Elantra feels smooth and is easy to drive. Ride at low speeds is good.

Vented front seats segment- first.

Rear seats low on thigh support but comfy overall.

Vented seats and Drive modes are a segment-first

Touchscreen infotainment screen is very responsive and has sharp graphics.

Auto unlocking boot is very convenient.

Fog lamps relatively small.

Skoda feels the liveliest to drive. Ride at low speeds is a bit stiff.

Interior looks airy; front seats are quite supportive.

Rear seats easily the comfiest of the lot.

Only car to get paddle shifters.

driver's seat gets memory function.

heated wing mirrors.

One touch buttons convenient.

MY '17 Octy gets Navigation; screen slow to respond at times, lot of vehicle settings on offer.

Flat and wide, the boot is very usable. Loading is easy too.

Cruze's punchy motor is down on refinement. Ride is consistent.

Front seats are well-bolstered and are snug.

Rear seats bit upright, knee room isn't best.

Storage atop dash for storing knick-knacks.

single-zone AC, no rear AC vents.

audio and telephony accessories.

MyLink system has the smallest screen here; graphics aren't as rich as others.

Boot capacity is quite good, but high loading lip inconvenient.