In the automotive world, looks are important. After all, if a car doesn’t grab your attention instantly, it’ll need to work extra hard to inspire deeper investigation.
The driveability of a car is important because it impacts comfort, handling and safety, influencing daily driving satisfaction and long-term enjoyment.
Are you happy with how your potential purchase looks on the outside? First impressions count, of course – but how do our trio of cars fare on the inside, and how well-specified are they?
When it comes to accommodating daily needs, such as family trips, practicality and boot space are important considerations. They significantly influence comfort and convenience for a wide range of motoring needs.
How safe and reliable are the cars you’re considering? In the most recently published Reliability Survey (What Car? 2023), Hyundai placed seventh out of 32 brands with a 94.3% rating; Ford was 17th, scoring 91.4%; and at 21, Peugeot managed 90.5%.
In terms of safety, each of our three cars comes with a four-star Euro NCAP crash-test rating. While five stars is the maximum, a four-star score for a small vehicle is quite normal.
Hyundai BAYON
Length: 4.18 metres
Width: 1.78 metres
Height: 1.50 metres
Boot size: 334/1205 litres
Ford Puma
Length:
4.19 metres
Width:
1.81 metres
Height:
1.51 metres
Boot
size: 456/1,216 litres
Peugeot 2008
Length:
4.30 metres
Width:
1.77 metres
Height:
1.55 metres
Boot
size: 434/1,467 litres
*Please note that measurements are approximate.