Best Hatchbacks in 2021 as reviewed by Australian consumers

Suzuki Swift

· includes 10 listings

4.4 from 186 reviews

TransmissionAutomatic, Manual and Continuously Variable (CVT)

Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel TypePetrol

Starting Price $15,990 to $27,490

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.4 (20)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.6 (19)
Value for Money
4.5 (20)
Noise Level
3.6 (19)
Braking
4.5 (20)
Acceleration / Power
4.0 (20)
Gear Shifting
4.3 (17)
Suspension
3.9 (19)
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 (20)
Handling
4.4 (19)
Interior Design
4.1 (20)
Boot Size
3.4 (20)
Comfort
4.0 (20)
Features
4.2 (20)

Wheels15" Alloy, 15" Steel, 16" Alloy and 17" Alloy
ANCAP Safety Rating4 Stars to 5 Stars
Fuel Consumption4.6 L/100km to 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L to 43 L
Engine3 Cylinder 1.0L, 4 Cylinder 1.2L, 4 Cylinder 1.4L and 4 Cylinder 1.5L
Country of ManufactureJapan and Thailand

Honda Jazz

· includes 8 listings

4.1 from 178 reviews

TransmissionAutomatic, Manual and Continuously Variable (CVT)

Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel TypePetrol

Starting Price $14,990 to $22,990

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.7 (17)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.1 (15)
Value for Money
3.6 (18)
Noise Level
3.3 (18)
Braking
4.2 (17)
Acceleration / Power
3.5 (17)
Gear Shifting
4.3 (14)
Suspension
3.7 (16)
Fuel Efficiency
4.1 (16)
Handling
4.0 (16)
Interior Design
3.8 (17)
Boot Size
4.3 (16)
Comfort
3.7 (17)
Features
3.4 (17)

Wheels14" Steel, 15" Alloy, 15" Steel and 16" Alloy
ANCAP Safety Rating4 Stars to 5 Stars
Fuel Consumption5 L/100km to 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.8 L to 42 L
Engine4 Cylinder 1.3L and 4 Cylinder 1.5L
Country of ManufactureJapan and Thailand

Hyundai i30

· includes 21 listings

4.2 from 74 reviews

TransmissionAutomatic, Manual and Dual-Clutch (DCT)

Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel TypePetrol and Diesel

Starting Price $19,990 to $39,990

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.0 (34)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.7 (31)
Value for Money
4.5 (35)
Noise Level
4.2 (30)
Braking
4.8 (29)
Acceleration / Power
4.7 (29)
Gear Shifting
4.3 (28)
Suspension
4.6 (29)
Fuel Efficiency
4.4 (28)
Handling
4.7 (28)
Interior Design
4.6 (29)
Boot Size
4.4 (29)
Comfort
4.3 (30)
Features
4.7 (29)

Wheels16" Alloy, 16" Steel, 17" Alloy, 18" Alloy and 19" Alloy
ANCAP Safety Rating5 Stars
Fuel Consumption4.7 L/100km to 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L
Engine4 Cylinder 1.6L and 4 Cylinder 2.0L
Country of ManufactureCzech Republic and South Korea

Kia Picanto

· includes 8 listings

4.5 from 37 reviews

TransmissionAutomatic and Manual

Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel TypePetrol

Starting Price $14,190 to $17,990

Ford Fiesta

· includes 8 listings

3.6 from 155 reviews

TransmissionAutomatic, Manual and Dual-Clutch (DCT)

Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel TypePetrol

Starting Price $15,825 to $27,490

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