Cars with the biggest boots 2026: eight picks by class, in litres
If you carry a pushchair, a dog crate, sports kit or flat-pack furniture, boot space matters more than almost any other figure. This list picks the cars with the biggest boots in each class on sale new in Europe in 2026, from a small SUV to an electric people carrier. Every figure is the volume with the rear seats in use, as listed by ADAC, Germany's motoring club, or by English-language Wikipedia.
Raw litres favour long cars, so the table also divides boot volume by body length. That gives litres per metre, a quick way to see which cars use their size best. A Volkswagen Golf manages about 89 litres per metre, for comparison.
Quick picks
- Biggest boot overall: Volkswagen ID. Buzz – 1,121 litres behind the rear bench.
- Biggest boot for the money: Citroën Berlingo XL – 1,050 litres from €28,970.
- Biggest SUV boot: Škoda Kodiaq – 910 litres.
- Biggest estate boot: Volkswagen Passat Variant – 690 litres.
| Model (version) | Class | Boot, seats up | Seats folded | Length | Litres per metre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz (SWB) | Electric MPV | 1,121 l | – | 4,712 mm | 238 |
| Citroën Berlingo XL (Diesel 130) | MPV | 1,050 l | – | 4,753 mm | 221 |
| Škoda Kodiaq (1.5 TSI mHEV) | Mid-size SUV | 910 l | 2,105 l | 4,758 mm | 191 |
| Volkswagen Tayron (1.5 eTSI) | Large SUV | 885 l | 2,090 l | 4,792 mm | 185 |
| Volkswagen Passat Variant (1.5 eTSI) | Estate | 690 l | 1,920 l | 4,917 mm | 140 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (1.5 eTSI) | Compact SUV | 652 l | 1,650 l | 4,539 mm | 144 |
| Škoda Octavia (1.5 TSI) | Liftback | 600 l | 1,555 l | 4,698 mm | 128 |
| Hyundai Kona (1.6 GDI HEV) | Small SUV | 466 l | 1,300 l | 4,350 mm | 107 |
Litres per metre are our own calculation from the listed boot volume and length. Makers measure boots in different ways – some to the window line, some to the roof, some with a sliding rear bench pushed forward – so differences of a few per cent mean little. If you want estate space on a smaller budget, see our used diesel estate picks.
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1. Volkswagen ID. Buzz I
Biggest boot overall
- Production years
- 2022–present
- Body type
- Minivan / MPV, Van
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 125–250 kW (170–340 PS)
The production ID. Buzz debuted in March 2022 and is built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hanover. Behind the rear bench of the short-wheelbase five-seater there are 1,121 litres of cargo space, the most of any car in our catalogue. The long-wheelbase version is 4,962 mm long, seats up to seven and offers up to 2,469 litres with the seats folded. The short model's 77 kWh (usable) battery gives about 410 km of WLTP range. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2022. The drawback: the short version seats five; seven seats need the 4,962 mm long-wheelbase model.
Pros
- 1,121 litres behind the rear bench
- Up to 2,469 litres in the long version
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2022)
Cons
- Seven seats only in the long-wheelbase version
Spec sheet: Volkswagen ID. Buzz I Pro 77 kWh 150 kW (204 PS)
Full review: Volkswagen ID. Buzz I -
2. Citroen Berlingo K9
Biggest boot for the money
- Production years
- 2018–present
- Body type
- Minivan / MPV, Van
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Electric
- Power output
- 74–96 kW (101–131 PS)
The third Berlingo arrived in 2018 and was facelifted in 2024. In its long XL form it is 4,753 mm long on a 2,975 mm wheelbase, and ADAC lists 1,050 litres of luggage space with five seats. That is almost as much as the ID. Buzz for a German list price of €28,970 (2026) for the XL Diesel 130. ADAC also lists seven-seat versions. The drawbacks: the diesel needs 12.9 s to reach 100 km/h, and Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2018.
Full review: Citroen Berlingo K9Pros
- 1,050 litres in the XL
- Low price for the space
- Seven-seat versions available
Cons
- Four-star Euro NCAP (2018)
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3. Skoda Kodiaq II
Biggest SUV boot
- Production years
- 2023–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 110–195 kW (150–265 PS)
No conventional SUV in this list carries more than the second Kodiaq. ADAC lists 910 litres with five seats and 2,105 litres with the rear bench folded, from a body 4,758 mm long – 191 litres per metre. The 1.5 TSI mild hybrid costs from €42,990 in Germany and may tow 1,800 kg braked. With the optional third row in use, de.wikipedia gives 340 litres. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2024. The drawback: the plug-in hybrid gives up space for its battery, with 745 litres.
Pros
- 910 litres with five seats
- 2,105 litres with the seats folded
- Optional seven seats
Cons
- Plug-in hybrid boot shrinks to 745 litres
Spec sheet: Skoda Kodiaq II 1.5 TSI mHEV 110 kW (150 PS)
Full review: Skoda Kodiaq II -
4. Volkswagen Tayron I
Biggest large-SUV boot
- Production years
- 2024–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 110–200 kW (150–272 PS)
Volkswagen's long-wheelbase SUV, presented in October 2024, offers 885 litres with five seats and 2,090 litres with the rear bench folded. That is 25 litres less than the closely related Kodiaq, from a body 34 mm longer. Up to seven seats are available, and the seven-seat 4MOTION may tow up to 2,500 kg. The eHybrid versions have a 19.7 kWh battery and more than 100 km of electric range. The drawback: German list prices start at €47,470, about €4,500 above the Kodiaq for slightly less space.
