Take a hot hatch and give it more power and better handling. A simple recipe for even more fun.Name Engine BHP /rpm LB.FT /rpm BHP /Ton 0-60 mph Max Speed Fuel MPG YearMorego Golf GTI V 250 4cyl, 1984cc Turbo 252 2696.0 155 Petrol’06Mountune Fiesta 140 4cyl, 1596cc 138 1267.9Petrol’09Mountune Fiesta ST185 4cyl,...

The junior division of performance hatches, the insurance friendly cars that are usually the first step on the performance-car ladder for many drivers.Name Engine BHP /rpm LB.FT /rpm BHP /Ton 0-60 mph Max Speed Fuel MPG YearAlfa Romeo MiTo (155) 4cyl, 1368cc Turbo 155 170 137.5 8.0 134 Petrol 33.0 ’09Citroen C2 GT 4cyl,...

Practical family cars that seat five, can fit a weekly shop in the boot but still accelerate to 60mph in under 7 seconds and go on to 150mph or more.Name Engine BHP/rpm LB.FT/rpm BHP/Ton 0-60mph MaxSpeed Fuel MPG YearAbarth 500 4cyl Turbo 135 152 132.5 7.9 128 Petrol’08Abarth 500 Esseesse 4cyl Turbo 160 170 157.1 7.4 131 Petrol ...

Have you ever wondered what’s got the highest top speed – a Golf GTI or Astra VXR? What’s the fastest to 60mph – a Fiesta ST185 or or Corsa 888? Then why not browse through the Driving Spirit performance statistics. You never know, you might be surprised by some of the answers. Hot Hatchbacks If you’re into hot hatches this is what...