Are you in the market for a family car? You're in luck because there are plenty of options to choose from. While crossovers and MPVs are good options, you can't go wrong with a hatchback.
Perfect for small families looking for a compact and stylish car, they offer the perfect all-round package that family cars require.
But which is the best family hatchback on the market? To help you choose, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has made a list of the top 5 family hatchback's available in the UK.
We discuss:
Thanks to its strong performance, high quality interior cabin and great driving dynamics, the Volkswagen Golf is one of the best family car hatchbacks in the UK and a great lease choice for those who want a vehicle to combine family and professional life.
Equipped with a wide range of refined engines, the Volkswagen Golf promises you a strong, sharp performance, whether on busy city streets or the open road.
Inside, the Volkswagen Golf spacious cabin also promises a comfortable and practical ride thanks to its impressive, classy interior.
The Ford Focus is a car that always performs well in annual car sales, and it's not hard to see why. Providing a superior interior quality with a comfortable cabin, it's the perfect space for long family trips and is one of the best family car hatchbacks.
The best thing on the Ford Focus however is the way that drives. With a variety of strong and economical, efficient engines, including an EcoBoost hybrid, you can enjoy both a comfortable and economical ride.
You'll also get Ford's brilliant SYNC 4 software that comes with connected navigation, a 13.2-inch touchscreen, and smartphone connectivity. It's that good, that SYNC 4 came second in our blog, Best In-Car Entertainment Systems.
For those that are looking for a sharp, good looking family hatchback then Seat Leon may be the car for you. Stylish on the outside, stylish on the inside, the Seat Leon boasts a spacious cabin equipped with high quality materials to for an upmarket feel.
Under the bonnet, the Seat Leon comes to life with a variety of efficient petrol and diesel engines offering smooth, strong performance making it ideal for long motorway trips or nipping in and out of busy city streets.
It's also available with a plug-in hybrid variant, which is definitely worth considering for those who frequently drive in urban areas.
Yes, the Seat Leon won't wow you, but it gets the job done with no fuss at all, and that's why its one of our best family hatchbacks.
The Audi A3 Sportback has been an ever-present on roads in the UK for some time and is undoubedtly one of the best family hatchback cars on the market. A premium family hatchback with a sharp exterior and a tech-laden interior, it will offer your family a first-class driving experience.
It's not just about looks and tech, though. The A3 Sportback also has a practical interior that will fit the bill for family life. There's a decent amount of space regardless of where you're sitting, and you get 380 litres of boot space, which can be extended to 1,200 litres with the rear seats folded.
You can also choose from petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid engines. All return respectable performance, and you'll be satisfied both around town and on the motorway. The plug-in hybrids are a great option, combining a petrol engine with an electric motor and battery. They can drive up to 40 miles on pure-electric power.
Our last but not least in the list of our best family hatchback's is the Mazda 3. As one of the most stylish family cars, the Mazda 3 is a great lease alternative for the Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus and the Vauxhall Astra.
Mazda has a good reputation for building stylish, affordable cars, and Mazda 3 isn't an exception. With its spacious cabin and excellent standard equipment such as a navigation system, it promises you never to get lost.
When it comes to engines and performance, the Mazda 3 comes to life with powerful diesel and petrol engines that tackle whatever is thrown in their way.
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