Should I buy as Audi A4 Avant or a Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer?

I am going to be in the market for an estate car in the next few months and have been looking at the Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI and the higher trim Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer from 2017 onwards with the 1.5-litre petrol engine. Would you lean more towards one or the other or are there any others worth considering? I don't think we will be doing enough miles to make a diesel worthwhile.

Asked on 24 February 2022 by Edward Rustioni

Answered by Russell Campbell

I'd go for the Audi because it's better in almost every measurable way, although you will pay a slight premium. Stick to smaller wheels and the Audi is more comfortable, quieter and should also be better on fuel. It's not quite as roomy as the Vauxhall, so if that matters I'd have a look at the Skoda Superb estate. It's huge inside and shares many parts with the A4, so the cars feel surprisingly similar to use. You can read our reviews of all three cars, below.

Audi: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/audi/a4-b9-avant-201.../
Vauxhall: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/vauxhall/insignia-sp.../
Skoda: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/superb-estate-.../

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