then i must say alot of other cars in the same cat. will not
suit ur taste.
for eg. all platforms using the current volvo(S40), maz3 n new
focus will not suit ur taste bcos (esp.) the last 2 models will be
under-powered for u. as for volvo, u will find that the price is
too steep for u but still at 2.5L for an S40...is it worth the
price for that space?
in fact, if u look at other car's specs, most likely u'll find
almost similar bhp for each car in the 1.6 vs a vs cat.
u need to really know what u need in ur next car purchase and its
not only abt budget. 
cheers!