Used test: Audi A4 Avant vs Skoda Superb Estate vs Volvo V60: verdict

Our Verdict

All of our contenders are terrific cars in their own ways. So, even though the Audi A4 Avant ends up in third place, it's still an outstanding used buy. It’s the best-handling car here yet still rides really comfortably. It also has the classiest interior and the best infotainment system of the bunch.

The Skoda Superb Estate is immensely practical, so if you just need a car with as much space as possible, it should still be your go-to. However, it falls down on running costs and interior quality in this company. Ultimately, lesser versions of the model make a lot more sense.

That leaves the Volvo V60 as our champion. As long as you avoid an example with big wheels and adaptive suspension, it rides nearly as well as the A4 and isn’t that much less practical than the Superb. Factoring in its classy, eye-catching interior and respectable purchase price, it comes away as our victor.

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1st – Volvo V60

For Great driving position; practical boot; high-quality interior; strong safety record
Against Slowest; firm ride on big wheels; hesitant gearbox

What Car? rating five stars out of five

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2nd – Skoda Superb Estate

For Cavernous boot; best rear seat space; well equipped
Against Cheaper Superbs make more sense; gruff engine; limited seating flexibility

What Car? rating four stars out of five

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3rd – Audi A4 Avant

For Best to drive; high-quality interior, best infotainment; cheapest to run
Against Smallest boot; least standard equipment

What Car? rating four stars out of five

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Specification: Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 190 S line S tronic

Engine size 2.0-litre diesel
Power 187bhp @ 3800-4200rpm
Torque 295lb ft @ 1750-3000rpm
0-60mph 7.5sec
Top speed 143mph
Fuel economy 70.6mpg (official NEDC combined)
CO2 emissions 113g/km

Specification: Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 190 4x4 Laurin & Klement DSG

Engine size 2.0-litre diesel
Power 187bhp @ 3800-4200rpm
Torque 295lb ft @ 1750-3000rpm
0-60mph 7.6sec
Top speed 141mph
Fuel economy 60.1mpg (official NEDC combined)
CO2 emissions 137g/km

Specification: Volvo V60 D4 Inscription

Engine size 2.0-litre diesel
Power 187bhp @ 4250rpm
Torque 295lb ft @ 1750-2250rpm
0-60mph 8.3sec
Top speed 137mph
Fuel economy 67.3mpg (official NEDC combined)
CO2 emissions 122g/km

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