Out of your two choices i'd go for the focus every day! better engine, better economy, better power delivery, better handling, possibly cheaper to tax?

However, depends what you need it for. X-type estates are looking a right bargin, if you can stomach the v6 with auto box. 1.9 tdi a4 quattro estate would be a good choice, especially this time of year with the 4wd.

Octavias are always good but be wary of ex police & ex taxi's.