Great interior flexibility and space, well built cabin, neat styling

Small boot with all seats in place, third row is cramped and tricky to access

Competitive pricing, lots of standard equipment, five-year warranty.

Lacks steering feel, boot is relatively small with seats folded flat.

Excellent ride and handling, spacious, strong petrol and diesels.

Poor steering feedback, counter-intuitive Powershift, seats lack lateral support.

Large amounts of boot space, improved rear passenger space, cheaper alternative to Passat.

Firm ride, lacks any real driving excitement, dull image.

Good ride and a more precise gearchange than before.

There's little grip and it's still not quite up to European standards.

Creature comforts, plenty of good deals around.

Not quite enough rear legroom, feels flimsy.

Distinctive looks, neat interior design, good to drive.

No small diesel, rivals more practical, lacks some sparkle

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