Honda Accord Estate

Performance

Both petrol engines do the job with no problems, but the diesel excels, with plenty of low- and mid-range pull with decent economy.

Driving

Drives superbly, even fully loaded.

Feel

All engines are refined and quiet.

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Price

Not cheap to buy but running costs, particularly for the diesel, with be good. Resale value won't be overly impressive.

Quality

Typically reliable and durable, though the interior could have tried harder.

Safety

Loads of safety kit and four stars from NCAP.

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Space

Vast amounts of space with rear seats folded flat: 1,707 litres via remote-opening tailgate. There's also more space under the boot floor.

Equipment

Alloys, climate control, central locking, electric windows and CD player as standard.

Alternatives

Mazda6 Estate, Vauxhall Vectra Estate

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Pros

Huge space, great drive, electric tailgate.

Cons

As with the Saloon, it's pricey for what it is at up to £3K more expensive than close competitors.

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