• 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.

  • Passat is A4 sized. If you want true load carrying capability you need to go mid-size. The Mondeo will be much better than the Passat.

    In the boot of my E39 I’m currently driving around with a quick lift jack, 2 axle stands, 8 litre drain pan, 5L bottle of oil and 2L bottle of coolant, 2 tool boxes, a harness bar for my MX5, other various parts still needing to be fitted to the MX5, a mid sized pushchair, and a cycloc bike hanger. There’s still enough space in the boot to fit as much as you could in a hatchback’s boot, probably more, plus proper sized seats in the back.

    Mid sized cars are bae if you truly want to be able to lug shit about.

  • If you ever need to transport an 11ft Christmas tree and you’ve forgotten the bungees for the roof, it’ll fit inside an E61.

  • It's not. Just sayin'.

    Boot capacity in litres (seats up/down):

    Golf (stnd) = 380 / 1,270
    A4 = 505 / 1,510
    Golf Estate = 605 / 1,620
    Mondeo = 525 / 1,630
    Passat = 650 / 1,780

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