New car group tests

As part of every What Car? group test, we drive the cars back-to-back on UK roads. Plus, we take them to our dedicated test track and conduct our own performance, fuel economy, noise and practicality tests. Find our latest tests below.

New Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Has the Audi A6 made sufficient ‘progress through technology’ to surpass the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a..

What Car? team, Fri Nov 09 2018

New Hyundai Tucson vs Peugeot 3008 vs Skoda Karoq

With some exterior styling tweaks and a revamped interior, can the facelifted Hyundai Tucson challen..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 26 2018

New Ford Focus & Kia Ceed vs Skoda Octavia

The Ford Focus and Kia Ceed may have had to play bridesmaid to the Skoda Octavia in the past, but wi..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 19 2018

New Audi SQ7 vs new Porsche Cayenne

It's petrol vs diesel as we find out which sports SUV is better: Porsche's all-new Cayenne Turbo or..

What Car? team, Thu Oct 04 2018

New Ford Fiesta ST vs new Volkswagen Polo GTI

Is the Ford Fiesta ST still the affordable hot hatch to beat? This new one is here to prove that it..

What Car? team, Thu Sep 20 2018

New Hyundai i20 vs Seat Ibiza

Hyundai has given its i20 more standard safety and infotainment features in an attempt to trouble th..

What Car? team, Fri Sep 07 2018

New Mini Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 RF

With the sun shining, you might be tempted by a drop-top such as the Mazda MX-5 RF or Mini Convertib..

What Car? team, Fri Aug 10 2018

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW 1 Series

Mercedes’ new A-Class promises to dazzle you with luxury as it renews its battle with the Audi A3 an..

What Car? team, Fri Aug 03 2018

New Suzuki Swift Sport vs Volkswagen Up GTI

Suzuki’s new Swift Sport promises lots of fun for the money – but is it a better bet than our curren..

What Car? team, Fri Jul 27 2018

New Mini 5dr vs Audi A1 Sportback vs Ford Fiesta

The Mini hatch has had a revamp to keep the likes of the Audi A1 and Ford Fiesta Vignale on their to..

What Car? team, Sat Jul 14 2018

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