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Best estate cars 2026: six new wagons with SUV-sized boots

Updated 6 cars in this ranking

An estate car gives most of the luggage space of a mid-size SUV with a lower roof, less weight and usually lower fuel consumption. The six wagons below are all on sale new in Europe in 2026 and cover petrol, diesel, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. Each one offers at least 570 litres of boot space with five seats in use.

The comparison uses the figures ADAC, Germany's motoring club, lists for one representative version of each car. The Škoda Octavia Combi shows how much the class can offer for the money: 640 litres and 4.7 l/100 km WLTP in a body under 4.7 metres long.

Quick picks

Model (version)LengthBoot, 5 seatsSeats foldedWLTP combinedBraked towingGermany, from
Škoda Octavia Combi (2.0 TDI 150 DSG)4,698 mm640 l1,700 l4.7 l/100 km1,600 kg€44,020 (05/2025)
Volkswagen Passat Variant (2.0 TDI 193 4MOTION)4,917 mm690 l1,920 l5.7 l/100 km2,200 kg€58,000 (07/2026)
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports (1.8 Hybrid)4,650 mm596 l1,606 l4.4 l/100 km750 kg€37,190 (02/2025)
Mercedes-Benz E 220 d Estate4,949 mm615 l1,830 l4.9 l/100 km2,100 kg€69,026 (06/2025)
BMW 520d Touring5,060 mm570 l1,700 l5.3 l/100 km2,000 kg€64,300 (05/2024)
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S4,961 mm605 l1,714 l14.1 kWh/100 km1,000 kg€60,295 (06/2024)

Boot volumes are manufacturer figures and makers do not all measure them the same way, so treat differences of 20–30 litres with caution. If a second-hand diesel wagon fits the budget better, see the best used diesel estates.

  1. 1. Skoda Octavia Mk4

    Best estate overall

    Production years
    2019–present
    Body type
    Liftback, Station wagon
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, LPG / CNG
    Power output
    81–195 kW (110–265 PS)

    The facelifted fourth-generation Octavia Combi packs 640 litres of boot space into a body 4,698 mm long, and 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded. The 2.0 TDI with 110 kW (150 PS) and a seven-speed DSG reaches 100 km/h in 8.6 s and uses 4.7 l/100 km WLTP, or 4.6 on the motorway phase. It may tow 1,600 kg braked. ADAC shows a five-star Euro NCAP result from October 2025. The drawbacks: the diesel costs €44,020 in Germany in Sportline trim, the tank holds only 45 litres, and the warranty is two years.

    Pros

    • 640-litre boot in 4,698 mm
    • 4.7 l/100 km WLTP (2.0 TDI)
    • Five-star Euro NCAP (2025)

    Cons

    • 45-litre tank and two-year warranty

    Spec sheet: Skoda Octavia Mk4 1.0 l TSI (110 PS) 81 kW (110 PS)

    Full review: Skoda Octavia Mk4

  2. 2. Volkswagen Passat B9

    Most space

    Production years
    2023–present
    Body type
    Station wagon
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    110–150 kW (150–204 PS)

    The ninth-generation Passat is sold only as the Variant estate. At 4,917 mm it offers 690 litres with five seats and 1,920 litres folded, the most in this list. Prices start at €42,930 in Germany for the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 110 kW (150 PS); diesels have 90 to 142 kW, and the eHybrid plug-ins 150 or 200 kW. The 2.0 TDI 4MOTION with 142 kW (193 PS) may tow 2,200 kg braked. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in July 2024, with 93 per cent for adults. The drawback: the 4MOTION diesel costs €58,000.

    Pros

    • 690 litres, 1,920 litres folded
    • 2,200 kg braked towing (2.0 TDI 4MOTION)
    • Five-star Euro NCAP (2024)

    Cons

    • 2.0 TDI 4MOTION from €58,000 in Germany (2026)

    Spec sheet: Volkswagen Passat B9 1.5 l eTSI 110 kW (150 PS)

    Full review: Volkswagen Passat B9

  3. 3. Toyota Corolla E210

    Most economical

    Production years
    2018–present
    Body type
    Sedan, Hatchback, Station wagon
    Fuel
    Petrol, Hybrid
    Power output
    85–144 kW (116–196 PS)

    The Corolla Touring Sports is the only full hybrid in this list. The 1.8 Hybrid has a system output of 103 kW (140 PS), drives through a CVT and uses 4.4 l/100 km in the WLTP combined cycle. It is also the cheapest car here, from €37,190 in Germany in Teamplayer trim, and the boot holds 596 litres in a body 4,650 mm long. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2019. The drawbacks: it may tow only 750 kg braked, and on the WLTP motorway phase it uses 5.7 l/100 km, more than the diesels.

