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andyclare55, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.9 TDi 110 SE 5dr
PROS: economy, looks, equipment...
CONS: watch for water leaks on doors... more

seatleonfr, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V TDI FR 5dr
PROS: Excellant looks with a functional, if not a little plain, interior. If driven correctly is...
CONS: The ride can be firm, i found that this is less though if you have... more

fr150bhp, Wales
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.9 TDi 150 FR 5dr
PROS: very quick car fora diesel,beats most petrol cars,economy on fuel is excellent £120 a year...
CONS: could have better equipment & the boot locks itself which is a pain in the... more

Muncaster, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V TDI Stylance 5dr DSG
PROS: DSG gear box is brilliant, worth the money. Good back seats and a decent boot....
CONS: Some plastics are on the cheaper side and it is alittle dark inside.... more

Kel H, Wales
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V T FSI Cupra 5dr
PROS: Very Fast,and makes a fantastic noise with the Seat Sport performance exhaust system! Handles brilliantly...
CONS: Is averaging only 18.4mpg which gets even worse when you put your foot down! Otherwise,... more

ravbin, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.9 TDI Stylance 5dr
PROS: good looking car inside and out. must have alloy wheels...
CONS: noise from the diesel engine... more

dan the man, South West
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.8 20V SE 5dr
PROS: brilliant little moter, best car ive had, wouldnt hesitate in buying another , money well...
CONS: couldnt fault it.... more

Chris231218, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V TFSI Sport 5dr
PROS: Good looks, very fast....
CONS: Hard can be ride, bit of a fuel guzzler... more

alhulbert@hotmail.com, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.9 TDi 90 S 5dr
PROS: Good size car, plenty of oomph when it goes right...
CONS: have had repeated issues with electrical failures on the turbo, headlights fail regularly and you... more

alisdair taylor, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V TDI Sport 5dr
PROS: excellent all round deisel, great spec and drive for price, good performance...
CONS: not as economical as stated, not so good all round visability... more

bimster, North West
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.4 16V S 5dr
PROS: rarer than a golf and a3, which what it basically is. good mpg and solid...
CONS: servicing costs can be on high side... more

windsurfkid, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.8 20V 225 R Cupra 5dr
PROS: Great performance 0-60 in 6.7. Great handling suspension done by Seat Race team hence the...
CONS: Gear box could be sportier.... more

Peersy, South West
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.8 20V SE 5dr
PROS: Good looking vehicle that is fun to drive and handles well. Good equipment - very...
CONS: Leak into footwell a common nagging problem. Can be thirsty (~300 miles only per tank)... more

ciaran1, Northern Ireland
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V TDI FR 5dr
PROS: very solid fast car with great handling...
CONS: suspension a bit on the hard side... more

billythechid, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 16V TDI Sport 5dr
PROS: Striking design that works well from all angles. Grip excellent, good turn in and quite...
CONS: Under weighted steering with little feedback. First and second gears too short. Like most volume... more