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heart says A4. Passat would be compromise.
Have you seen both in the flesh? They're not really comparable cars imo.
The Passat is massive. A builder mate uses one as his work car. I'd bet even the salon has more room than an A4. The A4 is basically like a big Golf. Haven't driven an A4, but the Passat is very comfy and very easy to drive. The last Audis I drove (A3 sportsbacks) were much, much firmer. Audis climate control is insanely powerful, which for de-fogging in damp England I think is an incredibly practical feature.
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Yes I have. I used to have a A6 and it was lovely but too big. The Passat isn't quite as big.
I think the Mondeo is the way to go on the basis of what @ChasnotRobert and @NurseHolliday say but will drive the Passat and Mondeo when the trader gets the Passat in on Tuesday.
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Practical second hand estate? Head says Mondeo, heart says A4. Passat would be compromise.
What else should I consider? Skoda get good reviews (as they're a VW) but my wife won't be persuaded.