11 best hatchbacks

The hatchback body was specially invented for city cars. A short rear overhang makes parking a lot easier. In addition, the stylish design of such cars does not go out of fashion, personifying the rhythm of a big city. The largest number of hatchbacks is produced, of course, in a compact class. But gradually, cars in such a body appear in more respectable segments of the market - everyone wants to be able to park normally in the megalopolis. When choosing a hatchback, several factors play a significant role:

1. The number of passengers. The most compact members of the family are designed to carry only two people, there are also four and five-seater cars.
2. Fuel consumption. In the urban cycle, this is important.
3. Equipment. Some people need an automatic transmission and help system when starting off on an ascent, and for someone the main thing is airbags and ISOFIX attachments.
4. The size of the trunk. Of course, the smaller the car, the smaller the capacity of the cargo compartment.
5. Engine power. For novice drivers are better suited cars with a small displacement units, lovers of fast driving choose more dynamic engines.

In our review - the most popular in our country and in the world hatchbacks. When placing places in the ranking, we considered:

• reviews of car owners after prolonged use;
• the reputation of the manufacturer;
• recommendations of authoritative publications.

Best cheap hatchbacks

Despite the fact that more and more models of cars are produced in this category, and every year something new appears on the market, there are several really successful versions of budget urban hatchbacks, many of which are produced over the years and even decades, always enjoying popularity with customers. As a rule, these are compact enough cars for a small family, economical and maneuverable. An important advantage is also reliability, good adaptation to difficult road conditions and low cost of spare parts.

5 Lada Kalina hatchback

The second-generation Lada Kalina in the back of a hatchback has an attractive modern design, an improved engine range and a decent set of options: driver's airbag, ISOFIX mounting for child seats and the ABS system even come as standard. At the same time, the price of cars is the lowest in the category. Another advantage is the excellent ground clearance - 160 mm. In collaboration with Renault engineers, the Lada Kalina suspension has been seriously reworked and now demonstrates quite decent stability and controllability.

Russian buyers are satisfied with unpretentiousness, maintainability and, of course, an affordable car price. Also indisputable advantage is the low cost of spare parts. Among the shortcomings is the lack of soundproofing of the cabin, not too comfortable fit behind the wheel and a stiff suspension.

4 Kia picanto

This miniature hatchback is a record for economy: the manufacturer claims that fuel consumption in the combined cycle is only 4.4 liters. In addition, already in the base car is equipped with front airbags and anchorages for the ISOFIX child seat. For better adaptation to domestic conditions, the KIA Picanto's ground clearance has been increased to 161 mm. The tire pressure monitoring system warns the driver of a wheel being punched.

Buyers claim that this car is a great option for the city. According to reviews, Picanto is maneuverable, steady in corners, comfortable and economical hatchback. Another advantage is a fairly large trunk, which, with the rear seats folded down, can easily be increased to 1010 liters. Disadvantages: low engine power and a close second row of seats.

3 Smart fortwo

Mercedes remains true to its idea of ​​creating the perfect car for the city. The new Smart fortwo is more convenient, more maneuverable and safer than the previous model. The developers took into account all the wishes of users: a robotic transmission, causing a lot of complaints, gave way to a five-speed mechanics, the new suspension perfectly holds the road and copes well with potholes. The salon has become wider by 11 centimeters, which gives additional space for elbows and knees.

The owners of this truly urban car are in awe of its compact dimensions: parking in even the most difficult places is no longer a problem. Surprisingly spacious trunk, fuel consumption - 4.7 liters in the combined cycle - complement the list of advantages. In addition, this is a Mercedes, albeit a tiny one, so reliability and safety are top notch. The disadvantage is quite a high price for cars of this class.

2 Renault SANDERO

Renault SANDERO of the new generation is produced at AvtoVAZ production facilities and is adapted to the maximum for Russia: 155 mm ground clearance, enhanced engine protection and adaptation to starting in cold climates. At the same time, the car has the most spacious cabin in the class of subcompact cars and the trunk 320 liters. According to the results of crash tests Euro NCAP hatchback earned 4 stars for safety, which is an excellent result for this category of cars. Basic equipment is equipped in Spartan. It should be noted that the price difference between the initial and top models is about 25%, so with the price of 697,990 rubles, you can get climate control, an on-board computer, and a lot of other pleasant options.

Hatchback owners consider it an economical and reliable car. According to reviews, it is convenient to park on it, the speaker is good, spare parts are inexpensive. Small complaints cause insufficient insulation and stiffness of the suspension.

1 FORD FIESTA

This compact hatchback has gone through many transformations, but still is one of the best-selling cars in Russia and in the world.Modern, dynamic appearance, excellent performance in crash tests and amazing equipment in this class of cars - these are the three main reasons why this model has been in the top lines of the ratings for more than forty years. The Ford Fiesta offered on the Russian market is well adapted to domestic conditions: the clearance is increased to 167 mm, the suspension is made more energy-intensive, and the heated windshield, mirrors, seats and even the steering wheel are provided.

All, as one owners of this car, listing its advantages, begin with the definition of "economical". Indeed, the consumption of 5.9 liters in the combined cycle is an excellent indicator even for class B. Customers praise a good design, a large enough trunk, maneuverability and reliability of the car. Of the minuses - expensive parts.

