necessarily an indication of pleasure. You could say as they're all so similar you're best buying on price.

We compare car make, model, body, engine & transmissions. Plus medium/small car dimensions, performance, fuel economy, and CO2 emissions figures. Also safety and car insurance groups.

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