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Land Rover Freelander TD4_e, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volvo XC60 (Issue 1,079)

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You can’t move for green brands or eco-friendly models right now, so the chance to test three of the cleanest SUVs around wasn’t one to be missed. Would our long-term VW Tiguan be able to match the new stop/start Freelander – and an XC60 wearing Volvo’s recently introduced DRIVe badging?

The answer was a resounding yes. The Freelander proved too polluting, while the Volvo was hampered by its lack of all-wheel drive – so if you need a compact SUV which can go off-road and ease your conscience, the VW is the answer.

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

RRP £37,020Avg. savings £3,308 off RRP*Used from £22,000
Audi A3

Audi A3

RRP £26,310Avg. savings £2,554 off RRP*Used from £10,960
Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RRP £39,390Avg. savings £4,413 off RRP*Used from £25,197
Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

RRP £19,870Avg. savings £5,842 off RRP*Used from £9,599
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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