Which estate car would you recommend instead of a Vauxhall Insignia?

We are considering buying a new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer estate but the only diesel is currently 2.0 litres. Due to price differences between petrol and diesel, would it be better to look at another make and if so what would be your recommendation?

Asked on 9 January 2012 by LM, Deal, Kent

Answered by Honest John

An Astra Sports Tourer actually makes more sense because it is far more practically designed with a better-shaped load area, and you can get it with the excellent 1.4T 140PS engine. If going diesel, then the best engines are currently the 1.6DCI 130 in the Renault Megane Sport Tourer, or the 1.6 diesels in the Hyundai i30 Tourer and forthcoming new KIA cee'd SW. If you want a bigger car, the Mondeo 2.0TDCI is best.

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