Best 7-seater cars and SUVs 2026: seven picks compared
A good 7-seater has to do more than squeeze two extra seats into the boot. The third row should be usable, there should still be room for some luggage with every seat in place, and the car should tow and cruise without strain. This list covers seven-seat SUVs and one people carrier on sale new in Europe in 2026, from family crossovers to large off-roaders.
Length and wheelbase are the best quick guide to third-row space. The longer the wheelbase, the more room there usually is behind the second row. Our catalogue lists both for every car below, so the table starts with them.
Quick picks
- Best value 7-seater: Škoda Kodiaq – seven seats from the lowest price here.
- Best for adults in row three: Volkswagen Multivan – sliding doors and 469 litres with all seats up.
- Best seven seats as standard: Peugeot 5008 – hybrid economy at 5.8 l/100 km.
- Best for towing: Land Rover Discovery – 3,500 kg braked.
| Model (version) | Length | Wheelbase | Seven seats | Braked towing | Euro NCAP | List price from, Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Škoda Kodiaq (1.5 TSI mHEV) | 4,758 mm | 2,791 mm | optional | 1,800 kg | 5 stars, 2024 | €42,990 (2024) |
| Volkswagen Tayron (1.5 eTSI) | 4,792 mm | 2,788 mm | optional | 1,800 kg | 5 stars, 2025 | €47,470 (2025) |
| Peugeot 5008 (1.2 Hybrid 136) | 4,791 mm | 2,901 mm | standard | 1,000 kg | – | €43,140 (2024) |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (1.6 T-GDI Hybrid) | 4,830 mm | 2,815 mm | optional | 1,110 kg | 5 stars, 2024 | €60,750 (2024, 7 seats) |
| Volkswagen Multivan (SWB) | 4,973 mm | – | standard | – | 5 stars, 2022 | – |
| Volvo XC90 (B5 AWD) | 4,953 mm | 2,984 mm | standard | 2,400 kg | 5 stars, 2015 | €81,490 (2024) |
| Land Rover Discovery (D250 AWD) | 4,956 mm | 2,923 mm | optional | 3,500 kg | 5 stars, 2017 | €78,600 (2026) |
Dimensions, towing limits and prices are the figures listed by ADAC for the named versions; a dash means no checked figure was available. If five seats and a big boot are enough, a mid-size family SUV costs less and weighs less.
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1. Skoda Kodiaq II
Best value 7-seater
- Production years
- 2023–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 110–195 kW (150–265 PS)
The second-generation Kodiaq has the lowest starting price of any car here, at €42,990 in Germany for the 1.5 TSI mild hybrid. The third seat row is an option. With all seven seats up, the boot holds 340 litres, and folding the third row frees up to 845 litres. The 4,758 mm body has a 2,791 mm wheelbase, and the 1.5 TSI may tow 1,800 kg braked. Euro NCAP gave it five stars in 2024. The drawback: the third row is best for children, and seven seats cost extra.
Pros
- Lowest German list price in this list
- 340 litres with all seven seats up
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2024)
Cons
- Third row best suited to children
Spec sheet: Skoda Kodiaq II 1.5 TSI mHEV 110 kW (150 PS)
Full review: Skoda Kodiaq II -
2. Volkswagen Tayron I
Best seven-seat plug-in hybrid
- Production years
- 2024–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 110–200 kW (150–272 PS)
Volkswagen's Tayron was presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 2024 and is built in Wolfsburg for Europe. At 4,792 mm it is close in size to the Kodiaq, and up to seven seats are available. The two eHybrid versions combine 150 kW (204 PS) or 200 kW (272 PS) with a 19.7 kWh (net) battery and more than 100 km of electric range. The seven-seat 4MOTION may tow up to 2,500 kg. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2025. The drawback: prices start at €47,470 in Germany, about €4,500 more than the Kodiaq.
Full review: Volkswagen Tayron IPros
- Plug-in hybrid with more than 100 km electric range
- Up to 2,500 kg towing (7-seat 4MOTION)
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2025)
Cons
- Dearer than the closely related Kodiaq
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3. Peugeot 5008 III
Best with seven seats as standard
- Production years
- 2024–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric
The third 5008 arrived in 2024 and comes with seven seats as standard. Its 2,901 mm wheelbase is the longest of the mid-size SUVs here. The 1.2 Hybrid with 100 kW (136 PS) is rated at 5.8 l/100 km WLTP and costs from €43,140 in Germany. Plug-in hybrids with 143 kW or 165 kW and an electric E-5008 complete the range. With all seats up, the boot holds 348 litres; with both rear rows folded, ADAC lists 2,232 litres. The drawback: the hybrid may tow only 1,000 kg braked and needs 10.2 s to reach 100 km/h.
Full review: Peugeot 5008 IIIPros
- Seven seats as standard
- 2,901 mm wheelbase
- 5.8 l/100 km WLTP (1.2 Hybrid)
Cons
- Only 1,000 kg braked towing (1.2 Hybrid)
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4. Hyundai Santa Fe
Best for easy loading
- Production years
- 2000–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 92–183 kW (125–249 PS)
The fifth Santa Fe was revealed in August 2023 with a boxy body and a tailgate designed for a wide opening. In Europe it is sold only as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Since late 2025 the hybrid has 176 kW (239 PS) and the plug-in hybrid 212 kW (288 PS). The seven-seat hybrid is 4,830 mm long with a 2,815 mm wheelbase and uses 6.9 l/100 km WLTP. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2024, and the vehicle warranty runs for five years. The drawbacks: the seven-seat hybrid starts at €60,750 in Germany and may tow only 1,110 kg braked.
