Running costs
37.5mpg (on test)
£63 fill-up/£165 or 31% tax
Practicality
Boot (seats up/down)
380/1,200 litres
Performance
0-62mph/top speed
8.8 seconds/132mph
MODEL TESTED: BMW 118i M Sport PRICE: £32,015 ENGINE: 1.5-litre 3cyl turbo petrol, 134bhp
AT £32,015, the BMW 118i costs less than its Cupra Leon rival, but only if you’re careful with the options, because many of the extras fitted to this test car send the price skywards very quickly. Leather seats add £1,150, and metallic paint £595, a panoramic sunroof is £1,000, the Comfort Pack (a powered tailgate, electric front seats, keyless entry and a heated steering wheel) costs £1,500, and the Tech Pack (wireless smartphone charging, a head-up display, assisted parking and on-board
