What is the best value, medium-sized hatchback with good leg room for £4000?

I've got £4000 to spend and would like a manual hatchback, petrol around 1.6. I'm doing about 200 miles, on mainly motorways, per week and I'm tall so need good leg room. I want a reliable, sturdy car with airbags, Bluetooth and USB if possible.

Asked on 15 May 2017 by Paul

Answered by Honest John
Kia Cee'd or Hyundai i30 1.6 with 6 speed transmission (not 5 speed), Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC, or and earlier model Honda Civic 2.0 Type S.
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