We need to replace a Golf 1.9TDi (company car) as a 2nd car for the family - two adults and four children aged 12,9,6 and 4.

Originally the Golf was chosen because it could cope with 2 car seats in back plus one child in middle unlike the Focus/Astra. We still need that capacity but now as a private buy.

Will do only short journeys ferrying children around and short drive to work as we have a Grand Scenic to take all of us out.

Budget of up to £8k. What would you recommend as options? I have no preferences. Might be nice to have some power in it!