Top 3 Economy Compacts That Make the Grade
Audi A3 Sportback (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Small family cars are the top-selling car category in Ireland. They are affordable, practical and reliable. Best of all, manufacturers sweeten the deal with new and attractive features each successive model year to gain traction in this important segment.
What a car needs to make it in this category
If a car is to enjoy wide acceptance across the population, it needs features to please every buyer category.
The most popular compact sedans are built to be roomy enough to transport a family of four or five comfortably and safely. They are well-designed, come with superior build quality and are priced for the mass market. If you need a small family car that is economical to buy and own, what brand or model should you go for?
Seen here are the top three small family cars on the Irish market for 2013. Not only do these offer outstanding value for money, they are so fuel-efficient that driving them in Central London attracts no Congestion Charge.
Audi A3 Sportback
Priced slightly over €19,000, the Audi A3 Sportback is astonishing value for money. This car is a winner for its build quality and its ability to satisfy engaged drivers like no other similarly priced car on the roads today.
The Sportback is a hatchback that shares underpinnings with a two other popular models– the Seat Leon and the Volkswagen Golf. While both these cars offer excellent quality, they do
n’t have the kind of attention to detail or the high quality materials that Audi is known for.
If you are looking for a posh but practical ride that can rival any executive-level car, the Audi A3 Sportback is a sensible choice to make.
Kia Ceed
One thing that draws many buyers to Kia’s products is that they come with a 7-year warranty. The warranty demonstrates the confidence that Kia has in its cars. Kia prices the Ceed starting at €16,000.
Car buyers prefer Hyundai and Kia for the sheer value that they offer. The Ceed, for instance, offers levels of safety, luxury and equipment that are normally seen in cars priced €5,000 higher.
Buyers who want the Ceed’s luxury cabin need to compromise elsewhere – the overall driving experience is less well sorted on the Ceed than it is on well-regarded cars by Volkswagen or Seat. Nevertheless, the Ceed is an excellent budget small family car.
Skoda Octavia
For a family looking for a reliable and economical car that comes with top-notch build quality, the Skoda Octavia is one of the best choices around. At €16,500 onwards, it is better priced than either the Golf or the Ford Focus and offers better levels of equipment, too. Skoda is famous for its enthusiastic owner reviews – these cars are cheap to own and run. On the downside, the Skoda Octavia looks a bit dated and can be an unexciting car to drive.
Josh Hayward is a financial consultant and an automotive enthusiast. His articles mainly appear on personal finance blogs and websites. Not all car insurance policies are the same, visit the link to find out more.
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