The Top 10 Family Estate Cars For 2014

Estate cars are the vehicle of choice for most parents as they combine the comfort and spacious cabin of a saloon car with a large and practical boot for cargo. They come in a wide range of sizes, making them suitable for all requirements.

Of particular concern to many parents that are looking to buy family estate cars this year is how cheap they are to run – chiefly, how much it costs in fuel, and how much car tax costs.

Here are 10 of the best family estate cars for 2014, which are fuel-efficient – making them great value for money!

1. Toyota Auris Touring Sports Hybrid 1.8 (automatic)

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• Price (on the road): £21,495;
• CO2 emissions: 85 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 136 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 79 mpg.

2. Seat Leon ST 1.6 TDi SE Ecomotive (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £20,485;
• CO2 emissions: 87 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 108 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 86 mpg.

3. Skoda Fabia Estate 1.2 TDi Greenline (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £14,490;
• CO2 emissions: 88 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 74 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 85 mpg.

4. Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDCi Edge Econetic (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £19,545;
• CO2 emissions: 88 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 104 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 83 mpg.

5. Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ Stop & Start (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £20,245;
• CO2 emissions: 90 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 110 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 81 mpg.

6. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDi SE (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £21,150;
• CO2 emissions: 99 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 104 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 74 mpg.

7. Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 TDi CR S (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £18,840;
• CO2 emissions: 99 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 104 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 74 mpg.

8. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDi CR Greenline (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £17,195;
• CO2 emissions: 99 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 89 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 75 mpg.

9. Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTi 16v Design ecoFLEX (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £18,655;
• CO2 emissions: 99 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £0.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 108 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 75 mpg.

10. Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi Design ecoFLEX (manual)

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• Price (on the road): £20,049;
• CO2 emissions: 104 g/km;
• Car tax: £0.00 (6 months), £20.00 (12 months);
• Performance: 118 brake horsepower;
• Fuel economy (combined): 72 mpg.

Thanks to Alex Hyde, a blogger, car enthusiast and father of three who works for Lifestyle Europe for this really useful blog post!