What are the best cars with big boots?

We like big boots and we cannot lie. Ok, we said it. With that out of the way, let’s get into a list of the best cars with big boots. We’ve selected our favourite cars that have load space to spare, in ten key categories. For each one we’ve included the maximum boot space in litres, up to the load cover (also known as the ‘parcel shelf’). 

They’re not all big cars, but they do all have a larger-than-average boot and they all have lots of other qualities to recommend them. There are options to suit a range of budgets, with everything from teeny hatchbacks to big, seven-seat SUVs. All of these are available to buy new, but many have been around for a while so you’ll be able to find used examples that will cost less.

Best city car with a big boot: Kia Picanto

Boot space: 255 litres

Is there a small car that has a boot big enough to swallow an end-of-season spending spree? Yep, it’s called the Kia Picanto. In isolation, its 255-litre boot isn’t that large, but it’ll fit a good few shopping bags in it and it’s a lot bigger than the space you get with something like a Fiat 500 or Mini Hatch. 

What’s so great about the Picanto is that even though it’s compact and budget-friendly it feels like a larger car to drive, and has features to match. If you’re buying it new, even the cheapest model now has automatic headlights, heated door mirrors, a reversing camera, sat-nav and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration. Higher-spec versions have LED headlights, heated front seats and even a heated steering wheel!

Best small hatchback with a big boot: Renault Clio

Boot space: 391 litres

As chic and enjoyable to drive as ever, the latest Renault Clio is also one of the most practical small cars you can buy. Its 391-litre boot capacity outdoes most of its rivals by a long way. In fact, it’s got more load space than you get in a Ford Focus, which is a much larger, more expensive car.

The only caveat is that to get that you need to buy a petrol version. The hybrid model – called Clio E-Tech – has a 301-litre capacity due to its battery pack taking up extra space. Even so, it still has a bigger boot than a Fiesta!

Best hatchback with a big boot: Honda Civic

Boot space: 410 litres

When it comes to mid-size hatchbacks the current Honda Civic stands out from the crowd, and not just for its sleek, sporty looks. It’s also longer than most rival cars, and that translates into an unusually large boot. 

Another USP is that the Civic is only available as a hybrid. And it’s a good one, giving strong performance and excellent mpg. And whereas some hatchbacks have less boot space as a hybrid than with a petrol or diesel engine, every Civic has the same capacity. Ahead of that large boot there’s a very spacious interior that has user-friendly controls and an appealingly premium look and feel.

Best family car with a big boot: Skoda Octavia

Boot space: 600 litres

Every Skoda model gives you a larger-than-average boot for your money and the Octavia is no exception. Despite costing about the same as hatchbacks such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the Octavia has a boot capacity that’s more than 200 litres greater than either of those. Incredibly, it’s even larger than that of the latest BMW 5 Series Touring – an executive estate car that costs about twice as much.

Overall, it’s a car that provides exceptional value for money. As well as all that load space, there’s ample room for four adults and an interior that has a high-quality feel. Every version is well equipped and there’s even a high-performance Octavia vRS model if you want a mix of space and pace.

Best estate car with a big boot: Skoda Superb Estate

Boot space: 690 litres

We’ve already established that Skoda’s cars have especially large boots and here’s the second example: the Skoda Superb Estate. Its 690-litre capacity (510 litres for plug-in hybrid models) is matched by only one other estate car – the latest Volkswagen Passat, which is essentially the same car with some minor design differences and a higher price. 

If you’re looking for a car that has room for a couple of large dogs in the boot, and space to spare, look no further than the Superb. The rest of the interior is vast and feels built to last – in all this is a car that’s perfectly suited to family life.

Best small SUV with a big boot: Ford Puma

Boot space: 456 litres

The Ford Puma was the UK’s best-selling new car in 2024. While we’re certain the Puma’s fun-to-drive character and sporty design contributed to its success, we’re willing to bet that its remarkably capacious boot also played a part. 

Within the Puma’s compact dimensions, Ford has somehow created a boot space that’s on a par with some mid-size models. There’s some real ingenuity here, too, with 80 litres of space tucked away beneath the main boot floor in what Ford calls the Megabox. It’s the perfect place to stash muddy boots or sweaty sports gear, especially since it has a plug in the bottom that means you can fill it up with water, wash it and then empty it.

Best mid-size SUV with a big boot: Volkswagen Tiguan

Boot space: 652 litres

For a long time, the Volkswagen Tiguan has been a go-to choice for anyone looking for a classy SUV that has enough space for the family but is compact enough to fit easily into the average supermarket car park space. 

The latest Tiguan, which went on sale in 2024, ticks all those boxes and adds the latest tech features, a sharp new look and a bigger boot than ever. A 652-litre capacity is way beyond what most mid-size SUVS can offer, although – you guessed it – plug-in hybrid versions have less space, with a still-healthy 490-litre capacity.

Best large SUV with a big boot: Kia EV9

Boot space: 828 litres

It looks like something beamed in from the future but the Kia EV9 is here now, and it’s great. It’s a luxury, seven-seat SUV that’s available only with pure-electric power and it’s like nothing Kia has ever made before. 

We should probably point out that its 828-litre boot capacity is with the pair of third-row seats folded away. When they’re in place you can sit seven, in considerable comfort, and still have a 333-litre boot space behind them. That’s more than most small hatchbacks can offer. It’s a great car for long family trips, and a maximum battery range of 349 miles helps here too.

Best MPV with a big boot: Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Boot space: 1121 litres

The MPVs with the biggest boots tend to be essentially vans with windows and the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is a case in point. But when the van in question is the coolest you can buy, who’s complaining?

While the ID.Buzz’s ‘modern retro’ looks are a big part of its appeal, it’s also hugely practical. The standard, five-seat model’s boot is simply huge, as you’d expect considering commercial (van) versions are built for business. Available only with pure electric power, the ID.Buzz has a maximum battery range of almost 300 miles and is surely one of the most desirable MPVs ever.

Best sports car with a big boot: BMW M4 Coupe

Boot space: 440 litres

The BMW M4 – like all the best sports cars – posts some very impressive numbers: 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds, top speed of 188mph and a power output of 543bhp. 

But here’s one that might surprise you: 440 litres of boot space. That’s a match for many family cars, yet the M4 manages to combine generous space for four – plus their luggage – with the kind of thrilling drive that’s become synonymous with BMW’s high-performance M models.