Fiat Tipo
✓Relatively cheap to maintain and fuel-efficient for city driving
✓Relatively spacious for a car in this segment locally
✓Exceptionally large cargo space (550 liters in the hatchback model), suitable for many families
✓Relatively low purchase and maintenance costs compared to rivals (average annual upkeep below NIS 2,500)
✗Poor service level at many garages locally
✗Increased reliability issues in the local summer (air conditioning, electrical system)
✗High wind and engine noise on highways (above 110 km/h)
✗Plain and unremarkable exterior design that draws little attention
Skoda Octavia
✓Relatively high reliability for its price range locally
✓Spacious and comfortable cabin, including for rear passengers
✓Reasonable maintenance costs compared to other cars in the category
✓Exceptionally large trunk (640 liters in the sedan) — one of the largest in its class