Alfa Romeo Giulietta Super 1.6 JTDM-2 120hp

Engine: 118bhp Transmission: gearbox Performance: 0-62mph in 10 seconds, top speed of 121mph Economy: 74.3mpg combined Emissions: 99g/km CO2 Price: £21,150 1.6-litre diesel producing Six-speed manual carries a claimed combined fuel economy figure of 74.2mpg and returns 99 grams of CO2 per kilometre, meaning that it is exempt from vehicle excise duty. All Giuliettas come with a fairly good level of standard equipment which helps justify the slightly expensive £18,700 price tag for the most basic car. Standard kit on the entry-level Giulietta includes 16in alloys, an Uconnect infotainment system with a five-inch touchscreen, DAB radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity. LIVE services are smartphone enabled. Even though the Giulietta does have its many foibles, it is still entirely likeable and rather fun to drive. With the right engine, it’s pretty economical, too.