Read our Nissan Juke review
5. Audi A3 – 19,209 units
The Audi A3 is one of just four cars on this list that isn’t an SUV, and it even outsells its Volkswagen Golf sibling nowadays, as it did in 2023.
It’s certainly worthy of its spot in the top 10, offering a comfortable ride and good body control, plus a plush, roomy interior. The fact that it’s also substantially cheaper than the rival Mercedes-Benz A-Class also helps its case.
Read our Audi A3 Sportback review
6. Volkswagen Golf – 19,036 units
The Volkswagen Golf isn’t quite as popular as it once was, but it’s still a top pick for drivers on the hunt for a good all-round family hatchback. Volkswagen will aim to keep the stalwart model fresh with a wide-reaching technology update and a design refresh, with the first cars expected to arrive shortly.
The more premium Audi A3 was slightly more popular in 2023, but the Golf is likely to pick up a significant boost this year with the arrival of a facelift, a more powerful GTI and longer-range plug-in hybrid models.
Read our Volkswagen Golf review
7. BMW 1 Series – 17,587 units
The BMW 1 Series has been on sale in its current form since 2019, but it’s still a popular choice for those who want a classy hatchback with a smart interior and frugal powertrains.
No BMW finished in the top 10 last year, but could the 1 Series change that this time around? It offers a choice of petrol and diesel engines, with a model range topped by the M-tuned M135i xDrive.
Read our BMW 1 Series review
8. MG HS – 16,730 units
This Chinese crossover offers class-leading value for money, and it received a facelift last year, putting it in line for even more mainstream success in 2024.
