Chevrolet Groove LT

If torque is the first figure you check, 255 Nm from a 1.5-litre turbo beats most entry-level cars, with 145 hp through a CVT. The Groove LT adds forward collision warning, rarely found at this price, plus leather seats and a rear camera. At 14.2 km/L it uses more fuel than most rivals, so it's for a driver who values response over savings at the pump.

• 01255 Nm from a 1.5 turbo
• 02145 hp with a CVT
• 03Leather seats, chrome door handles
• 04Forward collision warning