Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat?

Hoping to buy a 2.0-litre diesel estate and need to decide between 2010 Passat (high spec) and 2011 Mondeo (lower spec). Similar mileage and price. I spend a lot of time on the road.

Any suggestions?

Diarmuid Crowley (Limerick)

Dec 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Diarmuid,

It's a close run thing, but I'd go for the Passat. I reckon it'll work out just a little more economical than the Mondeo, and it has a nicer, comfier, more 'premium' edition. Mind you, I'm basing that on the assumption that you're going to be on the motorway a lot. If it's twisty roads, then it's Mondeo all the way...

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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