Mégane RS (2004-2006)
Distinctive, loud and fun, the Mégane offers a great blend of unique styling, torquey engine and practicality. It’s not as hardcore as some of its rivals, though.
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl, 225bhp
Insurance group: 17
Econ/CO2: 25.3mpg/209g/km
Prices: From £7,000