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Renault Sport Twingo

There is no doubting the Twingo Renaultsport 133’s vigorous performance, tenacious road holding and refinement, whilst its exterior and interior styling makes it obvious that this is a car in which to have fun.

The Twingo comes with specific Renaultsport chassis and steering tuning as standard, ensuring it offers optimum performance and handling. There is no wait necessary for the ‘Cup’ chassis either as Renault Sport Technologies has developed this for Twingo from launch, along with a new naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre VVT engine delivering 133hp at 6,750rpm with 160Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm.

Priced at just £12,495, Twingo Renaultsport 133 offers on-the-road thrills at an affordable price. Unlike some of its competitors, 133 is easily distinguishable from the standard car with extended wheel arches and sills as standard.

The BMW Mini Cooper S has a 1598cc straight four 16 valve engine, which delivers a healthy 163 bhp. It offers a 0-60 time of 7.4 seconds, a top speed of 135 mph, and yet has an insurance group of 15. With an average fuel consumption of 33.6 mpg, a CO2 rating of 202 g/km the Mini Cooper S isn't going to be the most expensive car to run.

FORD FOCUS RS

The new Focus RS is the first Ford to wear the famous Rallye Sport badge since the first-generation Focus RS was launched seven years ago, and the 22nd since 1970. RS denotes a distinctive blend of high performance, road-holding, refinement, safety and value for money, and reflects a proud tradition of successful motor sports involvement that continues to the present day.

Under the bonnet of the Ford Focus RS is a turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder Duratec petrol engine, with a confirmed 305PS and 440Nm peak torque. Features include unique camshafts and a revised cylinder head and gasket, intake and manifold system.

Front-wheel-driven through a six-speed transmission, the Focus RS accelerates from 0-62mph in under six seconds and has a targeted top speed of over 160mph.

Vauxhall Corsa VXR

Raw, raucous and racy. Vauxhall’s VXR models are all of these. There’s no doubt the latest Corsa will turn heads, as the VXR model is striking from every angle. With more scoops and vents than any rival, it is unashamedly bold. However, it’s not all for show, as the bodywork was developed in a wind tunnel and the neat rear diffuser really does improve high-speed stability. Large alloys, plus a high-level roof spoiler and distinctive VXR branding leave you in no doubt as to the origin of the car. In fact, Vauxhall is fast creating an immediately recognisable look for its hottest models, something no other manufacturer can match.

Vauxhall claims a 0-60mph time of 6.8 seconds, and with the turbo kicking in from low revs and an overboost giving extra pulling power under full throttle, it never feels slow.

Renault Clio 182

The Renaultsport Clio has always had a 2.0 16V engine. This produced 172 bhp when it was launched in 2001, but was uprated by 10 bhp, to 182 bhp in early 2003. Performance figures are impressive. The 172 gets to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and onto 138 mph; the 182 has a 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 139 mph. Cup and Trophy versions are lighter and quicker - 60 mph comes up in 6.9 seconds with both versions; top speeds are identical. Lines up well with its rivals.

Renault Clio 2009

The Clio has always been a thoroughly sensible supermini, with a mid-life facelift helping to sharpen the case of the current generation in the face of tough competition from newer rivals.On the road the Clio puts in an impressively mature performance.

At the top of the range, Renault offers two performance derivatives. The 'warm' Clio GT uses a 128 bhp 1.6 litre petrol engine to deliver respectable urge, while the range-topping Renaultsport 200 is the hottest supermini on the block - especially with the firmer 'Cup' suspension settings.

The cabin is still spacious by supermini standards, with enough room for four adults to travel in reasonable comfort and a decent-sized boot. Buyers can also opt for an integrated TomTom satnav that's considerably cheaper than traditional manufacturer-fitted systems.