Sports cars have always been one of the most fascinating sectors within the motoring scene. Over the years, with those sleek silhouettes and roaring engines they have made young and old dream that, closing their eyes, they could imagine themselves driving their favorite on the asphalt of a speed track.
Here, in fact, imagine yourself: because owning a sports car is not always possible, due to the prohibitive cost. This is why Ferrari, Lamborghini or McLaren can wait, and we have selected the best sports cars so you won’t have to give up an arm and a leg.
Sports Cars: Top 10 European and American
Abarth 695 70th anniversary
Is it possible to make a list of cheap sports cars and not include a car with a scorpion on the hood? Probably not, and that’s why we decided to start this roundup from the 695 , this time in the 70th anniversary version.
The lines are unmistakable, soft and aggressive at the same time, and are also “nasty” by the coloring and graphic elements. Even the rear “wing” appears oversized compared to the past, as if to give even more the feeling of being on a racing vehicle.
The engine is a 180 horsepower 1.4 T-Jet , capable of bringing this gem to 100 km / h in just 6.7 seconds, with a weight / power ratio of 5.9 kg per horsepower. The updated price to 2022 is 35,550 euros , to grab one of the 1,949 units available.
Leon Cupra 2021
Over the years Seat has been able to build its market niche, thanks to sports cars and solid proposals at a reasonable price. Leon Cupra shows a youthful style. Tsi engines up to and for the sedan up to 300 hp , while they are 310 hp for the Sportstourer station . Plug-in hybrid up to 245 Hp. Cupra Leon was already present on the Italian market with the e-Hybrid plug-in version (245 HP) but today it is completed with the 2.0 TSI 300 HP DSG engine. The price starts from 42,150 euros , it can vary according to what will be the set-up and options.
Ford Puma ST
Here is a car that in recent times is really depopulating, especially in the hybrid and electric versions, a sector in which it appears unbeatable. The sports version of the Ford Puma, called ST , released at the end of 2020 .
The changes compared to the traditional version are both aesthetic, with the addition of a wing and an increase in the front air intakes, and technical: with updates to the steering and braking system. The engine is that of the Fiesta ST, a 200 horsepower 1.5 EcoBoost . Price starting from € 33.524
Citroën C3 PureTech 110 Shine Pack
A 1.2 turbo engine for the third series of Citroën . Three-cylinder PureTech 110CV petrol engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. An evolution in the restyling with LED, diamond headlights and tinted rear windows. Comfortable interior with lights that are small in size but illuminate sufficiently. Comfortable Advanced Comfort seats with a sporty style.
A car much loved by women with a starting price of 20,550 euros .
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 CV Style
The Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 CV Style is the fourth series of the Skoda house, on the road since 2021. Engines are 1.0 turbo three-cylinder petrol TSI 110 CV .
It can reach a height of 4 meters and 11 cm and can be extended by +11 cm. In comparison to the third series, it is more roomy, the trunk has a load capacity of 380 liters. The price starts from € 16,900 up to € 22,100 .
Audi TT coupe
The TT at Audi is a real workhorse, which makes sports car enthusiasts dream. The versions have followed one after the other over the years, but the line remains recognizable thanks to the large rounded bonnet. The engine is a 245 horsepower 2.0 petrol , which in terms of equipment is flanked by the Virtual Cockpit and the multifunction steering wheel, from which it is possible to control almost every aspect of the car.
Without exaggerating with the options, it is quite easy to stay below the € 50,000 threshold: we at 6sicuro recommend the 45 TFSI quattro S tronic, for about € 49,000 , which with its four-wheel drive will always remain well glued to the asphalt.
Ford Fiesta Hybrid ST-Line
The Ford Fiesta Hybrid ST-Line mild hybrid petrol seventh version. 1.0 turbo three-cylinder EcoBoost mild hybrid petrol engine with 125 HP . It has a consumption of about 16 km / l based on the speed of travel on the road.
Equipped with Park Assist and Active Braking in combination with Cross Traffic Alert available for 22,150 euros . While the Connect version starts at 19,550 euros .
Volkswagen T-Roc R
The Volkswagen SUV may not give an idea of sportiness, but this sporty and gritty R version certainly is. The engine is a sensational 2.0 turbo petrol with 300 horsepower , which goes from 0 to 100 in just 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km / h.
From an aesthetic point of view, Volkswagen has decided to remain sober: the only changes are the oversized wheels (18 or 19 inches, on request), and the four chromed exhaust pipes, the same ones also used by the Golf GTI. The price starts at 44,600 euros .
BMW Z4
It has an important history behind it, but this does not mean that its lines are dated or not in step with the times. The BMW Z4 has a small wheelbase, less than 250 centimeters, and a length of 4.32 meters. The hyper-technological canvas top makes it perfect for summer outings, which will be even more fun thanks to the 197 horsepower of the engine (in the sDrive20i MSport version). The price starts from € 43,800 , up to a maximum of € 66,800 for the 3.0 M40i automatic (250 horsepower).
