Audi’s S3 Sportback comes in at £46,925 and offers more power than the BMW and AMG at 328bhp, with Volkswagen's Golf R offering up 316bhp. Of the four German options, the AMG is probably the ...

The list includes the likes of Audis, BMWs, Ford, Jaguar, Toyota and Volkswagens, as the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes take hold.

This segment has proven to be popular for Audi’s key rivals, especially in markets including the USA and China, where a car’s sheer size is less of an issue. As a result, expect this new model ...