Renault Captur

Whichever petrol engine you choose you’ll get official fuel economy in the mid-40s. There are small fluctuations between them, but nothing that’s going to drastically effect your buying decision. That’ll come down to how much you want to spend on your car in the first place, how you want to fuel it and how much power you want.

The diesels, meanwhile, will get you almost 60mpg, but will cost you a good chunk more to buy. Running costs are broadly similar to those can expect with rivals such as the Kia Stonic, Hyundai Kona and Seat Arona.

A new plug-in hybrid version is now available and, while it costs more like for like, could offer significant savings on tax and fuel.