Full review: Hyundai Santa FePros
- Wide tailgate opening
- Hybrid and plug-in hybrid only
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2024)
Cons
- High price and 1,110 kg towing (7-seat hybrid)
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5. Volkswagen Multivan T7
Best for adults in the third row
- Production years
- 2021–present
- Body type
- Minivan / MPV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 100–180 kW (136–245 PS)
Unveiled in June 2021 and built in Hanover, the T7 Multivan moved to the car-based MQB Evo platform. It is a true seven-seater with three rows and sliding doors, electrically operated on the Style trim. With all seats in place it still carries 469 litres of luggage. The short-wheelbase version is 4,973 mm long and the long one 5,173 mm. A front-wheel-drive eHybrid with 160 kW (218 PS) offers 46–50 km of WLTP electric range. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2022. The drawback: at almost five metres, it is the hardest car here to park.
Pros
- 469 litres with all seats in place
- Sliding doors
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2022)
Cons
- Nearly 5 m long even in short form
Spec sheet: Volkswagen Multivan T7 1.5 TSI 100 kW (136 PS)
Full review: Volkswagen Multivan T7 -
6. Volvo XC90 II
Best premium 7-seater
- Production years
- 2015–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 140–335 kW (190–455 PS)
The second-generation XC90 has been built since 2015 on Volvo's SPA platform and was updated again in 2024. Seven seats are standard, and its 2,984 mm wheelbase is the longest in this list. ADAC lists the B5 mild-hybrid petrol with 184 kW (250 PS) and all-wheel drive: 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s and 2,400 kg braked towing. With all seats up, the boot holds 302 litres. The drawbacks: the Euro NCAP five-star rating dates from 2015, prices start at €81,490 in Germany, and the B5 uses 8.3 l/100 km WLTP.
Pros
- Seven seats as standard
- Longest wheelbase here: 2,984 mm
- 2,400 kg braked towing
Cons
- Euro NCAP rating from 2015 and high price
Spec sheet: Volvo XC90 II D5 165 kW (224 PS)
Full review: Volvo XC90 II -
7. Land Rover Discovery L462
Best for towing
- Production years
- 2017–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
- Power output
- 132–265 kW (179–360 PS)
The fifth Discovery was unveiled in September 2016 and has been built in Slovakia since 2019. It was the first Discovery on Land Rover's aluminium architecture, which saves up to 480 kg compared with the previous model. Five-, seven-seat and commercial versions are offered in Europe. The D250 diesel with 183 kW (249 PS) may tow 3,500 kg braked, the most of any car here. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2017. The drawbacks: it still weighs 2,391 kg, uses 8.5 l/100 km WLTP and costs from €78,600 in Germany.
Full review: Land Rover Discovery L462Pros
- 3,500 kg braked towing (D250)
- Aluminium body
- Seven seats available
Cons
- 2,391 kg kerb weight and high running costs
How we chose
Selection. We looked at cars with a third seat row that are sold new in Europe in 2026 and have a published model page on 1cars. The Kia Carnival was left out because it is not currently listed for the German market, and the Mitsubishi Outlander because we could not confirm a seven-seat version in its current European range.
Data sources. Generation years and Euro NCAP stars with their test year come from the 1cars catalogue; the Santa Fe and Tayron ratings were checked against Hyundai's press release and the Euro NCAP result page. Dimensions, braked towing limits, WLTP consumption, warranty terms and German list prices come from the ADAC Autokatalog pages for the named versions (accessed October 2026). Boot volumes behind the third row are given only where a manufacturer figure or Wikipedia states which seat configuration they refer to. Multivan figures come from English-language Wikipedia.
Ranking. The order is editorial and weighs third-row space, luggage room, safety, towing and price. It is not a test score. Prices are German list prices with the year the version went on sale, and they differ in other markets. More data for each model is on its model page, for example the Volkswagen Tayron and the Volkswagen Multivan T7.
Frequently asked questions
Which 7-seater has the most room in the third row?
Of the cars here, the Volkswagen Multivan: a tall van-based body with sliding doors, three rows and 469 litres of luggage space with all seats in place. Among the SUVs, the Volvo XC90 has the longest wheelbase at 2,984 mm.
Is a 7-seat SUV or an MPV better for a big family?
An MPV such as the Multivan offers easier access through sliding doors and more space behind the third row. A seven-seat SUV is usually shorter, tows more and is easier to park, but its third row is often best for children.
Which 7-seater is best for towing?
The Land Rover Discovery D250 may tow 3,500 kg braked and the Volvo XC90 B5 2,400 kg. The Peugeot 5008 hybrid (1,000 kg) and Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid (1,110 kg) are limited, so check the figure for the exact version before buying.
How much luggage fits with all seven seats in use?
Not much in most SUVs: 340 litres in the Škoda Kodiaq, 348 litres in the Peugeot 5008 and 302 litres in the Volvo XC90, according to the figures we checked. The Multivan holds 469 litres.
Are seven seats standard?
In the Peugeot 5008, Volvo XC90 and Multivan, yes. In the Kodiaq, Tayron, Santa Fe and Discovery, the third row is an option or tied to certain versions, so check the specification before you order.
