The competition: alternatives

The Irish Times looks at the competition

The Irish Timeslooks at the competition

Audi A4 2.0 TDI Sport

CC: 1968

BHP: 143

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Torque: 302Nm

0-100km/h: 9.4secs

CO2: 139g/km

L/100km: 5.5

Motor tax: €150

Price: €40,700

Jaguar X-Type 2.2d limited edition

CC: 2198

BHP: 143

Torque: 360Nm

0-100km/h: 9.5secs

CO2: 184g/km

L/100km: 6.9

Motor tax: €600

Price: €37,530

Ford Mondeo 2.0 S-edition

CC: 1997

BHP: 138

Torque: 320Nm

0-100km/h: 9.3secs

CO2: 156g/km

L/100km: 5.9

Motor tax: €430

Price: €37,430

BMW 320d SE saloon

CC: 1995

BHP: 174

Torque: 350Nm

0-100km/h: 9.1secs

CO2: 128g/km

L/100km: 4.8

Motor tax: €150

Price: €44,430