LOOKING FOR A car that will comfortably carry four adult passengers as well as a lot of cargo? Then this 2014 Peugeot 508 SW for €19,900 is worth considering.
The ‘SW’ stands for Sports Wagon and in this guise the 508 is an attractive looking big car. It has plenty of room up front and rear passengers have ample leg and head room. Even the middle seat passenger has a good amount of room.
The cabin is nice and bright and there are plenty of little cubby holes and storage areas to keep everything tucked away neatly.
Being an estate, one of its main selling points is boot capacity and at 512 litres with the seats up the 508 SW can carry a lot. The cargo area swells to 1,598 litres with the seats folded down.
This model is the Active trim version and comes with rear parking sensors, cruise control, climate control, 17-inch alloys and ESP.
It is powered by a 115hp 1.6-litre HDI engine mated to a manual gearbox.
It is a comfortable car to drive and is great for long distances. The engine is punchy enough and economical too.
Overall, it is a practical car with lots of space and a good engine.
Volkswagen Passat
If you are looking for a car with a bit more power and space but you don’t mind more kilometres on the clock, then this 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate in Highline trim for €19,950 could be the car for you.
Like the 508 SW, the Passat is a big, good looking estate car with buckets of space.
This particular model is the top spec Highline trim version and comes tricked out with loads of added extras for your comfort and convenience – including satnav, heated seats and electric windows and mirrors.
It is very spacious, there is plenty of room for all passengers and the cabin is very well finished and looks very classy.
The boot can hold 603 litres with the seats up and 1,731 litres with the rear seats folded.
This model is powered by a 160hp 2.0-litre TDI engine mated to a manual transmission.
Like the 508 SW it offers a comfortable ride and is great for long motorway drives.
The main difference between these two cars is the kilometres on the clock. The 508 SW has 61,169km but the Passat has 127,223km.
So, if you are looking for a car with lots of space and comfort with an economical engine then the 508 SW could be the car for you. However, if you want a more powerful car, with more space and added extras then the Passat could be the car for you.
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