Standard Model Range
Thinking first about a typical week, who travels, how far, and where the car is parked overnight, narrows a range quickly. Model listings are easier to read once those needs are clear, because each entry can be judged against them rather than against a name.
Standard Body Styles
Luggage access is one practical test. A wide tailgate opening suits bulky items, while a separate boot lid gives a more enclosed load area; overall length matters too, since a longer car can be harder to park on a narrow street.
Standard Powertrains
Journey pattern usually decides more than anything else. Short, frequent trips around town place different demands on a drivetrain than steady motorway mileage, and where refuelling or charging happens, at home, at work, or on the road, shapes which option fits an ordinary routine.