The competition: alternatives

The Irish Timestakes a look at the competition

VW Passat Estate 2.0TDI Highline DSG

CC: 1968

BHP: 140

Speed: 203km/h

0-100km/h:10.1secs

L/100km: 5.7

CO2:159g/km

Motor tax: €430

Price:€42,170

Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D Aura

CC:1998

BHP:126

Speed:200km/h

0-100km/h:10.6 secs

L/100km:5.5

CO2:146g/km

Motor tax: €290

Price:€28,210

Renault Laguna Tourer 2.0 dCi Privilege

CC:1995

BHP:150

Speed:210km/h

0-100km/h:9.8 secs

L/100km: 7.0

CO2:165g/km

Motor tax: €430

Price: €39,050

Ford Mondeo 2.2d S-Edition estate

CC:2179

BHP:173

Speed: 223km/h

0-100km/h: 8.7secs

L/100km: 6.2

CO2:165g/km

Motor tax:€430

Price: €41,240