Best cars for less than £150 per month

For an outlay of less than £150 per month, you can get behind the wheel of one of the best new cars in Britain.

Carefully negotiated finance deals will open up the doors on a wide range of new models – from brilliant superminis, to practical hatchbacks. Most cars are offered under leasing and personal contract plans. For more on car finance, don’t miss our exclusive guide. Remember, business users – leasing a car through their own companies – will pay only 50 percent VAT. You’ll find full details on our favourites, below.

List from buyacar.co.uk 31/01/12

Volkswagen Polo hatchback

£10,085 - £16,370

4.5 /5

Drivers looking for a classy supermini look no further. The Volkswagen Polo seems to have it all: good looks, a high quality interior, plenty of space and sensible pricing.

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SEAT Ibiza hatchback

£9,995 - £17,980

4.3 /5

With its distinctive design, SEAT’s Ibiza has no problem turning heads. We particularly like the three-door edition, which gets a sloping rear end and a coupe-like sillouhette that’s as appealing as the Ford Fiesta’s.

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Hyundai i30 hatchback 2007 - 2011

£14,495 - £16,895

4.3 /5

It’s competitively priced, but the Hyundai i30 is not a budget car - it’s much better than that! In fact, it was placed top in the 2010 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with owners heaping praise on the car's quality, reliability and low running costs.

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Skoda Fabia hatchback

£9,765 - £16,915

4.3 /5

Skoda’s Fabia benefits not just from borrowed VW technology but also Skoda’s long-standing history of engineering solid and dependable cars. It's not the most stylish car in the supermini class, but its plain looks belie the fun that can be had driving it.

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Honda Jazz hatchback

£11,295 - £19,305

4.5 /5

The Honda Jazz has a loyal customer base in the UK, thanks to its huge versatility, space and reliability. The clever, quick-folding rear seats and cabin space allow the Jazz to compete with small MPV models like the Nissan Note.

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Fiat 500 hatchback

£9,960 - £16,060

4.5 /5

With its classic styling, Fiat’s 500 is seen by some as an expensive fashion accessory, but its compact bodywork and eager engines make it a great city car too. Entry-level 1.2 Pop models are basic – but even they come with an MP3-compatible stereo, power assisted steering and electric mirrors

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Mazda2 hatchback

£9,995 - £14,795

4.2 /5

The Mazda2 is a sporty alternative to established small cars like the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta. It's certainly one of the best looking superminis, whether you choose the three-door or five-door, and it's great to drive, too.

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Vauxhall Corsa hatchback

£9,495 - £18,080

4.1 /5

The Vauxhall Corsa is a firm fixture in the UK’s best sellers list – and with good reason. The spacious supermini offers practicality and comfort on a par with larger cars. A recent facelift has added extra equipment and revised engines, improving value for money and fuel economy.

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Nissan Juke SUV

£13,395 - £21,495

4.0 /5

Nissan's Juke looks like nothing else on the road and its high-driving position and chunky off-road looks make it a quirky alternative to a supermini. Buyers can choose from three different engines – a 1.5-litre diesel engine, a 1.6-litre petrol and a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine.

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Chevrolet Aveo hatchback

£10,995 - £13,615

3.9 /5

Chevrolet's Aveo rivals Ford's Fiesta, and offers smart, chunky looks, and competitive pricing. It's relatively well equipped too, but we say interior quality, and rear seat space is no match for more established rivals from the likes of Volkswagen, Ford and Vauxhall.

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