My annual driving performance is about 55,000 kilometres. I mainly drive distances of about 150 kilometres. The BAB share is about 70%. So far I had driven much less and had always oriented myself in the compact class (Golf V, Focus etc.). With the significantly increased mileage, the middle class (Passat 3C, Mondeo etc.) is always recommended. However, I do not need the larger storage and passenger space of the middle class. is the middle class compared to compact cars in terms of safety, comfort and driving behaviour? Even I have always been on the road in the compact class, so no experience can be used as a comparison. For example, if you compare an annual Golf V Comfortline car with 105 hp TDI with an identically equipped passat, there is a price difference of about 3000 to 3500 euros. Would you consider that the above-mentioned surcharge would be worthwhile in my situation? The discussion is supposed to be about the general comparison of the two categories of vehicles; golf and passat I used only as an example for viewing. I would like to thank you once again for all the answers.