Boot space is an important consideration for many car buyers, whether it’s fitting in prams, dogs, luggage, or just the weekly shopping. A large boot gives you that extra practicality and, as you’ll see, you don’t always you have to buy a huge SUV or estate car to get one. Some cars simply have bigger boots than others.
Here, we’ve selected our favourite new cars and used cars – of various types – that over-index on boot capacity. For each one we’ve listed how many litres of boot space you get to the load cover (in five-seat mode for seven-seater cars), so you can see just how capacious they are.
Best Cars with Big Boots 2025
- Renault Clio (2019-)
- Hyundai Tuscon (2021-)
- Skoda Superb Estate (2024-)
- Ford Puma (2019-)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (2024-)
- Peugeot 5008 (2024-)
- Skoda Octavia (2020-)
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz (2022-)
- BMW 4 Series Coupe/Gran Coupe (2020-)
- Citroen E-Berlingo (2018-)
Renault Clio (2019-)
Vehicle type: Hatchback
Boot volume: 391 litres
The Renault Clio proves that you don’t need to buy a big car to get a big boot. Despite its supermini dimensions, the Clio has a boot capacity of 391 litres, which is more than you get in the Ford Focus – a mid-size hatchback. There is a small caveat in that it’s only petrol versions that have this much space – opt for a Clio with hybrid power and you only get a 301-litre boot. That’s still average for the class, however, and more than hybrid-powered small cars such as the MG 3 and Toyota Yaris can offer.
Big boot aside, the Clio is stylish and good to drive. It’s also very well-equipped and cheaper than most rival cars, so it represents excellent value for money.
Renault Clio Review
Hyundai Tuscon (2021-)
Vehicle type: SUV
Boot volume: 620 litres
Hyundai’s latest Tuscon is a sharp-suited mid-size SUV that hides a big secret under its tailgate. Swing it up and you’ll find a load space that’s wide, well-shaped and offers a cavernous 620-litre capacity. The boot floor is level with the bumper, too, so there’s no load lip to negotiate when you’re lugging stuff in or out. Rear seats that split 40-20-40 allow you to combine loads and passengers in various ways and they fold flat to free up a maximum of 1,799 litres of luggage space. There’s even a little storage space under the boot floor.
And with comfortable road manners, impressive quality, fuel-efficient powertrains and lots of equipment, the Tucson is an excellent all-rounder.
Hyundai Tucson Review
Skoda Superb Estate (2024-)
Vehicle type: Estate
Boot volume: 690 litres
The Skoda Superb Estate has the largest boot of any new estate car on sale, so when it comes to getting maximum load space things doesn’t get much better than this. A 690-litre capacity is more than you get with many large SUVs, and the long space is perfect if you have a large dog (or two) to transport. You get 1920 litres of space when the rear seats are folded flat, which should be enough for sizeable haul of flat-pack furniture, and when reconfigured as a five-seater the Superb has limousine levels of passenger space. One thing to note: if you go for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, boot capacity is reduced to 510/1770 litres – still a considerable amount of space.
The Superb makes a great family car thanks to its comfortable ride and ability to accommodate a pushchair plus loads of luggage, and it feels built to cope with whatever you (or your kids) throw at it.
Skoda Superb Review
Ford Puma (2019-)
Vehicle type: SUV
Boot volume: 523 litres
The Ford Puma was the best-selling new car in the UK in 2023 and 2024 and its popularity can be at least partly attibuted to its unusually large boot. Despite being only slighlty longer than superminis such as the Volkswagen Polo, the Puma has as much boot space as some mid-size SUVs. Petrol versions have a 456-litre capacity while the pure-electric Puma Gen-E model has a scarcely believable 523-litre load area.
In each case, some of that space is in the form of a very handy storage cubby under the boot floor that Ford calls the Megabox (or Gigabox in the case of the even larger version in the Gen-E). It's ideal if you want somewhere to stash dirty boots or outdoor gear because it has a removable plug that means you can simply hose it clean. There are plenty of other reasons why the Puma is such a big-seller – it's great fun to drive, good value and all versions are well-equipped.
Ford Puma review
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (2024-)
Vehicle type: Estate
Boot volume: 615 litres
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is the latest in a long line of spacious and luxurious estate cars from the German brand. This sixth-generation model is packed full of mind-bogglingly advanced technology, yet it retains the traditional Mercedes-Benz virtues of elegant design and outstanding comfort.
