Mini One 1.4 Diesel Hatchback...

There's a good choice of engines in the MINI range starting with the First. Launched in mid 2009 this uses a 1.4-litre petrol engine with a modest 75bhp. It's not especially quick with a 0-62mph time of 13.2 seconds, but it is economical with an average of 53mpg. The MINI One uses the same 1.4 unit with 95bhp, but don't be put off by the small numbers - it's really enjoyable to use, especially around town. Smooth and tractable at low revs this great little unit is happy to be revved and never feels strained. It’s also good on the motorway and is surprisingly relaxed over long distances.

All models come with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard and its slick nature makes it easy to keep the 1.4-litre engine on the boil. The Cooper is powered by a 120bhp 1.6-litre engine which reaches 62mph in 9.1 seconds but does need to be worked quite hard. The Cooper S uses the same engine but thanks to a turbocharger, power is boosted to 175bhp, giving it a genuine hot hatch feel and a very impressive 0-62mph time of 7.1 seconds.

It's a hugely enjoyable engine to exploit with an eager nature and a rasping exhaust note. There is also a diesel version - the Cooper D - which uses a 110bhp 1.6-litre turbodiesel. It isn't much slower in a sprint than the Cooper and has the benefit of extra mid-range performance, useful when overtaking. It's also incredibly economical, averaging an astonishing 72mpg while low emission ensure cheap road tax - as a result it's our pick of the range. Cars from late 2007 are fitted with Efficient Dynamics which helps save fuel and lower emissions.

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