Dacia Duster 1.3 TCe
The Dacia Duster 1.3 TCe is a compact SUV and certainly among the cheapest sports cars. It has a 150 bhp 1.3 turbo TCe petrol engine . Bulky outside and plenty of space inside with a boxy-shaped trunk perfect for the family.
Dacia Duster has been one of the best-selling SUVs in Italy for years . The competitive price formula in combination with the various features and qualities of the car are certainly the reason for its success. In 2019 alone, there were more than 43,000 registrations, awarding it as the best-selling foreign car in our country. The cost starts at € 22,150
Sports Cars: Top 10 Asians
Mazda Mazda2 1.5 90 CV Exclusive
The Mazda Mazda2 1.5 90 HP Exclusive third series with 1.5 mild hybrid petrol engine . We can consider it full optional, supplied: heated leather seats, navigator, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition and parking sensors.
The difference in price may depend on the metallic paint. The cost from 23,050 euros .
Toyota Yaris GR
The four-wheel drive Toyota Yaris GR fourth series from the Japanese company . It has a 1.6 three-cylinder petrol engine with 261 horsepower . It is certainly not suitable for families, with a very small trunk and cockpit behind with the rear seats that can only be used for children.
In all ways it is one of the most popular cars for young people, sporty style inspired by the rally model starting from 39,900 euros
Nissan 370Z
It is one of the most popular sports cars, especially among the Asians: the huge curved bonnet and the lines at sharp angles give it a racetrack air, which also made it famous in the Need4Speed video game series . The weight is 1610 kilograms, which are powered (in this case) by a 344 horsepower 3.7 V6 petrol engine.
Consumption is not the best in its category, with 10.6 km traveled on average with one liter on a mixed route, but those who decide to buy a 370Z certainly do not do it to save on fuel. The price for this engine starts at € 45.910 .
Suzuki Swift Sport
The little one from Suzuki has always made people dream even in the more sporty version, capable of combining in a single solution the pleasure of a sporty drive and the handling of the small Japanese car. The weight is below 1,000 kilos , which are pushed up to 210 km / h by the 140 horsepower of the 1.4 Boosterjet engine . This version of the Swift Sport starts at € 21,690.
Lexus RC
The performance of the Lexus sports coupe is undoubtedly interesting, as are the lines of the cabin, fresh and dynamic. The gritty style integrates well with the large 19-inch alloy wheels , while inside the technology is the master, with a large and complete on-board computer.
The engine that roars under the hood is a powerful 5.0-liter 464 horsepower V8 (in the top-of-the-range version), which takes the car from 0 to 100 in just 4.5 seconds. The price starts at € 50,900 even if for the F version, the sportiest one, you have to get to more than € 80,000.
Subaru BRZ
In principle, for the Subaru BRZ over the years it had linked its image to the numerous victories in off-road, it was also able to enter the sports coupe market, with this 1310 kg car and 200 horsepower . The price starts at € 32,900 and for this car there was a major restyling in 2021 which will see its debut in the first months of 2022. Unfortunately, for the moment, it does not seem to be arriving on the European market, but only in Japan. and on the American market.
Honda Civic Type R
The design of the Honda Civic , so futuristic and unusual, has made school over the years. The 2020 version remains almost unchanged on the outside, while changes have been made to the suspension and braking systems. The front grille has also been enlarged, as well as some changes to the interior, including the Alcantara upholstery of the steering wheel .
The engine is a 320 horsepower 2.0 turbo , whose sound is amplified by the audio system through the Active Sound Control, which uses the stereo speakers to give more grit to driving (in Sport and + R mode). The price starts at € 42,400 .
New Infiniti Q50
For Infiniti fans, the Q50 was a good news: the lines and the interior look like those of a top-level car , but overall the quality / price ratio is really good. The engine is a full hybrid with a total power of 364 horsepower , combined with an automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive. The price starts from € 51,990 and goes up.
Mitsubishi Space Star
Space Star arrives on the automotive market in 2021, a real gem of the Mitsubishi house that manages to contain costs for a car full of comfort and a sporty soul. It is equipped with a 1.2 l DOHC MIVEC 2WD petrol engine and a 5-door and 5-seater manual gearbox , perfect even for novice drivers. The comfortable and spacious interior with “Soft Touch” fabrics, the basic cost is € 14,410 .
Kia Ceed GT Line
Also in this case we are not dealing with a traditional sports car, but this Kia certainly manages to defend itself even on the track. The standard equipment is not the best, but the 140 horsepower T-GDi turbo petrol engine does not make you regret other more powerful cars. The starting price is € 24,450 .
In your opinion, which car can be crowned as the “queen” of this ranking? Have we forgotten any of them? Let us know in the comments.
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