SKODA Superb

For an undeniably vast car, the Superb Estate's running costs should be fairly reasonable. Model-for-model, CO2 emissions and fuel economy figures can't quite match those of the equivalent Mondeo Estate or Passat Estate but, considering the Superb's extra size, it's really not very far behind and it’s better than an SUV or crossover. There’s also a new hybrid version which is more expensive to buy but could reap healthy tax savings if you’re running it as a company car. As with all hybrids fuel savings will be more dependent on where and how you drive it and whether you’re willing or able to plug it in and charge – for short journeys you could save a lot of money but for longer ones it’ll be little more efficient than the regular diesel or petrol verions.