The best middle class hatchbacks

If the budget for the purchase of a hatchback exceeds a million rubles, it becomes possible to purchase a car that, in addition to compactness and maneuverability, will provide the owner with additional benefits: excellent cabin ergonomics, advanced equipment and comfortable driving.

3 Toyota Prius

The world's first massive hybrid car received a new body in a truly futuristic design. Now he is more like a spacecraft. The interior in white plastic is unusual, but involuntarily attracts the eye, and the well-thought-out ergonomics of the seats guarantee comfort to the driver and passengers. The hybrid power plant, which has won numerous awards from reputable organizations, has become more perfect, providing a reduction in fuel consumption by an additional 12 percent.

The owners ofToyotaPrius, first of all, like its environmental friendliness and low levels of harmful emissions. Buyers also praise the excellent dynamics - due to the combined power plant, the car starts silently and quickly, almost instantly reacts to the driver's actions, and easily makes any maneuvers. In general, only two drawbacks are mentioned in the reviews: a long front overhang and a small ground clearance.

2 Mazda3 Hatchback

Smooth, streamlined, forward-looking lines distinguish the Mazda3 in the hatchback body. The interior of the car can be briefly described in two words: space and comfort. The MZD Connect multimedia system helps the driver to control the mobile phone and other devices without compromising safe driving. Technology G-Vectoring Control is designed to improve handling, improve the smoothness of the movement, ensure reliable control of the car even on wet or snow-covered road surfaces.

Experienced drivers say excellent dynamics, maneuverability, nice design cars. At the same time, the Mazda3 is quite economical: fuel consumption on the combined cycle is 5.7 liters. Owners also like that even in the initial configuration there are options such as tire pressure monitoring system and multifunction steering wheel. The disadvantage is the lack of a choice of transmission option: only a six-speed automatic is available.

1 Volvo V40 Cross Country

This Violvo hatchback is specially designed to provide its owner not only comfort and maneuverability in a large city, but also the ability to safely leave the asphalt. 173 mm ground clearance and four-wheel drive make you feel confident on the primer, if the owner of the car decides to spend the weekend in nature. In addition, a wide range of power units is available for this model - from an economical diesel power of 120 hp ,. up to turbocharged petrol maximum power of 245 hp Already in the base of the car is equipped with an automatic transmission, dual-zone climate control and intelligent safety system City Safety.

Hatchback owners are pleased with the well-thought-out cabin ergonomics, fast and precise maneuvering in heavy traffic, and also praise City Safety. According to reviews, this system reacts to the occurrence of dangerous situations almost instantly, providing substantial assistance to the driver.

Top Premium Hatchbacks

In the premium class, hatchbacks are still giving up their positions to sedans and coupes, but every year there are more of them: even eminent brands are thinking about producing more compact cars for the city. Typically, these machines are equipped with more powerful engines, have an exclusive external and internal design, as well as equipped with the most modern electronics.

3 BMW 1 Series

Sporty character, acceleration to 100 km in 8.5 seconds and an advanced digital integration system - the most urban of all BMW cars most adapted to life in the metropolis. At the same time, a full range of multimedia functions is available even in the basic configuration. Safety is traditionally at a high level: the front and side airbags of the driver and passenger, as well as inflatable curtains for the first and second row of seats are present in all versions of the hatchback.

Car owners praise the comfort, reliability and thoughtfulness of every detail. The convenience of adjusting seats, rear seats, folding to the floor, a fairly spacious interior and a short overhang, convenient for parking also earn the highest marks for drivers. The disadvantages are, perhaps, to include only a small ground clearance - in the BMW 1 Series it is only 130 mm, which can be a problem in domestic conditions.

2 Audi A5 Sportback

Powerful engines, streamlined sporty body style, spacious interior - this premium Audi hatchback is perfect for those who love dynamic driving. From zero to 100 km / hour, the car accelerates in 7.5 seconds. Engineers of the concern have done everything to make driving comfortable and enjoy true pleasure: heated side mirrors, automatic dimming rear-view mirrors, cruise control and an intelligent parking system are even in the initial configuration. Multifunction leather steering wheel complements the list of benefits of cars.

Judging by the reviews of the owners, Audi A5 Sportback has excellent dynamic performance, confidently behaves in any corners, has a very comfortable interior and ergonomics thought through in every detail. Finally, it's just a very beautiful car. The disadvantages are its high cost and expensive parts.

1 Infinity q30

The slogan of the new Infinity Q30 is “defiantly daring.” And this is true - the predatory, rapid design of the updated hatchback attracts admiring glances. This car is the winner of the 2017 Grand Prix of the Za Rulem magazine competition in the compact cars nomination. Of course, this hatchback cannot be called a budget, only the basic equipment of the model falls into the “middle class” category. But even in the initial specification, there is a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 9.1 seconds and a dual-clutch transmission. Complement the picture of dual-zone climate control, front and side airbags, including those for rear passengers and rear parking sensors.

Car owners are delighted with the premium appearance of the Infinity Q30, cabin ergonomics and excellent sound insulation. An important advantage in domestic conditions is increased ground clearance - as much as 172 mm. Enthusiastic reviews also deserve a high seating position and comfort in motion.

Popular vote - who is the best hatchback manufacturer?
We vote!

BMW

Mazda

KIA

Smart

Renault

FORD

Lada

Infinity

Toyota

Audi

Total votes: 152

Vote results