Buying a new car - Kia Venga, Hyundai IX20 or Nissan Note?

I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy etc?

Asked on 31 August 2014 by dinah

Answered by Honest John
Venga/ix20 tested here:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-venga-2010.../

New Note tested here:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/nissan/nissan-note.../

Though the petrol engines are less efficient, I think the seven year warranty of the Venga probably clinches it.
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