used hatchback with big dog friendly boot!

[smallzoo]

I've tried using parkers and other sites to try and search for a used hatchback ( or maybe small estate ) with a big boot but they only give overall volume of course and I need one which has the height and depth needed for 2 large dogs. A lot have good volume but sloping roof etc which is not suitable

I only want a petrol one, preferably under £3000. I would consider a 4x4/suv etc but as my kids will be sharing it I ideally wanted as small a car as possible due to parking etc

Any help if possible with such a broad question !

[Ussrcossack]

Citroen skin to it Nissan qaskhi

[Pieman68]

Hatchback wise in that price band:-

Mazda 3 are fairly flat backed
307/308

Estate
Megane
V40

[Ussrcossack]

Berlingo

[stevemcs]

You need an estate ... but a small one, try a Skoda Fabia estate or even a Clio

[SlowV6]

I feel a boxy estate or an MPV is most suitable.

Honda Accord petrol - the model that started in about 2003. You can get 2.0i or 2.4i

Honda CRV? 2.0i petrol or 2.2CDTi

Ford C-Max Mk1 or maybe a Focus estate mk2 (both from 2005). Avoid the 1.6TDCi.

Skoda Octavia.

[Challo]

With too large dogs I would go with a small estate vs a hatchback. Lower access to get in, and also there won’t be a load lip.

Look at something like a V50, Focus Estate or Astra Estate. All did petrols, should be plenty to choose from.

You could also look at a BMW E91, Audi A4 avant if you want premium

[ZX10R NIN]

Astra Estate SE:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108146...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110218...

Focus Zetec

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110038...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109187...

Kia Ceed LS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...

Hyundai i30

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110158...


If you can live with a bit bigger the Insignia:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110248...

Laguna2 Dynamique a very good option at this price point:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109207...

Mazda6 TS2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108156...

Saab 9-3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107134...

Avensis:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109237...

[anonymous-user]

If you are against an estate and prefer a big hatch what about a vauxhall signum or a fiat croma, neither are exciting but have big boots for hatchbacks

[smallzoo]

great advice so far thanks

[anonymous-user]

Honda Civic. Fit two large dogs in the back OR with the rear magic seats , two in the back seat area :-)

[smallzoo]

Iwantafusca said:

Honda Civic. Fit two large dogs in the back OR with the rear magic seats , two in the back seat area :-)

What sort of year/model are you talking about..thanks

[anonymous-user]

smallzoo said:

Iwantafusca said:

Honda Civic. Fit two large dogs in the back OR with the rear magic seats , two in the back seat area :-)

What sort of year/model are you talking about..thanks

2012-2017 , sorry just spied your budget , might be too low for one ?

[mike9009]

Nissan Note. Magic sliding seat makes quite a large boot area. Cheap as chips, easy to park and reliable. We have had ours for nine years and done almost 70k miles in it (90k in total) only needed a new battery last year... And that is the only 'issue' we have had, other than consumables and servicing.

My missus wants it to die, but it is a cockroach of a car. MOT next week, though.....

We have the diesel version with various options (satnav, part leather, parking sensors, etc) and they do decent petrol versions too.

[defblade]

Skoda Roomster?

Looks are challenging or funky depending, but I think it ticks most of your boxes.

[georgeyboy12345]

Surely the Skoda Roomster is the perfect answer to your question, seeing as it's basically a Fabia with a big boxy bit on the back?

1.4 16v
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...

[georgeyboy12345]

Here's some other stuff I like that might be good for you

Very low mileage Renault Modus
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110208...


Older shape Mercedes A150
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110178...


Or if you need more space, what about this Mercedes B170?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104271...


Honda FR-V 1.8 i-VTEC - always thought the 3 seats in the front were quite cool
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108065...


Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107205...

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smallzoo said:

I've tried using parkers and other sites to try and search for a used hatchback ( or maybe small estate ) with a big boot but they only give overall volume of course and I need one which has the height and depth needed for 2 large dogs. A lot have good volume but sloping roof etc which is not suitable

I only want a petrol one, preferably under £3000. I would consider a 4x4/suv etc but as my kids will be sharing it I ideally wanted as small a car as possible due to parking etc

Any help if possible with such a broad question !

Fill your boots. Pun intended

https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-a...

All conceivable car measurements.

[smallzoo]

Thanks for the boot dimensions tool

Tried it as an example with a MK4 golf but it didn't appear in the list

Is it only for newer cars ie post say 2008 ?

cheers

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2007 onwards, I believe.