If you've got £25,000 to spend on a five-door family hatchback these days, there's more decisions to make than the make or model - there's choice when it comes to the power source, too.
We've brought together three similarly-prices rivals, including the all-electric Nissan Leaf, petrol-electric Lexus CT200h and diesel-powered VW Golf GTD, to find out what compromises, if any, each forces you to make.
Scored in six different categories, who will come out on top? This isn't just about individual models and makes, we lay bare which type of engine makes the most sense.
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