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Mitsubishi Lancer VIII
Score93/100
The cheapest to run: €368 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €368/month
- Observed prices
- €1,200 – €12,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
Best hatchbacks, used: reliability and cost ranking
All the hatchbacks in our guides, ranked by reliability, real cost and versatility.
Top of the ranking: Mitsubishi Lancer VIII. Most reliable on the list: Toyota Corolla XII (reliability 5.0/5).
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Renault Mégane II
Score73/100
Moderate entry price: from €1,700
- Monthly cost
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- Observed prices
- €1,700 – €4,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
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Lancia Delta III
Score67/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €290/month
- Observed prices
- €3,490 – €7,790
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Toyota Corolla XII
Score63/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €468/month
- Observed prices
- €18,000 – €29,900
- Reliability
- 5/5
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Hyundai i30 III
Score61/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €378/month
- Observed prices
- €11,400 – €22,000
- Reliability
- 5/5
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Fiat Tipo II
Score60/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €363/month
- Observed prices
- €7,000 – €16,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Hyundai Ioniq I
Score60/100
Hybrid powertrain suited to your mixed driving
- Monthly cost
- €381/month
- Observed prices
- €12,000 – €18,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Kia Ceed III
Score60/100
Hybrid powertrain suited to your mixed driving
- Monthly cost
- €429/month
- Observed prices
- €13,075 – €26,490
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Chevrolet Cruze I
Score60/100
Moderate running cost: €264 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €264/month
- Observed prices
- €4,400 – €5,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
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Subaru Impreza IV (GP / GJ)
Score59/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €369/month
- Observed prices
- €7,500 – €15,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
What about electric?
If you can charge at home, the BYD Dolphin I costs €248 per month, all inclusive.
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How this ranking is calculated
Same calculation as our adviser, for a typical profile of 12,000 km a year of mixed driving: reliability (40%), cost (40%, monthly cost when known, otherwise entry price; neutral criterion when prices are missing) and suitability of the powertrain (20%). Run the calculation with your own criteria
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the most reliable of the used hatchbacks?
- According to our guides, the best-rated for reliability are: Toyota Corolla XII (5.0/5), Hyundai i30 III (5.0/5), Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (4.5/5).
- What budget should you plan for used hatchbacks?
- Observed prices range from €1,200 to €29,900 depending on the model, year and mileage. The all-in monthly cost (fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, at 12,000 km a year) ranges from €264 to €468.
- Which used hatchbacks call for the most caution?
- The lowest-rated for reliability in this ranking are: Renault Mégane II (3.5/5), Chevrolet Cruze I (4.0/5). Check their known faults before buying.