Full review: Volkswagen Tayron IPros
- 885 litres with five seats
- Up to 2,500 kg towing (7-seat 4MOTION)
- Plug-in hybrid with over 100 km electric range
Cons
- Less space and higher price than the Kodiaq
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5. Volkswagen Passat B9
Biggest estate boot
- Production years
- 2023–present
- Body type
- Station wagon
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 110–150 kW (150–204 PS)
ADAC lists the ninth-generation Passat only as the Variant estate. ADAC lists 690 litres seats up and 1,920 litres with the rear bench folded, in a body 4,917 mm long. The 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 110 kW (150 PS) uses 5.4 l/100 km WLTP and starts at €41,665 in Germany. Diesels and two eHybrid plug-ins are also offered. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2024, and ADAC's breakdown rate for 2023 registrations is just 1.6 per 1,000 cars. The drawback: at nearly five metres long, it needs a big parking space.
Pros
- 690 litres seats up, 1,920 litres folded
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2024)
- Very low ADAC breakdown rate
Cons
- 4,917 mm long
Spec sheet: Volkswagen Passat B9 1.5 l eTSI 110 kW (150 PS)
Full review: Volkswagen Passat B9 -
6. Volkswagen Tiguan III
Biggest compact-SUV boot
- Production years
- 2024–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Power output
- 96–200 kW (131–272 PS)
The third Tiguan uses its length better than the Passat: 652 litres from a body 4,539 mm long, or 144 litres per metre. With the rear bench folded, ADAC lists 1,650 litres. The entry 1.5 eTSI with 96 kW (130 PS) costs from €38,250 in Germany and may tow 1,600 kg braked. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2024. The drawback: the eHybrid plug-in costs much more, from €51,510.
Pros
- 652 litres in a 4,539 mm body
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2024)
- 1,600 kg braked towing (1.5 eTSI)
Cons
- Plug-in hybrid version is expensive
Spec sheet: Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 l TDI 4Motion 142 kW (193 PS)
Full review: Volkswagen Tiguan III -
7. Skoda Octavia Mk4
Biggest hatchback boot
- 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)
Its liftback tailgate gives the fourth Octavia 600 litres seats up and 1,555 litres folded, far more than a conventional Golf-class hatchback. Its secret is length: at 4,698 mm, it is closer to a mid-size saloon. The 1.5 TSI with 85 kW (116 PS) is the cheapest car in this list at €27,790 in Germany. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2019. The drawback: ADAC lists the starter battery as a common breakdown cause for 2020–2023 cars.
Pros
- 600 litres seats up
- Lowest price in this list
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2019)
Cons
- Starter-battery breakdowns on 2020–2023 cars (ADAC)
Spec sheet: Skoda Octavia Mk4 1.0 l TSI (110 PS) 81 kW (110 PS)
Full review: Skoda Octavia Mk4 -
8. Hyundai Kona II (SX2)
Biggest small-SUV boot
- Production years
- 2023–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
The second Kona, revealed in December 2022, is 4,350 mm long and holds 466 litres in hybrid form, or 1,300 litres with the rear bench folded. That beats the Citroën C3 Aircross by 6 litres in a body 45 mm shorter. The 1.6 GDI hybrid with 102 kW (138 PS) uses 4.6 l/100 km WLTP and starts at €33,450 in Germany, and Hyundai's warranty runs for five years. The drawback: it may tow only 1,110 kg braked, so it is not the car for a heavy trailer.
Full review: Hyundai Kona II (SX2)Pros
- 466 litres in a 4,350 mm body
- 4.6 l/100 km WLTP (hybrid)
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- 1,110 kg braked towing limit
Data ranking: Biggest boot: cars — all 243 models in our catalog with a figure, ranked by the numbers.
How we chose
Selection. We took the boot volumes recorded in the 1cars catalogue for current models with a published model page, checked the leaders in each class against ADAC's figures for a specific version, and kept the biggest boot per class. The Tesla Model S and Infiniti QX50 were left out because their catalogue figures could not be matched to a checked current version; the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer because we found no manufacturer or ADAC boot figure. Popular estates such as the Škoda Superb are not in our catalogue yet.
Data sources. Boot volumes with seats up and folded, lengths and German list prices come from the ADAC Autokatalog pages for the named versions (accessed October 2026); ID. Buzz figures come from English-language Wikipedia. Euro NCAP stars and their test years come from the 1cars catalogue. Litres per metre are calculated by 1cars and rounded.
Ranking. The list is ordered by boot volume with the seats in use. That is the only ranking criterion; the text explains what each car is like to live with. Prices are German list prices with the year the version went on sale.
Which one to choose. For the most space per euro, choose the Berlingo XL; for a family car that still drives like a car, the Kodiaq or Passat Variant. Full specifications for every version are on the model pages, for example the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and the Citroën Berlingo.
Frequently asked questions
Which car has the biggest boot?
Of the cars in our catalogue, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 1,121 litres behind the rear bench of the short-wheelbase five-seater, according to Wikipedia. Among conventional SUVs, the Škoda Kodiaq leads with 910 litres.
Which estate car has the biggest boot?
In this list, the Volkswagen Passat Variant, with 690 litres seats up and 1,920 litres with the rear bench folded, as listed by ADAC for the 1.5 eTSI.
Which small SUV has the biggest boot?
The Hyundai Kona hybrid offers 466 litres, closely followed by the Citroën C3 Aircross at 460 litres. Both are under 4.4 metres long.
Why do boot sizes differ between sources?
Manufacturers measure to different heights (window line or roof), with or without underfloor compartments and with sliding rear seats in different positions. Compare figures from the same source and method, and measure the boot yourself if a specific item has to fit.
How much luggage fits in a boot of 600 litres?
As a rough guide, a 600-litre boot takes a full-size pushchair plus several large suitcases. The exact load depends more on the boot's shape, sill height and wheel-arch intrusion than on the volume figure.