    Pros

    • 4.4 l/100 km WLTP combined
    • From €37,190 in Germany (2025)
    • 596-litre boot

    Cons

    • 750 kg braked towing limit

    Spec sheet: Toyota Corolla E210 1.2 Turbo 85 kW (116 PS)

    Full review: Toyota Corolla E210

  4. 4. Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214

    Best for long journeys

    Production years
    2023–present
    Body type
    Sedan, Station wagon
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel

    The S214 E-Class Estate combines a 615-litre boot, 1,830 litres folded, with a big tank and a frugal diesel. The E 220 d has 162 kW (220 PS), 440 Nm and a nine-speed automatic, and ADAC lists 4.8 l/100 km on the WLTP motorway phase, close to the Octavia's 4.6. With a 66-litre tank that is enough for more than 1,300 km between fill-ups on paper. It may tow 2,100 kg braked, and Euro NCAP gave the E-Class five stars in July 2024. The drawback: €69,026 in Germany in Avantgarde Advanced Plus trim.

    Pros

    • 4.8 l/100 km WLTP motorway
    • 66-litre tank
    • 2,100 kg braked towing

    Cons

    • From €69,026 in Germany (2025)
    Full review: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214

  5. 5. BMW 5 Series G60

    Best to drive

    Production years
    2023–present
    Body type
    Sedan, Station wagon
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
    Power output
    145–535 kW (197–727 PS)

    The G61 5 Series Touring keeps rear-wheel drive in its 520d, which pairs 145 kW (197 PS) and 400 Nm with an eight-speed automatic. It reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 s, the quickest time among the combustion cars here, and uses 5.3 l/100 km WLTP. A 60-litre tank and a 2,000 kg braked trailer load suit long trips and caravans. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in December 2023, with 86 per cent for vulnerable road users. The drawbacks: at 5,060 mm it is the longest car here, yet its 570-litre boot is the smallest.

    Pros

    • 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s (520d)
    • 2,000 kg braked towing
    • Five-star Euro NCAP (2023)

    Cons

    • Smallest boot here despite 5,060 mm length

    Spec sheet: BMW 5 Series G60 530e 220 kW (299 PS)

    Full review: BMW 5 Series G60

  6. 6. Volkswagen ID.7 I

    Best electric estate

    Production years
    2023–present
    Body type
    Liftback, Station wagon
    Fuel
    Electric
    Power output
    210–250 kW (286–340 PS)

    The ID.7 Tourer is one of few electric estates with a full-size boot: 605 litres, or 1,714 litres folded. The Pro S has a 210 kW (286 PS) rear motor and an 86 kWh usable battery, rated at 688 km WLTP. ADAC lists 17.9 kWh/100 km on the WLTP motorway phase, and DC charging at up to 200 kW reaches 80 per cent in about 26 minutes. The battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km. The drawbacks: it weighs 2,235 kg, may tow only 1,000 kg and costs €60,295 in Germany.

    Pros

    • 688 km WLTP range
    • 605-litre boot
    • 200 kW DC charging

    Cons

    • 1,000 kg towing limit and 2,235 kg kerb weight

    Spec sheet: Volkswagen ID.7 I Pro 77 kWh 210 kW (286 PS)

    Full review: Volkswagen ID.7 I

How we chose

Selection. The list covers estate cars sold new in Europe in 2026 that have a published model page on 1cars and a current German list price. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer, Audi A6 Avant and Peugeot 308 SW could not be compared because a matching ADAC version page or a 1cars generation page was not available; the Škoda Superb has no 1cars model page yet.

Data sources. Dimensions, boot volumes, WLTP consumption, tank sizes, trailer loads, battery data, warranties and list prices come from the ADAC Autokatalog pages for the named versions, accessed in October 2026. Euro NCAP stars and test dates come from the same ADAC pages or from the 1cars catalogue. Prices are German list prices with the month the version went on sale; the cheapest version of a model can cost less than the one shown.

Ranking. The order is editorial and weighs space for the money first, then running costs, safety rating and towing ability. More detail is on the 1cars pages for the Škoda Octavia and the Volkswagen ID.7.

Frequently asked questions

Which estate car has the biggest boot?

In this list, the Volkswagen Passat Variant: 690 litres with five seats and 1,920 litres to the roof with the rear bench folded, according to ADAC. The Škoda Octavia Combi follows with 640 litres in a body 219 mm shorter.

Is an estate better than an SUV?

For luggage space per euro and per litre of fuel, often yes. The Octavia Combi offers 640 litres and uses 4.7 l/100 km WLTP with the 2.0 TDI. An SUV gives a higher seating position and more ground clearance, which some drivers value more.

Which estate is best for towing a caravan?

The Passat Variant 2.0 TDI 4MOTION, with a braked trailer load of 2,200 kg. The E 220 d Estate may tow 2,100 kg and the BMW 520d Touring 2,000 kg. The Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid is limited to 750 kg and the ID.7 Tourer to 1,000 kg.

Is there a good electric estate car?

The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S has a 605-litre boot, an 86 kWh usable battery and 688 km of WLTP range. At 200 kW DC it charges to 80 per cent in about 26 minutes, according to ADAC. Its battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km.

Which estate car uses the least fuel?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid, at 4.4 l/100 km WLTP combined. On the WLTP motorway phase the diesels are more frugal: the E 220 d Estate uses 4.8 l/100 km and the Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI 4.6 l/100 km, against 5.7 for the Corolla.

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