The well-known British site WhatCar named the best used wagons of modern times that can be bought in Europe. Although these cars are currently losing out in competition to crossovers, there are more than enough of them on the market. Top 10 “wagons” were selected based on traditional criteria — reliability, spaciousness, and economy.  

The Best Used Wagons:

10. Opel/Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Opel is spacious and cheaper than the VW Golf and Skoda Octavia wagons.

 

9. Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda has a huge trunk and energy-intensive suspension, plus economical diesels.  

8. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

The Mercedes wagon is very spacious, comfortable, and usually well-equipped.  

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Honda Civic Tourer

The Honda has an unconventional design but is one of the most reliable used wagons.  

6. BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series wagon loses to Mercedes in trunk volume, but is more interesting to drive.  

5. Seat Leon ST

The Seat Leon is practical, stylish, and affordable.

 

4. Volkswagen Passat Estate

The Volkswagen Passat wagon, as they say, is a classic of the genre. Moreover, used diesel Passats are actively sold now. There’s also an off-road Alltrack version.  

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Volkswagen Golf Estate

The Golf wagon is well-constructed, and there is a wide selection of petrol and diesel engines.  

2. Skoda Octavia Combi

From a technical perspective, the Skoda Octavia isn’t far from the Golf, but it is more spacious inside and cheaper. You can also choose the higher cross-country version Scout.  

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Ford Mondeo Estate

The Ford Mondeo offers a good price-quality ratio, along with an ergonomic interior and rich equipment.  

The British also determined which used wagons you should not buy.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

The Mercedes wagon looks bright, but it has a small trunk and stiff suspension.  

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon

Used Chevrolet Cruzes are inexpensive but very unreliable.