10 Saloon Cars For Less Than £85 Per-Month in BIK

The Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 1.6 TDI Saloon is a large, family class, vehicle with sure-footed handling and a comfortable ride. Its 120hp diesel engine is teamed with 6-speed manual transmission and propels it to 62mph in 10.8 seconds. This power plant averages 76.3mpg and emits carbon at a rate of 95g/km. Standard equipment includes a start/stop system that automatically switches-off the engine to save fuel when the car is stationary. The BlueMotion Saloon also has air-conditioning and 4 electric windows. Cargo capacity is 586-litres. The 2015/2016 company car tax liability, if you pay income tax at 20%, is £787 or £65 monthly.

The new Mercedes ‘C350’ C-Class is a plug in hybrid in the small saloon segment which offers a 2.0 litre petrol turbo unit which pushes out 208bhp from the engine and a total of 275bhp when combined with the electric motor. Better still, the car can drive at up to 80mph in full ‘EV’ mode for a range of 19.2 miles and then in ‘Charge Mode’ the energy from the petrol engine and brake-recuperation system will then recharge the electric power. For a 40% BIK payer you’ll foot the bill of just £63 a month, or £756 a year.

The Volvo S60 D4 Business Edition is a large, executive class, saloon and worthy rival to some of the more fashionable alternatives. Power comes courtesy of a 2.0-litre, 190hp, diesel engine that guarantees speedy performance. 0-62mph takes 7.6 seconds. Furthermore, this power plant – that is connected to 6-speed manual transmission – averages 72.4mpg. Carbon emissions are 102g/km. Gadgets include cruise control, rear parking sensors, sat-nav and climate control. Cargo capacity is 380-litres. 2015/16 company car tax for the 20% income tax band is £864/£72 per-month.

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S-Line is a small, family class, saloon that stand out from the crowd thanks to its fashionable badge. It is pleasant to drive too. This lifestyle statement is powered by a 1.4-litre, 140hp, petrol engine that propels it to 62mph in 8.2 seconds. That is is fairly fast. The engine also averages 57.6mpg and emits carbon from the tailpipe at a rate of 112g/km. Cargo capacity is 425-litres. Standard toys include climate control, seatbelt pre-tensioners and air-conditioning. 2015/16 company car tax for a driver in the 20% income tax band is £847/£70 per-month.

The Hyundai i40 S BlueDrive is a large, family class, vehicle. The 2015/16 company car tax liability – once again assuming you’re in the 20% income tax bracket – is £814 or £68 per-month. Power comes via a 1.7-litre, 115 hp, diesel engine that propels this saloon – that has a 525-litre boot – to 62mph in 12.4 seconds. Emissions are 110g/km and it averages 67.3mpg. Power is sent to the front wheels via 6-speed manual transmission. Standard equipment includes air-conditioning, automatic headlights, front fog lights and hill-start assist that prevents it rolling backwards when starting on an incline. It has steering wheel audio and telephone controls to.

The Mazda6 2.0 SE Saloon is a large family class vehicle that stands out thanks to its striking styling. It feels more robust than some competitors too. It is Japanese, after all. Its 145hp petrol engine averages 51.4mpg, emits carbon at the rate of 130g/km and takes 9.5 seconds to propel you to 62mph. This saloon's cargo capacity is 489-litres. Standard equipment includes cruise control, a speed limiter, air-conditioning, 4 electric windows and a start/stop button. 2015/16 company car tax liability is £790, or £65 monthly, for a driver that pays income tax at 20%.

The Peugeot 508 2.0 BlueHDi Active is a large, family class, saloon. 2015/16 company car tax totals £804/£67 per-month (assuming you pay income tax at 20%). The 150hp turbocharged diesel engine propels this comfortable car from 0 – 62mph in 8.9 seconds, and sends power to the front wheels via 6-speed manual transmission. It also averages 74.2mpg. Emissions total 101g/km. Standard equipment includes the touch-screen computer, multi-function leather steering wheel, automatic lights/wipers and daytime running lights. Cargo capacity is 473-litres.

The Toyota Avensis 1.6D Active is a refined, large family class, vehicle. A properly maintained example should – based on the manufacturer's typical efforts – be reliable into old age. Power comes via a 112hp diesel engine that averages 67.3mpg. Emissions are 108g/km and the race to 62mph takes 11.4 seconds. The boot's capacity is 509-litres. Standard toys include a gear shift indicator. Its purpose is to help you save fuel by confirming the best moment to change gear. 2015/16 company car tax liability – assuming income tax at 20% - is £714 or £60 per-month.

The Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi 1 is a large, family class, vehicle for those that like to steer clear of the more mainstream alternatives. It is powered by a 134hp diesel engine, has 6-speed manual transmission, hits 62mph in 10.3 seconds and emits carbon at a rate of 128g/km. Standard toys include air-conditioning, front/rear fog lights and hill-start assist that prevents it rolling backward when starting on a slope. The boot's capacity is 505-litres. The 2015/16 company car tax liability – is you pay income tax at 20% - is £917 or £76 every month.

The Lexus IS 300h SE Automatic is an executive class saloon and worthy rival to the bigger selling alternatives. 2015/16 company car tax - for the 20% income tax bracket – is £984 or £82 per-month. This Japanese saloon is powered by a 2.5-litre, 223 hp, petrol engine that propels it to 62mph in 8.3 seconds. Average fuel consumption is 67.3mpg and carbon emissions 97g/km. Cargo capacity is 350-litres. Furthermore, the transmission enables you to either cruise in fully-automatic or select the gears manually without a foot-operated clutch. Standard equipment includes duel-zone climate control, cruise control and a digital radio.