The interior is great place to spend time and although the boot isn't as roomy as that of some E-Class models of old (you can blame swoopy shape for that), the E-Class is still very spacious. Mild hybrid models have a 615-litre capacity, while plug-in hybrid models have a 460-litre space.
Mercedes-benz E-Class review
Peugeot 5008 (2024-)
Vehicle type: MPV
Boot volume: 916 litres
If you're looking for a seven-seater SUV that gives you lots of versatility and a huge boot when the third-row seats are folded, look no further than the Peugeot 5008. A capacity of 916 litres in five-seat mode is almost 150 litres more than you get with an Audi Q7, making this one of the biggest boots of any family SUV. With all seven seats occupied there's still 348 litres of space – almost as much as you get in a mid-size hatchback and plenty large enough to swallow up luggage for weekend away.
Stylish inside and out, the 5008 is available with hybrid or plug-in hybrid power. Or there's a pure-electric version called E-5008, which has one of the longest battery ranges of any mainstream electric car, with a maximum of up to 414 miles.
Peugeot 5008 review
Skoda Octavia (2020-)
Vehicle type: Hatchback
Boot volume: 600 litres
The Skoda Octavia has always provided the sort of space normally associated with cars from the class above, and the latest generation continues the tradition. Open the tailgate and you’ll find a big, rectangular boot space with a capacity of 600 litres. Bear in mind that a Volkswagen Golf (which shares many parts with the Octavia) offers just 381 litres.
If you want pace as well as space there's the sporty vRS model – a hot hatch that doubles as a family car. And if you want even more room for luggage there's the Octavia Estate which, thanks to its 640-litre load bay, is one of the most practical estate cars around.
Skoda Octavia Review
Volkswagen ID.Buzz (2022-)
Vehicle type: MPV
Boot volume: 1,121 litres
You can’t beat a van-based MPV for boot space and, despite its uber-cool image, the all-electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz is essentially just that. Its box-like shape gives it a huge cargo area, with standard-wheelbase versions having a 1121-litre capacity to the load cover. That’s more than twice what you get in a Nissan Qashqai. Fold down the second row of seats and you have genuine van-style practicality. Long-wheelbase versions have a third row of seats but still have a 304-litre boot behind them and the third row can be removed when needed.
Prices start at an eye-watering £59,000 or so, but the premium for the LWB version is only £210 and all versions are well-equipped. Battery range is impressive for a big MPV, with a maximum of up to 291 miles on a full charge.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz review
BMW 4 Series Coupe/Gran Coupe (2020-)
Vehicle type: Coupe
Boot volume: 440/470 litres
So you want a sleek, sporty and luxurious coupe that also has a big boot? There are a number of cars that fit the bill, but few tick as many boxes as the BMW 4 Series. It gives you the kind of driving enjoyment, tech features and interior quality that BMW does so well, along with a boot space that’s on a par with many family cars.
While the two-door 4 Series Coupe has an impressive 440-litre capacity, the five-door Gran Coupe gives you an extra 30 litres of space, as well as a larger, more versatile hatchback boot opening. Both are usefully versatile thanks to a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat back, and have enough interior space for four adults to travel in comfort.
BMW 4 Series review
Citroen E-Berlingo (2018-)
Vehicle type: MPV
Boot volume: 806 litres
The Citroen E-Berlingo looks like a box on wheels but that’s the point – if you want maximum load space inside your vehicle it’s the most efficient way to do things. We say vehicle because as well as being sold as an MPV the Berlingo is also available as a van. As if you hadn’t guessed…
Those commercial origins mean that while it’s perhaps not as sophisticated as many hatchback or SUV models it’s likely to be more spacious. Standard ‘M’ versions have a boot capacity of 597 litres to the load cover, while longer ‘XL’ models have an 806-litre capacity when their additional third-row seats are folded. The Berlingo’s huge boot opening makes loading or unloading easy, and getting back-seat passengers in and out is a breeze thanks to sliding side doors. While the E-Berlingo has electric power and is available in ‘M’ or XL’ form, there’s also a Berlingo model with with a petrol or diesel engine, in ‘M’ format only.
An honourable mention must go to the Peugeot E-Rifter, Toyota Proace City Verso EV and Vauxhall Combo Life Electric – apart from some exterior styling differences these are identical to the E-Berlingo, and just as practical.
Citroen Berlingo review
