17. Volkswagen Passat (vs. Ford Mondeo)
In Europe’s crowded midsize segment, the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo have battled for family car supremacy for decades. VW frequently refreshed the Passat, adding new tech, comfort features, and refined styling to stay ahead of the Mondeo’s advances.
This constant back-and-forth made the Passat a benchmark in its class, with each update designed to ensure it outsold its blue-oval rival.
It’s competition at its most relentless. Auto Express